The Super Bantamweights command the headlines in this July 25th bout between Stephen Fulton and Naoya Inoue. This bout gets streamed, along with the undercard in the United States. The co-feature between Robeisy Ramirez and Satoshi Shimazu before the more main event. This bout starts a bit after 9:00 am ET from Tokyo, Japan. Can Inoue move up and win in the Super Bantamweight Boxing Picks?
The most recent numbers are here below from the best online boxing betting sites.
Fulton vs Inoue Odds | |||
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Stephen Fulton | +230 | +260 | +219 |
Naoya Inoue | -325 | -350 | -322 |
Over 10.5 Rounds | -130 | -125 | -123 |
Under 10.5 Rounds | +110 | +105 | -111 |
The fight that took long enough to come is a mere three weeks away. Fulton is 21-0 with eight knockouts. However, he turns 29 a week before this dramatic fight. How long can the American fighter keep holding this belt? Super Bantamweight Boxing Picks wonders if Fulton can pull off the almost impossible. After all, Inoue is ranked first or second in most pound-for-pound debates for a reason.
Fulton believes he can win this fight. First, he has the height and reach advantage. Also, the fighter from Philadelphia knows he is moving up to 126 pounds soon. The speed and strength are there. Some question Inoue’s ability to go up a few pounds. That feels like not a big deal here. Also, there is very little age difference. Inoue comes in a mere 15 months older than Fulton. Both fighters have taken out their fair share of top-flight contenders.
This fight expects to see Fulton attempt to use that center of gravity and reach to keep Inoue at arm’s length. However, a concern becomes that late-round lapse against “The Monster.” The ring experience from the Japanese fighter is slightly more elevated. Then again, that +260 on BetOnline is a little intriguing via the moneyline.
This weight class comes in fierce at 122 pounds. These two pugilists throw blows that might floor someone in the 130-135 pound range. However, this fight looks to be an opportunity for Inoue to set up a Ramirez fight. Eventually, Inoue wants to conquer this division as he has the three before (he started at 108 pounds). Some think this bout serves things up for the Japanese fighter. Inoue began around -220 to -240 on the moneyline in April. His numbers ballooned to as high as -350. Again, Super Bantamweight Boxing Picks make Naoya Inoue the bet.
So, the chances of a decision keep increasing. Some want to hammer the Over of 10.5 rounds. Honestly, someone could go Under 10.5 rounds and get away with it. This fight expects to be jammed pack with action. The one thing Inoue can do is absorb punishment and deliver it with lightning ferocity. He lands some of the craziest power combinations one could ever see.
Yes, Fulton knows this is his toughest fight. Even his training regimen has been raised several notches. However, there is a reason why Inoue was given his nickname. He never rests in the ring. It is that relentless nature along with the home advantage that helps. Inoue is the man here in the Super Bantamweight Boxing Picks as the prop here fits in well with our obvious moneyline pick.
Could Stephen Fulton find a pathway to victory here? The American fighter fought so many undefeated prospects early in his career and never took his foot off the gas pedal. His speed and power are a bit underestimated by experts. Fulton’s reach and ring presence are as well. People forget he dispatched of Daniel Roman with considerable ease. Roman had power but hardly could touch Fulton.
Yes, the Super Bantamweight Boxing Picks show Fulton to be in the +220 to +260 range for the July 25th bout. Again, for those in the United States, grab some breakfast and enjoy two boxers who are not going to disappoint. The fact that this is a co-feature only adds to the excitement. Do not discount Fulton’s power. The eight knockouts in 21 fights is a little misleading. Can the American go toe-to-toe with something he has not seen before?
Both fighters can drop some huge shots but the key early is Fulton has to floor Inoue with something. If in the first round or two, Fulton stuns Inoue then that changes the entire complexion of the fight. Inoue fears no one and his approach is he can take out a fighter at any time. If Fulton is going to win this bout, he must slow his Japanese opponent enough to win by decision. A knockout is unlikely here.
Other Super Bantamweight props for July 25th stare at some nice Vegas online boxing odds. The distance prop is unlikely but it comes in at -101. Also, Inoue by decision is a crazy +208. Furthermore, a knockout from Inoue at anytime comes in at basically EVEN. That seems not too bad by our standards.
So, what about a draw again? Simply, at +2000, do not waste your money. I do like a few dollars on the winner and round range for Inoue (7-9 at +467 and 10-12 at +747).
Super Bantamweight boxing picks likes Inoue. Do not be surprised by the late round stoppage.
Lastly, those great online betting sites make wagers like this and other fights more attractive this July.
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Education
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1993 Graduate of Rahway High School
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