Eddie Hearn, a prominent figure in the boxing world and promoter, has ignited a fiery debate regarding the reigning super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue. In a recent interview, Hearn vocally criticized Inoue, claiming that instead of embracing the challenges of boxing, he has opted for safer, less demanding routes. This piece explores the implications of
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The excitement is palpable as Naoya “Monster” Inoue and challenger Ye Joon Kim successfully made weight for their highly anticipated bout on January 24th. This clash marks an important chapter in Inoue’s illustrious career, as he looks to defend his IBF, WBC, and WBO super bantamweight titles against Kim. The fighters weighed in at 121.8
When it comes to the world of boxing, the debate over who deserves the title of the greatest is as heated as the matches themselves. Recently, Bob Arum, a significant player in boxing’s promotion, has stirred the pot by suggesting that Naoya Inoue’s career is even more legendary than that of Manny Pacquiao. This assertion
The boxing world was buzzing with anticipation for the highly touted match between Naoya Inoue and Sam Goodman—a bout that now feels like a missed opportunity. Goodman was forced to withdraw due to an unfortunate eye injury, which seemingly threw a wrench into the plans for a December 24th encounter with the unified super-bantamweight champion.