
In Tokyo, Naoya Inoue seized a decisive victory over Stephen Fulton of the United States, dethroning him as the WBC and WBO super bantamweight champion with an eighth-round technical knockout.
Inoue, known to boxing fans worldwide as "The Monster," has set his sights on an ambitious goal and he took a major step forward on Tuesday, July 25 at Ariake Arena. He intends to become the world's first boxer to hold four championship belts in two weight divisions, a feat he took a major step toward following his bantamweight sweep in December 2022.
The referee intervened in the eighth round, stopping the bout at 1 minute and 14 seconds when Inoue sent Fulton to the canvas for the second time with a powerful combination of punches. This victory marked Inoue's first fight as a title challenger in five years, solidifying his position as a force to be reckoned with in the boxing world.
On Twitter, we look at how the boxing world has reacted to Inoue's emphatic performance.
Naoya Inoue is a once in a multi-generational talent. The best pound for pound fighter in the world. pic.twitter.com/DUjrUmU5wx
— Bob Arum (@BobArum) July 25, 2023
Inoue has great speed and lots of power behind his punches. He’s a special fighter! #InoueFulton
— Manny Pacquiao (@MannyPacquiao) July 25, 2023
I watched Naoya Inoue for the first time around 2016/2017. This man was already a top tier boxer, making veterans look like rookies in the ring. Since then, he has grown levels ahead of all the competition. One of a kind fighter. #InoueFulton pic.twitter.com/8jjyDzhAU5
— Cerebral Vigilante (@Delisketo) July 25, 2023
When my son gets home from Nursery, I’m going to sit him down and make him study Inoue.
— Leon Wills (@LeonWills101) July 25, 2023
4 Division Champion
25-0#InoueFulton
Speed, accuracy, shot selection, range control, power and he’s ruthless.
— Adam Catterall (@AdamCatterall) July 25, 2023
Naoya Inoue took Stephen Fulton to swim class and drowned him.#InoueFulton
📋 Naoya Inoue at age 30:
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) July 25, 2023
👑 WBC Light-Flyweight
👑 WBO Super-Flyweight
👑 WBA Bantamweight
👑 WBC Bantamweight
👑 IBF Bantamweight
👑 WBO Bantamweight
👑 Ring Bantamweight
👑 WBC Super-Bantamweight
👑 WBO Super-Bantamweight pic.twitter.com/keknre8Waq
Inoue stops Fulton in the 8th! What a freaking performance. Four division champ. THAT WAS A MASTERCLASS.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 25, 2023
Wow. Holy smokes.
Anyone still doubt? The best fighter in the world lives in Japan.
— Daisuke Sugiura 杉浦大介 (@daisukesugiura) July 25, 2023
Is there anyone better than Inoue right now?
— 20-1Sunny (@SunnyEdwards) July 25, 2023
He's the best pound for pound fighter in the world - period!!! @naoyainoue_410 #FultonInoue pic.twitter.com/RN3Qfkwgts
— Tom Gray (@Tom_Gray_Boxing) July 25, 2023
Great fight monster! Real sharp
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) July 25, 2023
Now that is a Real Monster!!
— Amanda Serrano (@Serranosisters) July 25, 2023
😂 damn he said he’ll get stronger, it’s gonna get scary! https://t.co/gNx7PoQ4PJ
— Denzel Bentley (@2Sharp_d) July 25, 2023
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