Naoya Inoue CAUTIOUS on Gervonta Davis SUPERFIGHT Move Up; GIVES Tank HIGHER P4P PRAISE

FightHype's Sean Zittel recently caught up with multi-division world champion Naoya Inoue ahead of his upcoming return to the ring when he takes on world champion Marlon Tapales. You don't want to miss what he had to say about the fight and much more. Check it out!

[@MarshmallowEclipse]

Inoue doesn't need to fight Davis. The dude is a four division champ, he'd have to move up another two divisions to even make it reasonable to fight Davis. People who are saying that the two need to fight are mostly Inoue haters wanting him to take a fight that's truly above his physical size just so they can see him lose. When Inoue fought at 115lbs people said he needed to move up to 118lbs and he'd be exposed as a hype train. He destroyed the entire division, moved up to 122lbs, knocked out a guy who people said he had no chance against, and is now looking to win two more belts. Everyone is just gonna keep saying he needs to get heavier. If in some crazy turn of events Inoue fought Davis at 130lbs and won they'd be saying he needs to move up another weight class and be exposed.

[@ethanwho_]

thats just how it is. but you can't necessarily blame the fans or inoue because inoue is the only big name in the lower divisions. all the big names are moving up in weigh so the likelyhood of inoue even fighting someone like tank by the time hes able to get to 130lbs or higher they might already be at 147

[@Ontiming2023]

He does need to move up you hypocrites say manny is better than floyd because he moved up from like 100 pounds to 165 you can’t then say the asain guy isn’t suppose to move up but if it was Floyd staying at 120 you would say he’s not the best cause he stayed to low

[@captainasia1205]

I would love to see Inoue vs Tank, that’s like a dream fight, but Tank is too big for him. It’s not easy for someone to just up in weight and fight the top dogs of the next weight class. Inoue haters and critics are just a bunch of dumbasses and they don’t know shit at all🤷‍♂️

[@hjjk6965]

@@Ontiming2023exactly 😂

[@Ontiming2023]

@@hjjk6965 these guys only do this with fighters who are not black if your a black fighter you need to move up from 100 to 200 or your not gonna be the best to ever do it but if your a small asain or whyte guy like lomo it’s ok if you stay at 135 or 120 an clear that weight class out an stay there for 20 years an retire its completely ok but if your blk you can’t stay at 125 you need to move up to 200 or your not the best to ever live

[@DisingenuousComment]

This is why I like him. No bullshit, no accusations towards his opponent, just humble and honest. He sees greatness in himself and also in his opponent.

[@David-cm4ok]

Typical Japanese. They have class.

[@hustleman1112]

Funny how the guy that started the rumors of inoue being on PED's & saying he's arrogant is now interviewing him 😂😂

[@userchjsjazjdbw]

Of course this coward can’t say that in front of Inoue. He’s acting like he’s a big fan Sean zittel is biggest clown in boxing.

[@Ricard00000]

I saw him at the Haney vs prograis fight. Mf is like 130 soaking wet 😂 skinny and lanky af

[@TariqShabah]

@@DoctorEduardocope

[@aviliotech]

True finaly someone said it

[@dizzyred1390]

Anytime someone is extremely dominant in sports boxing in general there are those whispers … human nature

[@HN-fb6md]

This the same interviewer that said he thought Inoue was a arrogant, now look at him.

[@vince11harris]

He also accused inoue of cheating

[@rodneytapit5636]

Interviewer himself comes over like arrogant and lacks subtlety, not so intelligent.

[@vince11harris]

@@rodneytapit5636he’s a snake

[@rodneytapit5636]

@@vince11harris yes, not to insult the snakes though, at least they are natural.

[@jonathanlambarena9754]

the people asking Inoue to jump up 3 divisions into his 7th division to fight Gervonta are the same dudes who don't care Gervonta hasnt fought 1 real champion at 135 or 140

[@Riisktakerr]

Tank a 3 division champ clown

[@andrewbeasleyjr5925]

​@@Riisktakerr Thank you

[@twingate78]

Idk why ppl say that about Tank I have followed this man since the beginning the only person not a worthy opponent was Garcia Ryan

[@AJ-uf7jt]

​@@RiisktakerrNo hes not, hes only had 1 real belt. Do some research and dont be fooled.

[@Riisktakerr]

@@AJ-uf7jt they literally announce it everytime he fights you sound dumb stop hating

[@Bigbossfredo_]

The fact that Inoue gave this dude an interview after spreading those PED rumors just shows the type of person he is 💯

[@ritualdance7480]

As you can see from the interviews, both Tank and Inoue have a great deal of respect and fondness for each other, so why should their fans hate them...

[@luhspooky7779]

Tank better have some respect because If not, Inoue gonna hop up there and beat black of his ass.

[@calamitydarkspeller0556]

Why would a fan hate them lol

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

@@calamitydarkspeller0556 Because fans are sensitive

[@THEMOSTHATED203]

@@luhspooky7779if they fight make sure you keep this comment.

