Recent off his newest knockout win, Japanese expertise Naoya Inoue appeared to have his subsequent opponent lined up though it could possibly be about to vary because the proposed man within the reverse nook is taking a troublesome interim bout.
That man is Sam Goodman, the obligatory challenger for the undisputed tremendous bantamweight title held by Inoue, however he has determined to threat that place and a possible $1 million payday by taking a battle in July earlier than one with Inoue later within the yr in a choice that’s much like that of current strikes made by Tim Tszyu.
Goodman believes this transfer may result in the most important upset in Australian boxing historical past because the undefeated 25-year-old introduced his subsequent battle in opposition to Chainoi Worawut on the Wollongong Leisure Centre on July 10.
This resolution is pivotal for the Albion Park native, who has been the obligatory contender for Inoue (27-0) for a number of months and even confronted the champion within the ring after Inoue’s newest victory at a packed Tokyo Dome.
Ought to Goodman face Inoue in both Japan or Saudi Arabia, he stands to earn a $1 million purse, with the potential for a fair bigger rematch payday if he wins.
Prime Rank CEO Bob Arum revealed to Fox Sports activities Australia that Inoue and Goodman will certainly battle this yr, though Inoue may take one other battle in September earlier than a December bout.
Goodman’s camp prefers the December battle and desires Goodman to battle as soon as extra in July earlier than focusing solely on the undisputed champion.
Chatting with Fox Sports activities, Arum expanded on the plan.
“The plan is for Inoue to battle once more in Japan this September. After which relying on how all the things breaks down from there, he would battle once more on the finish of the yr, perhaps in Riyadh.
“And each Sam Goodman and the Irish child (Doheny) are nice opponents. I had the chance to have a quick dialog with Sam this week in Tokyo and was very impressed with him and his manner. So whether or not he fights Inoue in September or December, I don’t know, “However he definitely will probably be combating Inoue this yr.”
It’s an enormous threat for Goodman, however ought to it come off he may effectively be sitting fairly atop his division.
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