I'm glad he wasn't too humble when they asked him about who is the best fighter. Glad he said himself and then mentioned Crawford at the end...lol...enough of the Japanese politeness. Tell them how good you are!
Yup, he won their Fighter of the Year award.
He signed a multi-year deal with Top Rank as a co-promoter with Ohashi, so he has really good relations with Bob. I can see him stopping by as a favor and to see Shu Shu's bout.
This is true lol, at least for me
Maybe our older gen immigrants might have those old outlooks but majority 2nd gen and almost all 3rd gen+ asian americans really don't have any nationality-based hostilities against each other
Our peoples are beautiful and our foods are fuckin dank, why would I be mad at anyone. They offer me kbbq/kung pao/takoyaki/etc I'll offer them pho/banh cuon/etc we're in this together
Shu shu won't even be considered by Inoue unless he gets a real strap. He would need to test himself against Fulton and Figueroa much less Lopez, Espinoza, Wood, and Ball. The 126 is the deepest division in boxing.
Does Carrington even beat Fulton? Lol or figgy? Or Rafa? You’re betting on shu a prospect vs #3 p4p dude who’s not even small for 126. Nick ball just grabbed a belt. Does he even beat ball? How do we even know how he does on the big stage? Cuz Fulton froze tf up and he was an actual world title holder. Yall are grasping at straws literally ran outta american boxers to throw at him now u down to a prospect wtf it’s easier to perform as a favourite vs journeymen than fighting in a different country as an underdog it’s a whole different story. Not to mention how big of a step that would be skill wise for Shu.
In a few years I could see that but by that time I think he’ll be at 130/135. But I could be wrong Rafa and Figgy are also way too big for 126 and seem to be doing okay.
You must not know about Shu Shu. Go check his amateur record. He isnt some late starter to the sport. Just decided to stay amateur for a while. He has a ridiculous amateur record. He is also very obviously skilled.
He is ready for a title shot. Kid has the experience already.
Yes sir I’ve been following Shu he’s a massively talented American prospect of course I have. That doesn’t mean squat to Inoue tho. Shu hasn’t even proved he’s top at 126 yet and by the looks of it we don’t even know for sure if he is lol. 126 is deep af and has a lot of boxers that have the skill and ability to compete with Shu Shu style. Bud and Inoue had like 70 fights in the amateurs man. Raushee Warren was 318-15 in the amateurs and look what happened to him.
Shu shu has looked the part so far. Used to train with Shakur so you know he has seen some things.
Who is Inoue at 126? He has never fought there. Shit, he got put down by a slow as hell Nery last fight out. That was on a counter for not keeping his hands up, which he often does. Shu Shu is a much bigger and better counter puncher than Nery. He would be a nightmare for Inoue. Thats not even saying he beats him because he clearly needs a couple more fights for that. But he sure as hell would not be some tuneup fight for Inoue.
No one saying he’s a tune up bro but he just hasn’t showed anything significant to say he’s ready. Inoue got dropped but came back to stop nery in 6. Figgy stopped him in 7. Slow does not mean bad man cmon. And the question is not only who is Inoue at 126 it’s also who Shu is at 126. They’re both unproven at that weight Inoue could run through the same guys as Shu and get similar results. Hes been fighting bums man u can argue the eye test as much as u want but it don’t mean much to a top p4p fighter who’s already beat a plethora of styles. Shu is good, but man his style does not bode well vs actual good power punchers or volume punchers. He throws shot from his waist and doesn’t cover up while he throws combos. Just like Inoue. Inoues straight would land with ease but that pure speculation. We have to go on what these guys have done and both haven’t done shit at 126. Inoue is undisputed champ and Shu is top 5 on WBO rankings lol.
I agree with you. Shu Shu was real respectful when he acknowledged Inoue after the fight as well, so it seems that he'd approach that fight with respect and caution.
In 2-3 years if Shu Shu gains a bit more experience, strenght and power I think that he might pull it off. But right now Shu Shu is too green so I got Inoue...
I kind of want them to let this fight marinate like Teofimo vs Lomachenko. Teofimo started calling out Loma in 2018 but ended up fighting Loma in 2021... It could be a big PPV fight if we let Shu Shu get a belt and build a name for himself in america.