[@LyndenDeal]

⁠@@luhspooky7779Are you serious???? Tank will be too much for Inoue, that’s almost 20 pounds difference coming from 118 to 135 vs a guy who is probably just as explosive, don’t be ridiculous

[@supafightfan]

I like this guy! Very humble and honest. He doesn't need to fight Tank, he's a great fighter either way

[@kennyporterstoppedmyfight4561]

@@IncognitoJohnDoehe won’t beat tank

[@mitch20003]

@@kennyporterstoppedmyfight4561 at 135, no, 130 or below, yes

[@zezekz4245]

​@kennyporterstoppedmyfight4561 you're right inoue wont beat him he'll murder him 😂

[@everest88]

​@@kennyporterstoppedmyfight4561Sorry to break it to ya, but he most definitely can beat Tank. Naoya is overwhelmingly skilled at his own style, which he is a boxer puncher just like Tank. Tank is always trying to figure out how to land a knockout shot, Naoya is going to see that clearly and use it to his advantage. Naoya is also most definitely the more athletic of the two.

[@captainasia1205]

If anyone needs to fight Tank it’s Haney

[@al-iv5li]

Inoue always talking about KO'ing off the flow of the fight speaks volumes about his genius fight IQ. His game plans aren't set in stone but rather anticipating what the opponents gonna do. He adapts and comes up with game plans on the spot, like a rapper's ability to freestyle vs. rappers who can only memorize what's written on pen and paper

[@liebeasta3332]

Kind of like Tank. He knows one way or the other he's going to get that knockout he may not know how initially but the longer he is there with the opponent the more he figures them out

[@1766584]

Yes, him, Tank, Crawford, and Wilder r great at that. Tyson and Manny were great at setting traps as well. If u r any of those guys opponents u must have a chin, because no matter how great ur defense is they’re going to land something clean.

[@treejay818]

yes kinda like bivol and david bena

[@AnglandAlamehnaSwedish]

Ok genius u had me but comparing rappers nah son that's weak af

[@liebeasta3332]

@@AnglandAlamehnaSwedish it’s called an analogy. If you actually picked up a book you’d know this

[@user-vp7kr4zg1j]

I have a simple question, why is he suspected of doping by some boxing fans? He's been tested a lot and every time he's tested negative. He's always been an honest athlete who respects boxing. I would be happier to genuinely enjoy his fights than to get excited about something that has no proof.

[@koto3566]

Because he is Asian and too strong. He is an eyesore to those who are not comfortable with Americans not being number one.

[@JohnWick-lk9xq]

It doesnt matter they just trying to cope happens alot to the greats

[@bored641]

if i remember correctly it was because of a poorly translated tweet inoue posted when vada came to drug test him during the inoue fulton build up. then inoue had to postpone the fight so you know people started speculating like crazy smh lol

[@m.danielmills7091]

Those accusations are a coping mechanism for when the limits that they impose on someone else get shattered. It's cognitive dissonance.

[@SuckMyT0e]

bc he complained at how frequent the tests were. Japan boxers don't test as often as the US fighters bc there are less doping incidents in Japan 😂

[@erikmurray3661]

INOUE IS DEFINITELY GONNA BE AN ALL TIME GREAT.

[@tha1ne]

already is !

[@gmartines8511]

boy is greater than tank

[@dutchmason22]

He’s a helluva fighter

[@burningknuckle26]

already is. Hes already got 2 arguably 3 hall of fame wins on his resume, 2x from Nonito Donaire all time great/HOFer, 1 from omar narvaez...omar narvaez isnt in the HOF yet but he was on the voter's ballot to get into the HOF So already at 30yr old hes got 3 HOF wins under his resume, hes a 4 weight champion, one of those weights he collected all the titles and went undisputed. So that already puts him up there. Fulton got the decision over Figueroa he was a undefeated 2 belt unified champion, Inoue did not take a tune up, he did not take a mandatory, he dropped all the belts he jumped up went right to the head of the snake and chopped Fulton up. He beat the consensus number 1 dude in that weight class in his 1st fight in that weight class. That's unprecedented shit. Then you got Manny Rodriquez and Maloney, at the time Inoue fought both they were both at the top 5 at bantamweight. Those wins age well because both went on to win another belt after Inoue defeated them. As far as modern boxing goes If Inoue wins undisputed at bantamweight last year and wins undisputed again in another weight class this year that's about as good as your gonna get as far as greatness goes in This Era. Winning all 4 titles undisputed in 2 diff weight class in back-to-back years thats about as good as your gonna get in this era of boxing. Tapales is a good fighter but Inoue is gonna destroy him. If Inoue moves up to 126 and wins at least 1 title thats gonna put him in a very prestige category of guys who have won titles in 5 diff weight classes, he’d be in a category with Tommy Hearns, Suger Ray Leonard, Oscar De la hoya, Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather. For a guy that won a title in 5 different weight divisions. Thats all time great status idc what anyone says. thats about as good as your gonna get as far as greatness goes.

[@shawnterrance7204]

@@gmartines8511 LMAO 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@whitegreen198]

Naoya already stated multiple times before that the highest weight class he can possibly go is 130 lbs and he has absolutely no plan to be like Pacquiao.

