Former World Heavyweight Champion Naoya Inoue vs. Fulton,” predicted by a hometown former world heavyweight champion who knows the champion well.

Comparing the last few fights between Inoue and Fulton, the former world heavyweight champion said.

‘Skill and mentality make the difference between winning and losing. Inouye can knock you down with any punch, left or right, and he’s won all 24 of his fights, 19 of them world title fights? He’s knocked out all but three of them. That means he knows how to KO. For Inouye, Fulton will be bigger than his previous opponents. But I think he’ll be able to handle him with his quick steps. Anyway, he is unstoppable. Not only in the ring, but also in his life as a boxer. That’s the big attraction.

He counters well, and I think he’s going to try to match Fulton’s right hand with a left body shot or something like that. He’s strong and aggressive, so I’m looking forward to seeing where he can unleash his power. Plus, he will have the support of his home country on his side this time. A match in your home country gives you an immense advantage.

On the other hand, he said of his hometown juniors: “Fulton has also won all 21 of his matches.

Fulton, too, has won all 21 of his fights with eight KOs, but he has three world title fights with major organizations. But he has three world title fights with major organizations and five world fights with minor titles. He may be more accustomed than Inouye to long 12-round bouts, but…. Fulton is not as flashy as Inouye, but he is the type of fighter who can drag you into his pace in a clumsy but steady manner. Frankly, he doesn’t get nearly as much attention as the previous world champions that have come out of Philly. He has issues in attack and in defense. Inouye is probably the better boxer in terms of boxing IQ and quality.

However, Fulton must be very determined to go into enemy territory this time. My best bout was against Frank Bruno in London on July 19, 1986 (11 KOs), my first defense after winning the WBA title. Bruno was a popular fighter in his native England, so the Wembley Stadium was a full house, with several Union Jacks swinging. It took a lot of ‘determination’ to go up against a guy who was all around you, all enemies. So that’s what Fulton has. He will face Inouye in unprecedented condition. If he’s going to win, it’s going to be a lot about mentality.

Witherspoon chose his words carefully, and did not give a clear prediction of the winner. He asked me a question to the contrary.

Is it hot in Japan in the summer?”

When I told him that it has been crazy hot for the past few years, he said.

‘Maybe we’re doomed if we’re used to that kind of climate. Well, I’ll look forward to seeing it. Five days after the Fulton/Inouye fight, there is a welterweight title match between four united organizations. Right now, the whole U.S. is interested in the four welterweight title fights. I hope the fight will be even more exciting than that.

What kind of fight will both men put on at the Ariake Arena on July 25? Witherspoon’s words conveyed nuances in favor of Naoya Inoue. Will Japan’s promising star show further progress?