Undisputed tremendous bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue and #1 IBF and #1 WBO Sam Goodman are closing in on a deal to fulfill on Christmas Eve on December twenty fourth in Tokyo, Japan.
Inoue (28-0, 25 KOs) might be satisfying a compulsory protection, combating the 25-year-old Goodman (19-0, 8 KOs). Like lots of Inoue’s fights, it’s not one which followers within the U.S are calling for, however he’s not taking many dangers along with his profession at this level. Inoue can combat anybody, and his loyal followers are wanting to see him.
Followers on social media are sad with this alternative of opponent for Naoya, as they really feel that Goodman is one other cherry-pick by the Japanese star. There are different fighters at 122 and 126 that the boxing public would favor to see Inoue combat.
Goodman is one other gentle puncher within the mould of previous Naoya opponents TJ Doheny and Paul Butler. Fighters want energy to have any probability of beating Inoue, and Goodman lacks that division.
The Australian Goodman has earned his #1 rating with the IBF and WBO by beating these fighters:
– Miguel Flores
– TJ Doheny
– Ra’eese Aleem
– Juan Miguel Elorde
– Richie Mepranum
– Chainoi Worawut
The tremendous bantamweight division is weak. So, it’s unsurprising that these wins have resulted in Goodman being vaulted to the highest of the IBF and WBO rankings. If there have been higher fighters within the weight class, it’s questionable whether or not Goodman would have ever made it to the #1 obligatory spot.
Inoue appears to be having fun with his keep at 122-lb, as he’s not proven a lot want to maneuver as much as 126 to compete with the fighters in that well-stocked weight class. That will be harmful for Inoue as a result of there are punchers there and fighters with measurement.
“Naoya Inoue and Sam Goodman are finalizing a deal for a Dec. 24 combat in Tokyo for Inoue’s undisputed junior featherweight championship. Inoue will fulfill one other obligatory title protection, this time on Xmas Eve. Goodman is extremely underrated with an thrilling type,” mentioned Mike Coppinger on X.
If Naoya wins this combat towards Goodman, he may face Junto Nakatani subsequent, supplied he beats his brother Takuma Inoue.
Final Up to date on 10/03/2024