[@norbudundhup3022]

But still 130 it will be six division

[@Nadaguy215]

I think he could go to 135 I think he Just wanted stay under the dogs up top

[@reymalone5666]

@@Nadaguy215 oh here we go with the hate comment 😂

[@bryantrinh7482]

He’s not just chasing greatness, but I believe the goat status. When he gets to 130 and cleans the division, I’ll bet he’s gonna want more. He’ll move beyond 130 when he sees there’s nothing left for him there

[@onnbro]

Nah he can touch 154 the highest like pac did he got the legs for it

[@drywaterr1403]

Wow Inoue gave Sean an interview after he went on a rant about Inoue being arrogant and suspect when it comes PEDs.

[@deseancolley9796]

Money is questioning why inoue won’t fight outside his country? He don’t want the regular drug tests is why lol I won’t rate him until he comes to the states and fights and gets them regular drug tests it’s easy for him to get around those tests in his country why? Because he’s making that country look good they finally have there boxing champ and they will do anything to keep him on top as Floyd said he’s a hell of a fighter but I wanna see him come to the states and fight where there’s regular drug testing.but he won’t doit 😂😂 geez I wonder why 🤔

[@strontium2955]

@@deseancolley9796 1. Inoue does VADA testing 2. He's fought in the US x 3 and in the UK x 1 3. How many times did Floyd fight outside his country in his 50 pro fight career? 4. Why does Inoue need to come to the US when he's a massive star in Japan and he's the champion and the P4P#3. #1 in many people's eyes? 5. Why is Floyd of all people accusing other fighters of being on PEDs when he got caught using an illegal IV, with extremely suspicious abnormally low testosterone-to-epitestosterone ratios before two fights, his ''surrogate daddy'' Don Hale owns over 20 TRT clinics, numerous TMT fighters have failed drug tests, and he refused to do VADA? Floy was so obviously on PEDs. 6. I'll set you a challenge. You draw up a list of all the Japanese boxers who failed PED tests and I'll do one of all the American ones who have, OK? Don't duck this challenge or my questions.

[@userchjsjazjdbw]

Inoue fought in US three times and even in UK. He fought and did random blood testing more than 99.9 percent of American fighters yet media doesn’t like it

[@johannsanne5281]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@deseancolley9796he’s fought 3 times in the US already so he really doesnt need to re-fight again here. VADA, who he complained about is also the STRICTEST anti doping agency out there and catches the most cheaters. Its voluntary and you have to pay out of pocket for VADA, on top of 24/7/365 of the year being monitored at random times and having to update where your whereabouts are. Why would anyone cheating pay to be checked 24/7/365 out of the year randomly twice every once or twice a week?

[@drywaterr1403]

@@deseancolley9796 With the existence of Google, I don't how people could be so ignorant. A quick search and you'll find out Inoue has fought in the states 3 times. When it comes to testing, for his last fight against Fulton, he was subjected to randomized drug testing for 4 months straight by VADA.

[@johnhulse4124]

Inoue is the thoughtful considerate and respectful sportsman I imagined him to be. It's this quality that, above and beyond his extraordinary fighting talent that makes me think of him as the greatest boxer of this time period. Actually, he's my favorite boxer of all time.

[@user-wr9lh4ly1n]

I totally agree. There is something really special about this guy. Maybe the beautiful boxing skills like a textbook and the high IQ. He's almost a complete combo. If he had a natural bigger body and fought in heavy weight no one would wanna fight him and he would probably be like a real life terminator lol

[@williamdavis8855]

Ok.. he ain't on Buds level.. but he's a beast and he will be in the Hall of Fame. However.. he needs to dominate 130 and 135 in the future... Nothing really at 126!

[@tonyramsey3798]

Stop it..he hasn't beat any elite usa fighters

[@vince11harris]

@@williamdavis8855no he doesn’t

[@mopar_keys]

Fighting tomato cans for living

[@ohsfer11820]

I was surprised Inoue is there. Oh my gosh! ❤ I love the way he answer those questions. He really is wise and he xhoose his words carefully

[@Hell_Every_Day]

Being 5'10" doesn't mean you can fight at heavyweight like Tyson. Frame is important in boxing.

[@Winnerzcircle1]

People forgetting that part

[@immasavagebro2845]

can't believe sean got the interview after hinting that inoue might be a drug cheat and too arrogant lmao

[@RealestOne0.0]

The monster Inoue...

[@mattyboy2780]

Yep he a beast

[@SkoolofskillsInc]

112 lbs is a small guy. I never seen a 112 lb guy do my job yet. Let me see him carry a stick of 4" rigid pipe.

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

@@SkoolofskillsInc Lmao sit down kiddo Inoue would knock you tf out

[@mattyboy2780]

@@GoGetYourShinebox facts lol 😂

[@mattyboy2780]

@@SkoolofskillsInc u should be ko’d for sayin Andrade knocks out benavidez and then using excuses afterwards lmao 🤣

[@manamal769]

Thanks you Inoue! I hope ppl will stfu now after hearing what you really think. You’re one of the best out here right now. You don’t have to continuously keep moving up to prove yourself to anyone! Move up at your own discretion and desire or stay at whatever weight you feel comfortable at. Don’t let these ppl pressure you into anything you don’t want or need! The media and fans are not the match makers! Most of them are not fighters and none of them are the ones who are putting themselves on the line! Just keep doing you bro!

