Inoue's management team should realize that the US market is the place to establish his legacy. If he allows Arum to run the full course of his career, I'm sure he can give him legacy fights. There are great names in the featherweight and the lightweight division; he should move forward just like Pacquiao did. He is being compared to Pacquiao when, in fact, the only future Hall of Famer that he fought and beat is an aging Donaire.
Japan has been great for Inoue's career, but he needs to move forward, and the US is the best place to be.
Can't agree with you more on this. Money-wise, there's no need to fight outside of Japan as the he earned is more or less the same but with regards to popularity, fighting in Las Vegas could make Inoue a more popular boxer. It's just unfortunate for Inoue in this 122-lb division that there is not much resistance for him, i mean there are no popular names that he could beat unlike Manny Pacquaio where he beat the likes of Barrera, Morales, Hatton, Marquez, etc. I think it is time for Bob Arum to take charge and not give Inoue an opponent who is only popular in Japan.