Dsalita On Saturday night, Bruce Carrington took the opportunity to challenge Naoya Inoue, the Japanese star, after securing an eighth-round TKO victory over Bryan De Gracia at MSG in New York City.
Shortly after defeating De Gracia, Carrington acknowledged Inoue in the crowd by bowing to him over the ropes. However, Inoue left the arena soon after this gesture.
In an interview before the fight, the 31-year-old Inoue, who currently reigns in the super bantamweight division, expressed his hesitation to move up in weight just yet. It seems like Inoue is in no rush to face competitors like Carrington, Nick Ball, Luis Alberto Lopez, and Rafael Espinoza in the featherweight category.
Inoue’s recent fights have demonstrated his vulnerabilities as a fighter, especially when faced with stronger opponents like Luis Nery and Marlon Tapales. Moving up to the featherweight division would expose Inoue to a more challenging environment filled with formidable fighters.
While Carrington expressed his desire to fight Inoue in the future, it might not be a realistic possibility. Instead, Carrington should focus on targeting one of the current featherweight champions.
Overall, Carrington’s ambitious call-out to Inoue adds an element of excitement and anticipation to the boxing scene, showcasing the aspirations of rising stars in the sport.