[@TopDogToya]

But tank can’t stay at his weight

[@manamal769]

@@TopDogToya you and many others just can’t keep Tank’s name and D out of your mouths. It’s really pathetic now. I made no mention of Tank or any other fighter. Just be quiet unless you have something relevant to say.

[@daebandz2901]

Facts!!! Atleast one fighter keeps it but respect another skill and power … Tank beats everybody hands down

[@luhspooky7779]

@@TopDogToyaNah, he can’t, he ain’t did shit In boxing.

[@juanreyes6955]

@@TopDogToyaeverybody he was supposed to fight is moving up and getting more achievements than him, Tank was talking big thinking he could beat Crawford, after Crawford damn near killed Spence he changed his mind, Tank not like that he got a padded record and fights no one 😂 Naoya started smal asf already undisputed and 4 div champ

[@user-bbuzzi]

Sean Zittel spread lies about PED and called Inoue “arrogant” and he still don’t apologize to him? Why he’s talking like he’s one of biggest fan?

[@vince11harris]

Exactly. I’m suprised that Inoue even did this interview with him

[@rboycuts]

That speaks volumes on Inoue @@vince11harris

[@HiredGunTrio]

Naoya Inoue and Shohei Ohtani are currently the two biggest phenoms from Japan, and both are very respectful, humble and polite athletes! In a world of arrogance, disrespect and trash talk, it is a pleasure to see these two greats elevate the world of professional sports!

[@AndroidAndroidNumber]

The problem is Top Rank barely knows what to do with Inoue

[@redeyexxx1841]

​@@AndroidAndroidNumber Inoue already making great money in Japan.

[@vince11harris]

You sound soft

[@DLO0622]

@@vince11harris When you talk about Inoue, you sound like you're Hard

[@vince11harris]

@@DLO0622 and you sound like a dumb ass casual who don’t know sht about boxing

[@funkya1840]

Inoue is just staying respectful for Tapales by not discussing future opponents. He did mention that 130 is his tentative limit in previous interview though.

[@user-fy5wf1zh8k]

but it looks like he is not refusing to go over 130. he says it will be very hard but if he wins 130 decisively, im sure he will want to challenge himself to 134

[@danielsmithiv1279]

@@user-fy5wf1zh8k We'll see

[@suikski]

Inoue just moved up to 122 and y’all gonna ask him about a dude that’s a 135! Ask Gervonte when is he gonna fight the champions at 135 ask something that makes sense!

[@Prospek23]

They did him a favor. It puts him in the algorithm and gets more views on his fight. It's the same method Devin Haney has been using. Tank is hot topic... help Inoue, pop up on KZbin by mentioning him.

[@yakhovwhitetwt3455]

@@Prospek23exactly mentioning tank gets more views oh how soon we forget Pac-Man moved up from 118 to 147/152 🤷🏾‍♂️Then how can they CONSIDER THIS GUY A P4P when HE HAS NOT FOUGHT ANOTHER p4p fighter on list ??? I wish they would stop hyping people smh!!! People at top of P4P list has fought another p4p to get to top of the list.

[@juanreyes6955]

@@yakhovwhitetwt3455Inoue is p4p for moving up weight classes and winning Championships while dominating, what has tank done to deserve p4p? Fight Ryan Garcia? 😂😂😂

[@deseancolley9796]

For all yall that don’t know tank started at 126 and is originally a 130 pound fighter he just feels better being at 135 so a fight at a catch weight isn’t out of the question

[@juanreyes6955]

@@deseancolley9796 it is because of Naoya proves to be dominant and shows more improvement, Tank and his team will add outrageous stipulations and say shit like he’s not a Draw in the US

[@flashingification]

They really need to get better translators for Inoue. This translator isn't translating the questions correctly, leading to Inoue's answers being slightly off-the-point all the time.

[@michael323]

No KZbinr in Japan has successfully interviewed Inoue. I'm so curious how you negotiated.

[@dillavedderx5959]

Humble.......Respectful....Quiet........ Killa.....Dangerous.....The Monster !!!!! 🫵👑👊🥊👹🥊

[@robertgallegos4910]

This the same dude that was hating on him

[@motohiroozaki]

Inoue did not speak much, but it was unusually interesting to be able to interview him.

[@philipm5043]

If Inoue shows further improvement over his last fight and obliterates Tapales, you would be hard-pressed to deny him #1 P4P status.

[@luhspooky7779]

How can he improve? It seems like he’s flawless.

[@delacroixii]

@@luhspooky7779flawless if you know nothing about boxing

[@DisingenuousComment]

the guy literally won all of the rounds then knocked him out his last fight

[@CM-fd4uo]

lmao fighting nobodies and stacking gloved with molded caste. Innoue is trash hype hiding in Japan.

