Comments Thread For: The Monster Ices Cool Boy: Afterthoughts

[Rockenator]

I have to disagree about Inoue being bigger than Fulton. When they were getting instructions from the ref I was surprised by how much bigger Fulton looked. Maybe it's just me but that's what I saw.

Yep, that's what it looked like to me. But once Inoue started punching and landing some power body shots, the air went out of Fulton quick. One thing you can't see on your TV as they were standing there getting instructions - - and that's the intensity, purpose, focus and power that Naoya has. A lot bigger fight in that, supposedly, smaller dog, so to speak.

[Hunter2015]

I can see The Monster going up to maybe, maybe 130lbs., hopefully higher than that so we can get The Monster vs Tank,which imo The Monster knocks Tank out also,Inoue imo is better than Pacman in his prime,he is the total package

[ShoulderRoll]

I actually think that Fulton should move up to try and get a belt before Inoue gets there, so that he can get another shot at him at a weight that is more comfortable for him to make. I just watched the fight last night, and Stephen didn't fight in any way like he normally does. He was tentative from the start to the end, and refused to let his hands go even at a comfortable distance with the longer reach. I understand being defensively responsible, but there's a chance that you have to take to earn the opponent's and judges' respect.

Maybe now, after seeing and feeling what he's up against, he will be better prepared not to let Inoue control the distance, pace, and be more aggressive with his game plan. The one thing he can't do, is sit and wait on the Monster to get careless, because even if he hits him with a counter shot, Inoue is going to continue to throw combinations until he gets his lick back. At 126, Fulton should have more confidence to actually fight, instead of just reacting and being cautious. Congratulations to Inoue, he showed the heart and courage of a champion, and fought HIS fight, and refused to see it go any other way.

Fulton got destroyed.

There will be zero interest in seeing them run it back anytime soon.

[JohnJordan]

I woke up early to watch the fight, glad I did! It probably isn't in the cards but a Monster v Tank fight would be amazing.

[the secret]

In a performance that was reminiscent of Floyd Mayweather-Diego Corrales or Roy Jones-James Toney

That is reaching way too much!

[11Combos]

you have the nerve to compare a Fraud Mayweather to a great & HONEST fighter like Inoue? The Corrales was one of the FEW & EARLY fights where Floyd actually stepped up... besides his loss to Castillo

[JakeTheBoxer]

Fulton should stay where he is. Inoue will move up and vacate after he beats that the other guy at 122. Fulton still can pic vacant belt.

[Poopdick]

I disagree. He fought plenty of talented fighters before, it was moreso the unknown of the amount of power and whether he was willing to risk taking it, versus employing his own offense regardless. Inoue was willing to take the risk in order to fight HIS fight no matter what. Fulton, obviously, was not.

he wasn't because he got it all taken away lol. Fulton is real good. but he got treated like a son to Inoue

[Knuckle sandwich]

he wasn't because he got it all taken away lol. Fulton is real good. but he got treated like a son to Inoue

Fulton took his beating like a man

[Rebelrbg]

I can see The Monster going up to maybe, maybe 130lbs., hopefully higher than that so we can get The Monster vs Tank,which imo The Monster knocks Tank out also,Inoue imo is better than Pacman in his prime,he is the total package

Lol, cut it out. Tank demolishes Inoue with ease. Tank has unreal power and athleticism, to go along with a high ring IQ and great chin. For as great as the Monster is, he gets hit flush quite a bit. One punch like that from Tank and its naptime.