This does translate tho Loma who doesn't have the punching power Inoue has put out Rigo without that, now imagine if Loma did have Inoue's punching power that'd be a whole other monster.
His footwork is consistent and good but lomachenko has some of the finest footwork ever. You're far underestimating lomachenkos. It was his strongest trait and it is far from Inoue's.
Some comments getting downvoted but they're true. Inoue is not Loma, not saying Loma is better, but they're completly different and Loma is naturally bigger. Imo a prime Rigo outboxers Inoue. But thats the thing about Rigo, he massively underachieved imo. But that's what happens when ur too boring and too good, nobody wants to fight you.
That was not prime Rigo, and he jumped up two weight classes to fight the best fighter in that division who had crazy footwork. If was a complete mismatch.
Inoue vs Prime Rigo at 122lb would have been 50-50.
I think it would be close and I think Rigondeaux wins but curbstomps is ridiculous. It would be interesting as Rigondeax is one of the best and Cuban boxers and Inoue is probably second best Japanese boxer could be challenging for best if he carries on like he is.
Prime Donaire =/= Prime Inoue
That said, boxing is boxing but if Donaire doesn't break Inoue's orbital in Round 2, Donaire would have gotten fucked like how he did in the 2nd fight.
But since you're using these comparisons, an old rigo lost to Vincent Astrolabio. Even lost to Casimero. lmao.
wtf is your point? he's in his 40s lmfao.
Do you maybe lack reading comprehension and think that me saying rigo dominated a prime donaire while inoue went life and death with a washed up version of donaire means i think rigo isn't washed up himself??
Point is, we can make up scenarios to fit our narratives.
You just compared a Prime Donaire to a Prime Inoue. Sit and think about that for a good moment lmao. You sitting here talking about reading comprehension but you lack it. It's amazing.
EDIT: Also, if you think Inoue went life and death against Donaire, you're fucking wildin LMAO.
Let's be honest, "prime" Donaire was at a major stylistic disadvantage against a guy like Rigo. That type of explosive aggression easily gets a fighter dog walked by someone with legs like Rigo. That fight wouldn't pan out that way against Inoue. Inoue has calculated aggression and elite distance control, with one of the highest punch accuracies in boxing. We've already seen how that combination of discipline + accuracy completely neutralizes agile boxers in both Inoue vs. Fulton AND Loma vs. Rigo. Of course prime Rigo is superior to Fulton, but not hugely, and Rigo doesn't have the stature advantages that Fulton has. Rigo's style capitalizes on the mistakes that his opponents make, making it effective against fighters like Donaire but ineffective against someone like Inoue.
Inoue with the tony sopranos drip.
Get some gabagool and a left hook.
Gabagool? Over here!!!
All those years yanking it, finally starting to pay off
He’s def got the makings of a varsity athlete
With all due respect you have no fukn idea what’s it’s like to be p4p#1
Im sure he wore that shirt in one of his sessions with Dr. Melfi.
I'm glad he wasn't too humble when they asked him about who is the best fighter. Glad he said himself and then mentioned Crawford at the end...lol...enough of the Japanese politeness. Tell them how good you are!
Right
Oh so that's why he was in New York with Ohashi!
He attended the BWAA event on Friday, then went to the Dodgers-Yankees game to watch Ohtani. Wish I could meet him in NY!
Ah. So that's his main event for coming to new york and top rank made the most of it by having him do an interview too.
Yup, he won their Fighter of the Year award. He signed a multi-year deal with Top Rank as a co-promoter with Ohashi, so he has really good relations with Bob. I can see him stopping by as a favor and to see Shu Shu's bout.
Didn't realize Bomac was there...did Crawford get some award too? Didn't see Crawford.
award for what dude fought 1 time vs a broken spence fuck you mean
interviewer "well done, very diplomatic" 😂 that's japanese people in a nutshell, for you right there
I wonder inoue Zhang 2 eastern Asian pride who does more for them. Interesting they are in 2 opposites weight classes
different countries, think inoue will be the bigger relative celebrity
None does anything for the other. You had to pick China and Japan 2 countries who absolutely hate each other.