[@harvsthenerve4136]

​​@@CM-fd4uoThe Fulton team, literally, were eyeballing his hands as they were wrapping them up before the Fulton fight and what happened still? Yeah, School Boy got sent to the shadow realm.

[@Jas_01101]

Tank always looking for advantages. He needs to fight Teo, Shakur, Haney etc.

[@droptopp3479]

not sure if you watched the interview but tank def wasnt looking for an advantage. All he said was he would want the fight and it would be a mega fight since they are both so highly skilled boxers. Tank never spoke about weight or anything. It would be a good fight if its at 130 though, but would prob take inoue 4-5yrs to adjust to that weight class from now

[@luhspooky7779]

Inoue would beat him easily at any weight class, so It doesn’t even matter.

[@oBlvd]

Along with every other A side fighter 😂

[@g.o.a.tsports2880]

@@luhspooky7779 lmao you don’t even believe this.

[@I.Need.Everything]

@@luhspooky7779Inoue is way to little and I don’t think he can handle tanks power😂

[@SixStringSlinger1]

I gained a lot of respect after watching this interview. And I really appreciate his realistic view of things and the respect he showed for Tank. He doesn't need for media hype to push him in his career. That's something Tank has done a good job of as well. Let the fights come, ignore the hype and the BS like what the Haneys are doing right now with Tank. Eventually the legacy fights will come.

[@inquisitvem6723]

Inoue’s power and accuracy is really how his KOs are so effective like he said.

[@sportshulk8109]

TANK IS AT 135 BUT WON'T GO UP TO 140. BUT HE WANTS 122 LB GUYS TO FIGHT HIM AT 135 SOUNDS FAIR SAID A LL THE TANK FANS

[@theghetto764]

You do know tank started at 126 right? Devin Haney said out his own mouth that tank is not a real 135 pounder. Tank is the smallest guy at 135, he should be fighting 130 but he’s so great tho it doesn’t matter

[@tokelopitso1700]

Inoue is the one that wants the fight, idiot. Tank has never even mentioned the guy

[@fidencio0]

tank has never said this lol plus inoue is 30 his career he won’t go up near even 130

[@ChemicalXII]

​@@theghetto764 , " 😐 . Hypocrisy. Naoya Inoue is multiple weight classes below Gervonta but Gervonta and Gervonta fanatics want Naoya Inoue to come up multiple weight classes, to fight at a weight he has not fought at previously. But Gervonta & Gervonta fanatics are scared of moving 5 pounds. 😐 . Gervonta avoided Undisputed Champion Devin Haney at 135 for years and Gervonta was scared of Vasiliy Lomachenko. Gervonta being scared of Vasiliy Lomachenko was well documented on video & in text. - - You guys are also okay with Deontay Wilder fighting people that out weigh Deontay by 50 pounds. - - Gervonta made Hector Garcia come up and you Gervonta disciples simply cheered. - Gervonta fought at 140 while Devin Haney was still at 135.".

[@rjmar7553]

That's what they call high risk low reward fight-Ain't never going to happen tho

[@jamesxiong8475]

Damn you got an interview with goat. Great job and good questions!

[@otemoto8425]

One of the most impressive stories from his past is about an event at his junior high school graduation ceremony where he talked about his future dream in front of all the students. It was interesting to hear Inoue say that he wanted to say "I will become a world boxing champion," but was afraid of the hellish training required to make that a reality if he actually said it, so he changed his speech to "I will win a high school tournament He thinks what he says absolutely must be acted upon. So he's always realistic and cautious

[@anamzakir3184]

where did you see this? id like to know more about inoue

[@PartyCrasher04]

@@anamzakir3184I agree, he’s someone who’s had a very private life outside of boxing

[@otemoto8425]

@@anamzakir3184 If you look up "プロフェッショナル　井上尚弥" on dailymotion you can find documentaries of him talking about it, but they are all in Japanese so you won't understand lol

[@DUCATIIVERSOL]

Every fighter who has fight with a broken jaw or orbital bone and win these guys are monsters.

[@take1task]

From a native Japanese speaker's point of view, Naoya's answer was within the expected range. He probably concentrates only on the game at hand. He may have an idea of what he wants to be like in the future, but he does not talk about "picture cakes" as if they were written on a piece of paper. In the Japanese way, he probably thinks of it not as modesty, but as a warning (i.e., a curse) to himself for his arrogance that leads to defeat. In addition, Naoya's matches are always exciting, but his stories have always been uninteresting. He is an extreme realist. As for him, let's watch the matches rather than listen to him. It's 100 times more interesting.

[@positivethoughtlibrary]

Well said...

[@wilwong3113]

Similar to beterbiev. His interviews are difficult to listen to but man these guys are true business man in the ring on fight night

[@manamal769]

He spoke so genuinely and appropriately. I’m so glad he could shut up some critics and fans who are creating the wrong narrative about him. I wish they would just let him do things his way and enjoy his fights. Don’t try to make him someone he’s not and push him to make decisions he’s not looking forward to make.

[@otemoto8425]

I'm Japanese too and I agree lol Even in interviews in Japanese boxing magazines he really only says the obvious and it's boring. The "Extreme realist" is exactly how I would describe him.

