Quote from: Japinat on Today at 03:19:43 AM

Not the most thrilling matchup, considering how dominant Inoue is in this division. But since it's happening, I guess we’ve got no choice but to talk about it. This is yet another title defense for Inoue, with Goodman stepping in as a likely mandatory challenger. Goodman’s unbeaten, but he doesn’t pack much power, only 8 KOs in 19 wins. I haven’t watched his highlights yet, but if he’s anything like other Aussie boxers I’ve seen, he’s probably a slugger. If he's not careful, this fight could end early, with Inoue scoring a KO.

Maybe Inoue’s trying to beat Casimero’s first-round TKO. Let’s see how it goes. Cheesy

https://www.boxingnews24.com/2024/10/naoya-inoue-vs-sam-goodman-being-finalized-for-december-24th/

I admit it wasn't the most exciting pairing. Especially considering Inoue's superiority in the division. But it still made for some exciting moments. Goodman's record shows he's undefeated. This means that he has the courage to take a stand. But if there is not much power in punching He'll have to rely on Inoue's box delivery, which has long been a guarantee for someone as quick and accurate as The Monster.

I expect Goodman to take a cautious approach. Using movement and defense to survive the early matches. But only if he couldn't find a way to hurt Inoue or put him in danger. It might not take Inoue long to figure this out. Inoue's versatility makes him very dangerous. And when he smelled blood, he accepted the knockout. I wouldn't be surprised if Inoue finished him off quickly. But what if Goodman can drag the fight into the latter round? will show his flexibility more Either way It's another opportunity to see what Inoue is capable of on the field. Even if it's only one side.

Quote from: Maslate on Today at 05:18:21 AM

This might be one of those two fights that Inoue's camp mentioned he’d need to take before moving up to a higher division. Well, I guess we just gotta watch and hope it's at least entertaining. Can’t deny that a lot of people are frustrated as they’re dying to see him go up against Casimero. But even after Casimero’s recent win, he still didn't get that mandatory challenger spot.

I was about to suggest making a poll for this fight, but then I realized --who's gonna vote for Goodman here, right? Grin

Haha, yeah, I don’t think Goodman would get too many votes in that poll! It does feel like this fight is more of a formality before Inoue moves on to bigger challenges. I get the frustration too everyone’s eager for that Casimero fight, and it’s hard to see why it’s still not happening, especially with Casimero back in the mix after his win. That being said, Goodman is undefeated, and even he is the underdog here. But sometimes unexpected matches surprise us. Although unlikely But there is always the chance that we see something interesting. Although it's hard to imagine Inoue not having the upper hand. Hopefully it will be a fun battle. Even if the outcome is inevitable.