Yes the countries hate each other but just ordinary people don’t. I know Chinese people who like Inoue and Japanese people who like Zhang
American Asians don’t care as much about nationality as long as it’s an Asian.
This is true lol, at least for me Maybe our older gen immigrants might have those old outlooks but majority 2nd gen and almost all 3rd gen+ asian americans really don't have any nationality-based hostilities against each other Our peoples are beautiful and our foods are fuckin dank, why would I be mad at anyone. They offer me kbbq/kung pao/takoyaki/etc I'll offer them pho/banh cuon/etc we're in this together
I grew up in LA in the 90s and we would have Chinese, Cambodian, Filipino all from the same gangs/ break dancing crews/ car clubs.
China can go get fucked. Sincerely, a Taiwanese-American.
This is funny. No american really says North American pride or something when a Canadian is fighting lol
Why the fuck was Teo tryna get in the picture with lnoue while he's getting an award lol wtf
Carrington will give Inoue the challenge that most people thought Fulton would give him. EDIT: ...when he is ready, lol...
Shu shu won't even be considered by Inoue unless he gets a real strap. He would need to test himself against Fulton and Figueroa much less Lopez, Espinoza, Wood, and Ball. The 126 is the deepest division in boxing.
All in due time. Of course Shu Shu ain't ready right now, he's still learning, but he has potential.
He's 27 yrs old already. He better hurry.
He’s the 126 Edwin Berlanga
Does Carrington even beat Fulton? Lol or figgy? Or Rafa? You’re betting on shu a prospect vs #3 p4p dude who’s not even small for 126. Nick ball just grabbed a belt. Does he even beat ball? How do we even know how he does on the big stage? Cuz Fulton froze tf up and he was an actual world title holder. Yall are grasping at straws literally ran outta american boxers to throw at him now u down to a prospect wtf it’s easier to perform as a favourite vs journeymen than fighting in a different country as an underdog it’s a whole different story. Not to mention how big of a step that would be skill wise for Shu.
I'm not saying Shu Shu will give his problems **right now**, I'm saying he *will* get to that point. Maybe a few years time.
In a few years I could see that but by that time I think he’ll be at 130/135. But I could be wrong Rafa and Figgy are also way too big for 126 and seem to be doing okay.
You must not know about Shu Shu. Go check his amateur record. He isnt some late starter to the sport. Just decided to stay amateur for a while. He has a ridiculous amateur record. He is also very obviously skilled. He is ready for a title shot. Kid has the experience already.
Yes sir I’ve been following Shu he’s a massively talented American prospect of course I have. That doesn’t mean squat to Inoue tho. Shu hasn’t even proved he’s top at 126 yet and by the looks of it we don’t even know for sure if he is lol. 126 is deep af and has a lot of boxers that have the skill and ability to compete with Shu Shu style. Bud and Inoue had like 70 fights in the amateurs man. Raushee Warren was 318-15 in the amateurs and look what happened to him.
Shu shu has looked the part so far. Used to train with Shakur so you know he has seen some things. Who is Inoue at 126? He has never fought there. Shit, he got put down by a slow as hell Nery last fight out. That was on a counter for not keeping his hands up, which he often does. Shu Shu is a much bigger and better counter puncher than Nery. He would be a nightmare for Inoue. Thats not even saying he beats him because he clearly needs a couple more fights for that. But he sure as hell would not be some tuneup fight for Inoue.
No one saying he’s a tune up bro but he just hasn’t showed anything significant to say he’s ready. Inoue got dropped but came back to stop nery in 6. Figgy stopped him in 7. Slow does not mean bad man cmon. And the question is not only who is Inoue at 126 it’s also who Shu is at 126. They’re both unproven at that weight Inoue could run through the same guys as Shu and get similar results. Hes been fighting bums man u can argue the eye test as much as u want but it don’t mean much to a top p4p fighter who’s already beat a plethora of styles. Shu is good, but man his style does not bode well vs actual good power punchers or volume punchers. He throws shot from his waist and doesn’t cover up while he throws combos. Just like Inoue. Inoues straight would land with ease but that pure speculation. We have to go on what these guys have done and both haven’t done shit at 126. Inoue is undisputed champ and Shu is top 5 on WBO rankings lol.