[@user-bbuzzi]

it’s really funny Japanese people praise this interview. This guy from Fighthype called your fighter “very arrogant””cheater”and never apologized officially. The typical example of “Ignorance is bliss”😂

[@chill_lin-hn7eg]

The main reason why he became my ultimate idol, is because of his good personalities and humbleness. He never talk shit and always respectful towards others.

[@maximusclift3997]

I would love to see Naoya Inoue and Gervonta Davis in the gym given each other pointers

[@Imthatguy8797]

Definitely I’ll pay good money for a 2 round hard sparring session.

[@droptopp3479]

Great to see inoue in fighthype, finally

[@user-bbuzzi]

This guy said “Inoue is too arrogant” now he’s talking like he’s one of the biggest Inoue fan

[@SuperTeamvip]

BIGTIME major props to you for getting this interview first of all! Wow, what a cool, calm character Anoya is but once he steps in that ring the real character “the Monster” comes out. Sheesh.

[@AngelMartineZz89]

u got an inoue interview dope

[@user-lg6wo6rq3x]

Great interview! Much respect to you for pronouncing Naoya correctly!! You are the first American youtuber I have heard pronounce his first name correctly. Much respect to you for that! And you did a great job with the interview! Thank you Naoya Inoue for taking the time to do this interview before your Big Undisputed Title Match 👑 👑 👑 👑 Arigato! がんばってね 😊

[@user-xr4lf2wy1w]

KEEP IT SIMPLE, Inoue is a very talented fighter , but he's too small. He don't need to prove nothing, to nobody . He's one of a kind. When he's in the ring.

[@SkoolofskillsInc]

Correct. I'm tired of talking about this little guy...he's smaller than Bob Arum. I saw that when they were standing together.

[@tunnelvision2218]

He is not small, he drains himself down to those weight classes and is bigger then the guys he faces.... before he moved up last time, he missed weight and had to weight in again.. He is not small.

[@user-vp7kr4zg1j]

@@SkoolofskillsInc There are plenty of players who are big but whose games are uninteresting. You are a fool because you only see boxing in terms of big or small.

[@m1tchorry]

@@tunnelvision2218 bigger than the guys he faces? You seriously think Inoue was bigger than 143lbs McDonnell when they fought at BW? You think he was bigger than Donaire in either of their fights? You think he was bigger than Fulton? That's actually a new one, Inoue being a weight bully😂

[@supafightfan]

I agree, he's a great fighter but at 130 he will not be the same and he's too small for Tank. He's still a p4p fighter. Tank gives him very high praises

[@moisesescobarr]

The real monster 👺 not the other one lmao

[@Matador4_]

This dude is a badass. Tough as a $3 steak.

[@mashpit3221]

3 dolla steak - well past well done & no drank cuz

[@ski2230]

Terrible analogy cuz! Hope you understand what am saying!

[@imperialraiden8259]

​@@ski2230I thought it was a decent analogy. You ever tried to chew a cheap, overcooked steak? Tough af lol. Now imagine a "$3 steak"😅

[@nraughmoobyaj8088]

@metador, Have you tried the Monster’s teeth? Yes, this badass dude is as tough as that.

[@danielsmithiv1279]

@@imperialraiden8259 LOL

[@ethanwho_]

I feel bad for inoue because he’s pressured into moving up in weight to fight the bigger names but I think people don’t realize that the best like pacquaio took a decade to move up to a weight like 135 or in his case 147

[@TC8787-yq7og]

Happens with all generational talent, there’s rarely anyone at their natural weight who can properly challenge them

[@jacobharris954]

But Pac took steroids tho

[@renegadeswagg9]

​@DoctorEduardo tank has fought at 4 weight classes already so what point are u trying to make..

[@ski2230]

These steroids accusations are hilariously racist in all levels atop haters sprinkled atop most other dumbass non competent non fighting yet professional keyboard warriors! Lmao👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😂

[@juanreyes6955]

@@renegadeswagg9name the best guys he fought at every weight and how many belts he got

[@user-mx2pq2de5t]

Inoue posted evidence of undergoing a doping test on Twitter yesterday.

[@TH-1988]

It's funny how people are narrating that Inoue is starting this and that, that Tank is this and that...get y'all head out your a$$. Inoue and Tank will never meet. Period. They on different weight class by a MILE. 🤣🤣 Plus Inoue is busy conquering, while Tank cherry picking. That's what makes Inoue the #1 P4P! Even Mike Tyson admitted that in his own interview! 💯

[@leosekiyajr9746]

This is just my opinion but Inoue should find a better interpreter .

[@michaelmarquez966]

Awesome to hear from Inoue, good job fight hype for making this interview happen!

[@user-br1km4gc6b]

In a past interview, Inoue said that his brother (20%KO rate) hits the sandbag harder, but that I have by far the best ability to hit a moving man hard and accurately.

