Although the good news is that after this fight, he might go to the US as per Bob Arum because they said that Inoue will be jumping up in weight class. And most of the champions at 126 lbs are US base so it's only right that he will go and fight in the US moving forward.
I really hope that news has some substance because, honestly, I’ve been hearing rumors too, that Inoue isn’t done yet and plans to keep defending his title after this fight. The longer he stays in this division, the more his popularity risks taking a hit. It’s like he’s holding back the hype by not challenging himself against boxers who have a shot at beating him, real champions. Dominant wins are great, but if there’s no real competition, it starts to lose its spark.
Yeah, it’s all just speculation for now as there’s no official word from Bob Arum about Inoue moving up. But honestly, even if they make an announcement, they can always backtrack if they feel Inoue isn’t ready yet or just want to play it safe. This fight isn’t exactly what fans were hoping for, especially with so many better opponents available. But it’s the choice they made, so we’re stuck watching it.
Honestly, I doubt anyone here is rooting for Goodman to win. The betting odds say it all: the chances of an upset are ridiculously slim. It feels more like a formality than an actual challenge for Inoue.