Naoya Inoue v Paul Butler December13th

[Beanz]

Couldn't find a stream but followed the RBR on twitter etc. Not the early blowout everyone predicted, it seems a very defensive Butler lasted 11 rounds before being stopped. No shame in that against a monster like Inoue who will now after unifying surely move up.

[TIC]

paul just came to survive

[Ron Swanson]

Couldn't find a stream but followed the RBR on twitter etc. Not the early blowout everyone predicted, it seems a very defensive Butler lasted 11 rounds before being stopped. No shame in that against a monster like Inoue who will now after unifying surely move up.

Inoue has said how he’s excited to finally face an African American and there’s a great matchup of Inoue vs Fulton waiting at 122

[Primo Carnera]

Just caught this on YouTube. Strange one really, do you try to stay in there as long as you can and hope to get a chance? Or do you go for it from the off and probably end up getting KO’d early just like everyone else?
I thought Tim Bradley was a bit harsh on Butler. Maybe he was too negative, maybe he was typical of a Joe Gallagher fighter?
I’ve said before , we generally tend to think if someone lasts longer , they’ve done better, and a points loss is better than being stopped.
I might start a thread on what is more respectable.

[Beanz]

Just caught this on YouTube. Strange one really, do you try to stay in there as long as you can and hope to get a chance? Or do you go for it from the off and probably end up getting KO’d early just like everyone else?
I thought Tim Bradley was a bit harsh on Butler. Maybe he was too negative, maybe he was typical of a Joe Gallagher fighter?
I’ve said before , we generally tend to think if someone lasts longer , they’ve done better, and a points loss is better than being stopped.
I might start a thread on what is more respectable.

I think it this case it made sense. Clear gulf in ability but Butler is no mug. He can tell his grandchildren how he went 11 rounds with A P4P great of this era and be proud. He fought to get paid , he is a prize fighter and yes it is entertainment but I don't think there is any shame in avoiding an early KO by not coming out all guns blazing against someone who wants you to do just that.

It is a great idea for a thread though because I think we have all been on both sides of the fence when it comes to 'surviving' or 'going for it'.

[Primo Carnera]

Just caught this on YouTube. Strange one really, do you try to stay in there as long as you can and hope to get a chance? Or do you go for it from the off and probably end up getting KO’d early just like everyone else?
I thought Tim Bradley was a bit harsh on Butler. Maybe he was too negative, maybe he was typical of a Joe Gallagher fighter?
I’ve said before , we generally tend to think if someone lasts longer , they’ve done better, and a points loss is better than being stopped.
I might start a thread on what is more respectable.

I think it this case it made sense. Clear gulf in ability but Butler is no mug. He can tell his grandchildren how he went 11 rounds with A P4P great of this era and be proud. He fought to get paid , he is a prize fighter and yes it is entertainment but I don't think there is any shame in avoiding an early KO by not coming out all guns blazing against someone who wants you to do just that.

It is a great idea for a thread though because I think we have all been on both sides of the fence when it comes to 'surviving' or 'going for it'.

Yeah I didn’t like Timmy Bradley saying “ I hope I never see Butler box ever again” and “his victory was getting the contract for the fight!”
He was World Champion in a fight for the undisputed title. Have a bit of respect.
Inoue is amazing though. My P4P #1 even before tonight.

[Spicoli]

Pretty savage domination by Inoue and caught the highlights. Same with Bradley Primo, to the point trying to block out all his cheap shots and "whooo woooo hoo hooooos" when a top guy lands impressively . It's pretty annoying . Inoue vs Fulton would be an absolute blockbuster when Inoue moves up. If of course Fulton doesn't opt out of division. Good on Butler staying afloat into the late rounds. He was just massively outgunned and outclassed so didn't really expect him to die on his shield right off. Can be a tricky question about what the opponent "chooses" to do and how they approach an offensive force like Inoue or any similar fighter. Also has to be asked of Inoue I suppose as if the dominance is that clear and all boxes checked in his favor he's able to work around any fighter just trying to survive. Could be Butler was a tougher more stubborn nut than previously thought. He'll never have a fight as big as this was. Though the outcome was never in doubt tbh.