[@YNWMachy]

You got a Naoya Inoue interview🤯🤯🤯

[@rright6563]

Two of my favorite fighters we are spoiled as boxing fans to have these two boxers today❗

[@gideonartistry]

Many people are saying that lower weight divisions are easier than heavier weight classes, but they can't name any other active boxers that also came from lower weight divisions and has the same achievements as Inoue. If it's easier then there should already be like 10 Naoyas right now. ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

[@TheMendo123]

Wasn't this clown disrespecting Inoue, calling him arrogant a while back before the Fulton fight?

[@user-fy5wf1zh8k]

he switched his side pretty quickly

[@TheMendo123]

@@user-fy5wf1zh8k sure did cause he's a punk

[@nraughmoobyaj8088]

I think Fighthype is aiming way ahead of INOUE’s current situation. Most of these questions are irrelevant, but INOUE was polite enough to answer to finish up the interview.

[@ritualdance7480]

Incredibly valuable video interview Sorry if I'm misremembering. I believe this is the first time a foreign boxing journalist has interviewed Inoue exclusively. Even for a Japanese, it's nearly impossible

[@spryttle]

I was thinking the same thing

[@user-vp7kr4zg1j]

I have a simple question, why is he suspected of doping by some boxing fans? He's been tested a lot and every time he's tested negative. He's always been an honest athlete who respects boxing. I would be happier to genuinely enjoy his fights than to get excited about something that has no proof.

[@user-wr9lh4ly1n]

@@user-vp7kr4zg1j they're jealous of Inoue's success that's all lol. They don't wanna admit a lil monster from Asia can beat bigger westerners.

[@justsomerandomguy9547]

@user-vp7kr4zg1j they cant fathom a Japanese dude is dismantling their fighters.

[@user-bbuzzi]

it’s really funny Japanese people praise this interview. This guy from Fighthype called Inoue “very arrogant””cheater”and never apologized in official. The typical example of “Ignorance is bliss”😂 you guys still act like “SUGOOOIII ARIGATOOOO” and thank to this clown

[@KevinPimentel-mr6qz]

Damn awesome you got him in interview 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@marcinzarach5150]

Super I m like Inoue. IT s first time I m see interview with him . Good job. Pozdrawiam 😮😮

[@alsangkula2841]

That how good he is, bringing up fighter from higher weight class just to see him lose 🤷🤷🤷

[@keystonedriver0299]

​@@DoctorEduardoblack dudes don't care about Inoue moving up lmao Yal stay on Tanks dk...No figher or fan can go a day without mentioning Tank! Truly the face of boxing.

[@keystonedriver0299]

@@DoctorEduardo Ok Eduardo lmao

[@keystonedriver0299]

@@DoctorEduardo you're so funny jajajaja

[@truth4099]

@@keystonedriver0299I am a inoue fan

[@keystonedriver0299]

@@truth4099 aren't we all

[@manamal769]

These fighters need to do what THEY think is best and not the ppl. It seems like these guys are being pressured to move up and fight to continuously try and prove themselves for the ppl’s sake. FOH! Don’t do anything too hastily and make any major mistakes.

[@TheUniversalBoxingEst.]

N.Inoue🥷🇯🇵Presidential Athlete a True Fighter indeed. His Level of Violence, iQ, Power, Footwork and Ruthlessness is Astonishing. He's Fun to Watch.

[@mattyboy2780]

Facts

[@user-wr9lh4ly1n]

where did u get that Ninja emoji?😁

[@user-wr9lh4ly1n]

Let's go Naoyaaaaaa!!!!!!!!! 🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊

[@sergserg2772]

Y’all want everyone to move up in weight but TANK 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@1Stackorstarve]

Shit crazy

[@Riisktakerr]

He DID IT ALREADY how much more you want him to move up

[@JohnWick-lk9xq]

​@@DoctorEduardotell tank to fight any champion in his weight class Annnyy champion inoue should move up 13lbs but tank cant move up 5lbs and without a hydration clause i cant keep defending tank man i just cant anymore he is a money fighter simple as that not elgible in being in the conversation as the greatest

[@keystonedriver0299]

Tanka been in 4 weight classes lol

[@azriri]

@@Riisktakerrinoue moved up 4 divisions and just got to 122 and people already want him to move up

[@brokenboneszolo7695]

Asking Inoue to fight Tank at 135 is like asking Tank to fight Bud Crawford at 147🤣.

[@alexaustin5664]

If they ever fight it will be at a catch weight. Inoue up tank down meet in the middle I'd say.

[@jonathanlambarena9754]

Sean you always been a PBC guy, you were hating hard on Inoue when he was about to fight Fulton, just because he probably didn't have time to talk 😂.

[@user-bh9pq5hk4w]

he just concentrating on the match in tuesday the 26th

[@denaromucho3255]

I'm a big tank fan but inoue different dude a real monster 😯

[@libfit9068]

I hope you're not trying to imply that Inoue has a chance against Tank..

[@lasserbream]

After this morron accusing Inoue on PED, now his acting like a long lost friend... SMH.

[@pimpfighterROQ]

He’s another weasel like Elie

[@daviddhoughton]

I’ve watched this interview like 5 times. Seeing Naoya’s personality & demeanor finally is cool to see because it’s rare to see him speak out like this. But he’s gaining popularity heavily after each fight. The energy around him is just different. He might be the face of boxing soon.

