Understanding the Weight Class Debate in Boxing: Why Naoya Inoue Should Stay Where He Is

Understanding the Weight Class Debate in Boxing: Why Naoya Inoue Should Stay Where He Is

Question from a reader:
Are the people telling Naoya Inoue to “move up in weight class” lacking understanding of boxing? If he moves up to featherweight and shows overwhelming strength, won’t they then say, “Stop hunting weak opponents, go to lightweight”?

Reflecting on the Weight Class System in Boxing

Recently, there’s been a lot of buzz surrounding Naoya Inoue. Particularly, there’s

The Legacy of Tatsuji Joichiro: Can He Be Considered One of the Greatest Pound-for-Pound Fighters?

The Legacy of Tatsuji Joichiro: Can He Be Considered One of the Greatest Pound-for-Pound Fighters?

Question from readers:
Is there a possibility that Tatsuji Joichiro, who knocked out Greg Richardson in 1991, could be considered one of the greatest pound-for-pound (PFP) fighters of all time?

The Possibility of Tatsuji Joichiro Being PFP

Tatsuji Joichiro’s match in 1991 remains etched in the memory of many fans. The moment he knocked out Greg Richardson was truly breathtaking. I