Inoue ‘in better shape’ vs Goodman as fight moved to January 24
Naoya Inoue is “in better shape” against as their highly anticipated title match against Sam Goodman has been moved to January 24.
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INOUE ‘IN BETTER SHAPE’ AFTER DECEMBER FIGHT AGAINST GOODMAN POSTPONED
Inoue is “in better shape” more than even after his December fight against Goodman (19-0, 8 KOs) was postponed.
Furthermore, the Japanese boxing superstar also known as “Monster” felt his conditioning improved after his December 24 bout was moved 10 days before the fight.
Moreover, Inoue (28-0, 25 KOs) did not slow down in his training despite the postponement and the holiday season.
“I’m in the best shape now. The postponement by a month has helped me get my feel and focus right,” Inoue said on Wednesday.
“I was surprised because it was only 10 days before the fight,” he added.
‘MONSTER’ ADMITS GOODMAN INJURY COULD BE ‘KEY’ TO HIS VICTORY
Moreover, “Monster” admits it’s natural for him, like other fighters, to possibly take advantage of anything that’s bothering Goodman.
Furthermore, Goodman was forced to move the fight after he sustained a cut above his left eye during a sparring session last month.
The Japanese fighter described it as “natural” for fighters like him to exploit any of his opponent’s weakess to ensure defending his undisputed super bantamweight titles.
“It’s a fight, so it’s natural to do that (taking advantage of opponent’s injury),” the “Monster” said.
“That’s a big weak point for him (Goodman) and can be my key to victory,” he added.
ARUM’S PLAN FOR INOUE STILL SET DESPITE POSTPONEMENT; NAKATANI EYED
Furthermore, Bob Arum’s plan for Inoue is still despite the postponement of the Goodman fight.
Moreover, the Top Rank promoter wants “Monster” – should he hurlde Goodman – return to Las Vegas to face Mexican Alan David Picasso in April.
Once Inoue drops Picasso, Arum is looking at a marquee all-Japanese matchup between his ward and rising IBF bantamweight king Junto Nakatani later this year.
Should Inoue and Nakatani eventually cross paths for a title fight, Arum wants the showdown staged at the Tokyo Dome.
The Top Rank promoter described an Inoue-Nakatani title fight in Tokyo “the biggest fight in the history of Japan.”
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