Naoya Inoue v Yoann Boyeau. Ouch!

[powerpuncher]

He looked great. Very unfortunate that he is moving up in weight because there are a few really good options for him at 115.

[Alpha]

That's the best left hand in boxing, whether a jab or lethal hook downstairs or on the bonce, looks so heavy and deceptive, greased lightening to boot.

Kal Yafai, WBA champ, turned down the fight for SF2. At Bantam, Tete, Burnett (IBF, WBA champ) or the drug cheat Nery are all fantastic matchups. And, of course, Yamanaka would be the Japanese fight.

He said he's willing to come to the UK for a champ, wonder how willing they'll be to invite him? The Tete fight would be fantastic.

Jerwin Ancajas apparently turned Inoue down as well. Tete would take the fight. Hearn probably won't want to risk Burnett, unless the money is nice. The Tete fight is mouth watering. Even a fight with the tainted Nery would be awesome to see how good Nery really is.

He looked great. Very unfortunate that he is moving up in weight because there are a few really good options for him at 115.

It's sad we won't see him in against the Estrada/ Wangek winner anytime soon.

[Fenster]

Even without Inoue, the combination at superfly of Ancajas and Yafai with Estrada and Wang make it still a great division. I think the matches for Inoue stepping up are just as exciting. Nery has already proved himself top-drawer by backing up the Yamanaka win with Villanueva.

Adam Booth, Burnett's trainer/manager, is about as shrewd as it gets matching his guys. Burnett is basically a unified prospect. I'd be surprised if he puts Burnett in with any of those three, for at least 12 months or so, but if he did, I wouldn't write Burnett off.

[Spicoli]

Can't remember the last time I heard a guy yell like that being hit to the body . Have a sneaking suspicion..a hope maybe..that Tete is in the offing as there was mention of Tete for a spot on HBO superfly card. It's a stretch but wbo loves to rocket favorites into mandatory when they climb divisions. Bottom line is he needs to be featured in States. Can easily see Wang and his David Tua legs going up to 118 to make a date also.

[Alpha]

Even without Inoue, the combination at superfly of Ancajas and Yafai with Estrada and Wang make it still a great division. I think the matches for Inoue stepping up are just as exciting. Nery has already proved himself top-drawer by backing up the Yamanaka win with Villanueva.

Adam Booth, Burnett's trainer/manager, is about as shrewd as it gets matching his guys. Burnett is basically a unified prospect. I'd be surprised if he puts Burnett in with any of those three, for at least 12 months or so, but if he did, I wouldn't write Burnett off.

You left out Caudras, who is on par with anyone at 115. I'm not entirely sure if Gonzalez is completely done yet. Rau'shee Warren is always a tough out. Don't think much of Tso, but Norberto Jimenez is a hard guy to beat. The division is definitely still alive and well.

I agree Burnett will be a stern test for anyone, it's more Hearn & co stalling things.

[Fenster]

Even without Inoue, the combination at superfly of Ancajas and Yafai with Estrada and Wang make it still a great division. I think the matches for Inoue stepping up are just as exciting. Nery has already proved himself top-drawer by backing up the Yamanaka win with Villanueva.

Adam Booth, Burnett's trainer/manager, is about as shrewd as it gets matching his guys. Burnett is basically a unified prospect. I'd be surprised if he puts Burnett in with any of those three, for at least 12 months or so, but if he did, I wouldn't write Burnett off.

You left out Caudras, who is on par with anyone at 115. I'm not entirely sure if Gonzalez is completely done yet. Rau'shee Warren is always a tough out. Don't think much of Tso, but Norberto Jimenez is a hard guy to beat. The division is definitely still alive and well.

I agree Burnett will be a stern test for anyone, it's more Hearn & co stalling things.

For sure, I was purposely just mentioning the belt holders from both divisions. Ancajas never even got a mention at the last superfly event and Yafai is still waffling on about Choco. Plenty of serious threats.

[Spicoli]

Serious and marketable often butt heads to big networks . If Inoue wants stardom, they dipped their toe for a reason, he needs some Wang.

[Silkeyjoe]

Boxnation twitter feed today said Warren trying to omake Inoue Tete. Makes sense as Tete kind of like Rigo in that he brings very little money so will have to fight the best if theyll have him. I really like the fight if it gets made.

[Fenster]

Serious and marketable often butt heads to big networks . If Inoue wants stardom, they dipped their toe for a reason, he needs some Wang.

Japan-vs-Thailand doesn't sell in America. Inoue was brought to America for Choco, who was the major attraction for HBO/US Latino fans. It's not a coincidence they chose to match Estrada and Wang, even allowing for the mandatory situation. The draw is the Mexican and his fellow countrymen they will put on the undercard.

Inoue will never be a big American headline attraction, there is no market for him there, however, he is a star, his audience is his home, where boxing flourishes. And, of course, carries enough clout to sell against champions from other countries.