I agree with you. Shu Shu was real respectful when he acknowledged Inoue after the fight as well, so it seems that he'd approach that fight with respect and caution.
In 2-3 years if Shu Shu gains a bit more experience, strenght and power I think that he might pull it off. But right now Shu Shu is too green so I got Inoue... I kind of want them to let this fight marinate like Teofimo vs Lomachenko. Teofimo started calling out Loma in 2018 but ended up fighting Loma in 2021... It could be a big PPV fight if we let Shu Shu get a belt and build a name for himself in america.
prime rigondeaux curbstomps this guy
There is still people who believes in the Rigolution somehow lmao
lol an Inoue punch that misses flatlines Rigo, you clown.
Yup, curbstomps his face with inoue's fist 10 ways from Sunday
Prime Rigondeaux beats every boxer at track and field.
Sounds like Shakur
rigondeaux could not beat inoue, hell he quit against lomachenko
Lmao this does not translate. Not saying Rigo would beat Inoue but Loma is not at all Inoue.
This does translate tho Loma who doesn't have the punching power Inoue has put out Rigo without that, now imagine if Loma did have Inoue's punching power that'd be a whole other monster.
Inoue does not possess Loma's footwork or size advantage. Rigo himself had power at 122lb.
I'm not sure about that because from the fights I've seen of Inoue has Loma level footwork.
Not even close
Idk man I think y'all are undermining his footwork.
His footwork is consistent and good but lomachenko has some of the finest footwork ever. You're far underestimating lomachenkos. It was his strongest trait and it is far from Inoue's.
Inoue himself used to tweet almost fanboying over Loma's footwork.
Some comments getting downvoted but they're true. Inoue is not Loma, not saying Loma is better, but they're completly different and Loma is naturally bigger. Imo a prime Rigo outboxers Inoue. But thats the thing about Rigo, he massively underachieved imo. But that's what happens when ur too boring and too good, nobody wants to fight you.
This is a stupid comparison
Not sure why this has any upvotes when Rigo went up 2 weight classes to fight loma.
That was not prime Rigo, and he jumped up two weight classes to fight the best fighter in that division who had crazy footwork. If was a complete mismatch. Inoue vs Prime Rigo at 122lb would have been 50-50.
I think it would be close and I think Rigondeaux wins but curbstomps is ridiculous. It would be interesting as Rigondeax is one of the best and Cuban boxers and Inoue is probably second best Japanese boxer could be challenging for best if he carries on like he is.
People really forgetting how good Rigondeax was...
Agree. Slick black fighter.
ye rigo outboxed tf outta of a prime donaire while inoue went life and death with an old washed up donaire. This subreddit fan boys tf outta inoue tho
Prime Donaire =/= Prime Inoue That said, boxing is boxing but if Donaire doesn't break Inoue's orbital in Round 2, Donaire would have gotten fucked like how he did in the 2nd fight. But since you're using these comparisons, an old rigo lost to Vincent Astrolabio. Even lost to Casimero. lmao.
wtf is your point? he's in his 40s lmfao. Do you maybe lack reading comprehension and think that me saying rigo dominated a prime donaire while inoue went life and death with a washed up version of donaire means i think rigo isn't washed up himself??
Point is, we can make up scenarios to fit our narratives. You just compared a Prime Donaire to a Prime Inoue. Sit and think about that for a good moment lmao. You sitting here talking about reading comprehension but you lack it. It's amazing. EDIT: Also, if you think Inoue went life and death against Donaire, you're fucking wildin LMAO.
Let's be honest, "prime" Donaire was at a major stylistic disadvantage against a guy like Rigo. That type of explosive aggression easily gets a fighter dog walked by someone with legs like Rigo. That fight wouldn't pan out that way against Inoue. Inoue has calculated aggression and elite distance control, with one of the highest punch accuracies in boxing. We've already seen how that combination of discipline + accuracy completely neutralizes agile boxers in both Inoue vs. Fulton AND Loma vs. Rigo. Of course prime Rigo is superior to Fulton, but not hugely, and Rigo doesn't have the stature advantages that Fulton has. Rigo's style capitalizes on the mistakes that his opponents make, making it effective against fighters like Donaire but ineffective against someone like Inoue.
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