It might be the hardcore helmet in me, but I do think we all talk too much about Inoue’s power, and not enough about his wonderful boxing ability - his distance judging and angles are the sort of thing that can’t be taught, and the way he picks his shots to unleash that power is elite.
Even if this is the point that The Monster’s power doesn’t translate up a weight class at the top level, he can still win on points- which is what I expect his to do. Fulton is a world class fighter who I’d pick over 99% of fighters, but Inoue is generational.
If Fulton does pull it off, it will be an incredible achievement and no one should attempt to belittle it (moaning about the weight or the reach advantages)
That's really good analysis, can't fault it at all. Ideally, I'd have done a bit more in depth discussion about his jab, footwork and other intangible assets but time ran away with me this week. You're correct, I can see him using those skills to full effect on Tuesday.
Fulton buzzed in both the Figueroa and Leo fights, tough and skilled but won't have enough to keep Inoue off him. Either he goes super negative or he stands in front of Inoue and gets blitzed
Fulton is good enough to pinch a round or two and stop Inoue in his tracks but he can be a bit non-committal with the 1-2 which Inoue will sense and start to walk him down. I'm going body shot round 6
Nice summary as always.
It might be the hardcore helmet in me, but I do think we all talk too much about Inoue’s power, and not enough about his wonderful boxing ability - his distance judging and angles are the sort of thing that can’t be taught, and the way he picks his shots to unleash that power is elite.
Even if this is the point that The Monster’s power doesn’t translate up a weight class at the top level, he can still win on points- which is what I expect his to do. Fulton is a world class fighter who I’d pick over 99% of fighters, but Inoue is generational.
If Fulton does pull it off, it will be an incredible achievement and no one should attempt to belittle it (moaning about the weight or the reach advantages)
That's really good analysis, can't fault it at all. Ideally, I'd have done a bit more in depth discussion about his jab, footwork and other intangible assets but time ran away with me this week. You're correct, I can see him using those skills to full effect on Tuesday.
Fulton buzzed in both the Figueroa and Leo fights, tough and skilled but won't have enough to keep Inoue off him. Either he goes super negative or he stands in front of Inoue and gets blitzed
Good call. He might go super negative if it's not going well. Think the first six he'll be competitive but next 6 (if it goes that far) be difficult.
Fulton is good enough to pinch a round or two and stop Inoue in his tracks but he can be a bit non-committal with the 1-2 which Inoue will sense and start to walk him down. I'm going body shot round 6