Naoya Inoue accepts subsequent struggle

The undisputed tremendous bantamweight champion, Naoya Inoue, has stirred nice pleasure amongst boxing followers by discussing his upcoming struggle. Throughout an occasion in Tokyo on October 21, Inoue, generally known as “The Monster,” acknowledged the need of a younger boxer to face him.

Concerning the potential struggle, Inoue commented, “There’s a younger fighter who needs to be number one within the Pound-for-Pound rankings. We simply have to attend for him to rise.” On this manner, Inoue referred to Junto Nakatani, the present WBC bantamweight world champion, leaving open the opportunity of a future bout between them.

“If boxing followers are asking for it a lot, I feel I can point out it too,” Inoue added.

Likewise, Nakatani’s power hasn’t gone unnoticed by Inoue, who praised the bantamweight world champion after his struggle on October 14. “He’s sturdy, that’s why I’m ,” Inoue stated, acknowledging his compatriot’s expertise.

It’s necessary to notice that the struggle between Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani has not been confirmed but.

Nevertheless, Naoya Inoue’s current statements have induced fairly a stir. Nakatani, who efficiently defended his title for the second time on October 14, at present ranks ninth in The Ring’s Pound-for-Pound rankings, whereas Inoue holds second place. Inoue praised his compatriot after his newest struggle, saying, “He’s sturdy, that’s why I’m .”

Prime Rank CEO Bob Arum talked about in August his curiosity in organizing the struggle for subsequent yr. Nevertheless, Nakatani acknowledged that he nonetheless has different commitments earlier than dealing with Inoue. In the meantime, Inoue is scheduled to struggle in December in opposition to Sam Goodman, the #1 ranked contender by the WBO and IBF. On the identical time, former WBA champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev has expressed curiosity in dealing with Inoue within the close to future.