By: Sean Crose
It is now unattainable to disclaim that Naoya Inoue sits atop the imposing mountain of boxing. On Tuesday morning (American time), the fighter often known as “The Monster” dominated after which stopped the extraordinarily expert Stephen Fulton in entrance of a thrilled crowd at Japan’s Ariake Arena. It was nothing wanting an excellent efficiency, one which has now made Inoue a 4 division world champion, as Fulton’s WBC and WBO tremendous bantamweight titles now belong to him. The battle, which was broadcast reside in America courtesy ESPN, was spectacular if not one sided.
The first was shut and quick paced, with Inoe touchdown now and again. The second noticed Inoue dominate by making use of strain and touchdown on Fulton. American Fulton employed some efficient aggression within the third, however didn’t throw sufficient to take the spherical. Inoue dominated the fourth, as blood appeared on Fulton’s face. With that being stated, Fulton had a robust fifth, lastly touchdown on Inoue and utilizing strong footwork. He continued to battle nicely within the sixth, although Inoue’s quick fists have been capable of finding their dwelling.
Fulton had an excellent seventh – till Inoue as soon as once more began to land within the later a part of the spherical. Things got here to a crashing halt within the eighth. First, Inoue put Fulton down in sudden and dramatic style. After Fulton gamely obtained to his ft, Inoue went in for the kill, firing away till the referee stepped in and stopped the battle. Fulton subsequently collapsed to the canvas within the nook whereas Inoue savored a crowning achievement. All questions had been answered.
