Inoue to make bold invasion in 122lb division towards Fulton
By Joe Koizumi
Photographs by Naoki Fukuda
Time will come quickly. “The Monster” Naoya Inoue (24-0, 21 KOs), Japan, can have an bold shot on the WBC, WBO 122-pound belts towards additionally unbeaten Stephen Fulton (21-0, 8 KOs), US, on the Yokohama Area in Yokohama, Japan, on Could 7. Naoya, previously undisputed bantam four-belt kingpin, will intention for his fourth division championship after he utterly renounced all of the 118-pound belts final month so as to have a crack towards the ringwise Fulton. It was introduced by Ohashi Promotions right now (Tuesday) in Tokyo. Inoue, 29, confidently mentioned, “I’m completely happy to have this occasion finally introduced publicly. It’s a problem to myself that I’ll invade into the super-bantam class and make myself in a tip-top situation. It really motivates me that I’ll welcome the massive struggle at my first struggle after shifting as much as the 122-pound class.”
Inoue described his goal Fulton, saying, “He’s a taller boxer with a extra advantageous attain. It is perhaps onerous to complete him, however I’d like to pay attention to be victorious, I imagine I’m extra highly effective and sooner than Fulton. I don’t know at this second what sport plan I’ll take towards Fulton.
Naoya moved as much as 115 from 108 in 2014, once more shifts to 122 this yr. He mentioned, “I beforehand confirmed a great efficiency within the first bout after shifting as much as the brand new division. Shifting as much as 122 would possibly—its motivation—will produce an ideal energy in me. I’ll look ahead to myself. My motivation is highest ever in my profession.”
Stephen Fulton, additionally 29, appeared on a video, saying, “I didn’t wish to be considered an escaping canine towards Inoue. Every will climb as much as the ring by getting ready every struggle plan. I imagine I’ll be victorious towards whoever my opponent could also be. Please anticipate a incredible present.”
Fulton is about two inches taller than Inoue, however he isn’t a hard-puncher like Inoue however is dependent upon his pace and abilities. It will likely be proven by NTT Docomo’s new streaming service named “Lemino” in Japan whereas will probably be streaming stay on ESPN+ in US.
Promoter: Ohashi Promotions.
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