[@ewlincueto]

Get a life... who da F watches nonsense 5x

[@palemonhurtado8914]

Tank would rather fight Inoue over Haney, Shakur, Loma, Teo 🤦‍♂️

[@gmartines8511]

bro hasn't fought a light weight world champ only feather weight world champs

[@palemonhurtado8914]

@@gmartines8511 foreal smh

[@caseybrown2335]

Inoue vs Tank is better than any of those matches

[@gmartines8511]

@@caseybrown2335 it doesn't make sense 😂😂😂😂

[@palemonhurtado8914]

@@caseybrown2335 122 pounder vs 135 pounder? 😂

[@jairocastillow4502]

Bro how did you get an interview? You the biggest inoue hater and said he is on steroids

[@Crowtv66]

Inoue 🙌

[@Pureboxingfan]

We would like Naoya Inoue to fight more times in a year.

[@boxinglearner1996]

A lot fans even the Japanese ones. Want him to fight more

[@shanko9343]

The same way Inoue is comfortable at his weight is the same for Tank let them be great

[@TheRingTheMaster]

clicked so fast, such a rare interview to get

[@Nothing.T]

There should be more interviews with Naoyla

[@goldenrod3215]

Great interview. Great channel.

[@MrPelavacas]

How come Tank doesn’t have to move up or fight anyone note worthy

[@Riisktakerr]

He fought in 4 weight divisions already why would he move up again

[@DrCoreyTuggers]

How is tank gonna weight drain a dude moving up😅 Fight won't happen

[@Twofacex2]

Bro gonna make inoue weigh 110 on fight night

[@loco323fool4]

😂

[@ethanwho_]

@@Twofacex2😂

[@MastaSplinta]

How you feel about crawford and tank being the mexican assassin? Or mayweather whole career slaying ylu mexicans? ​@spacevx498

[@harryballzonyuh5655]

Lmao Tank and his team are jokes!

[@dutchmason22]

Naoya is an outstanding talent 🫡 the way he fights he be putting hands 🙌 on his opponents 😅

[@dariusjones-clark6932]

I hate watching Inoue’s interviews 😂 but it adds to his mystique

[@topfan5620]

Inoue is keeping it real . he’s not making that weight . Respect it he’s 💯

[@whiteclouds26]

Exactly

[@luhspooky7779]

My boy! Inoue, the best fighter ever.

[@RapidResponce]

😭🤣😭🤣😭

[@axelbermudez7915]

​@@RapidResponcetank is trash

[@shawnterrance7204]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@shawnterrance7204]

@@axelbermudez7915 Tank owns mexico and makes a ton of money off of yall Hate LMAO

[@luhspooky7779]

Yeah, keep laughing 🤡s y’all know Inoue the best fighter right now… keep hating

[@JS-te2vj]

I get that moving up is necessary to prove greatness, but Inoue has done that - he's a four division champ, and unidsputed in two - nobody's done that before. He'll still continue to move up, but the black boxing community is really trying to rush Inoue to get him off his game - Tank has avoided strong fighters, and has refused to move up in weight class for years now, while Inoue has moved up 2 weight divisions in ONE YEAR, and defeated champion after champion

[@alexaustin5664]

I think Crawford become undisputed in 2 weight classes before Inoue?

[@manteiv]

2 Time UNDISPUTED champion in less than a year. He should be #1 P4P, not Crawford.

[@AmericanJohnGrass]

If you say he is then he is. P4P is a made up ranking

[@moisesescobarr]

💯💯

[@Fadeddreams5]

Nah. Crawford has a P4P ranked scalp in his resume. Inoue, unfortunately, has no access to anyone elite like that. There's no P4P rated guys from 118-130lb.

[@redfly8071]

​@@Fadeddreams5 like the other guy said is a made up raking everyone's P4P is different not everyone has the same list

[@Mr.93.20]

Inoue isn’t 2 time undisputed

[@arielbrooks3524]

Remember when this guy before the fulton fight was talking shit about inoue and rn he's glazing😂

[@kimtsab3607]

Very humble boxer. He never put himself above anyone else.

[@fabianm1134]

Bruh isn’t this the dude that was accusing inoue of taking steroids?!? Lmao. Wasn’t this mf talking shit when he was interviewing fulton?!? Now he’s a fan?!😂😂

[@inquisitvem6723]

Inoue is likely fighting at his real weight or close to it unlike most American boxers fighting at 10-20 pounds over.

[@murk1doo1]

Damn Shawn you the goat you got a interview with the monster

[@user-rj6kh2td7s]

Good questions and nice answers☺👍

[@roijones-wc4bg]

it is obvious that Inoue doesnt care about tank at all... lol

[@benvang2178]

Its ridiculous how people think moving that much weight is like nothing

[@jheatsportsmedia5563]

Excellent interview 👏🏿

[@Eimipodcast]

For first few second i thought translator was a-blind man

[@quangoliver3842]

Inoue’s fights are the most exciting fights right now!

[@3rikhndez]

The Monster 🇯🇵

[@ethanmeans]

Hey they really know how to create heroes