WBSS Bantamweight Final: Naoya Inoue vs. Nonito Donaire - 7 November 2019

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Nonito Donaire Interview

“Fighting one of the world’s best boxers who have grown into a monster is a big motivation,” said Donaire, a multiple world champion in four weight classes.

“I’m just very excited,” said the 36-year-old. “I don’t see myself with any disadvantages going into the final.

“I will give everything I have to win and I believe I can do it. It has been predicted that the keys to the fight are speed and power and the one who makes a mistake first will lose. On the other hand, we both have boxing brains, so it can be a long game like chess.”

[Boxing Prospect]

The bout will be the first ever to be shown live in 8K

http://www.asianboxing.info/asian-news/ ... ened-in-8k

[Boxerbeetle]

So this isn’t on U.K. tv?

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So this isn’t on U.K. tv?

Flipping shame. Should at least be back on Youtube then.

[Boxerbeetle]

So this isn’t on U.K. tv?

Flipping shame. Should at least be back on Youtube then.

Just shows Sky don’t give a toss about the tournament unless they can make a PPV of it

[handsofstone]

Love Donaire and I loved his KO of Young in the semi but cant see this ending well for him here, he was getting tagged in that fight before the finish, Inoue for his part was flawless against Rodriguez, surprised me with how quick he finished him, I rated Rodriguez and still do, fair play to Donaire to move back down to Bantamweight and still compete and punch at this stage but Inoue is different gravy and in his prime, cant see Donaire being able to take the heat, if Donaire lasts into the 5th i'd be well impressed , anything more then massive kudos, Inoue will finish him in recent fashion though I reck

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‘Monster’ Naoya Inoue (18-0, 16 KOs) and Nonito ‘The Filipino Flash’ Donaire (40-5, 26 KOs) were both in confident moods at Monday’s medical check in Tokyo ahead of Thursday’s WBSS Bantamweight Ali Trophy final at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

Naoya Inoue: “Nonito’s only advantage is his experience, he has been in many big fights. He is taller and his reach is longer, but that’s something we have prepared for.”

Nonito Donaire: “Like we saw with Canelo vs Kovalev, height doesn’t matter, size doesn’t matter. Ultimately it’s about the game plan, and I believe I have the game plan to beat Inoue. And my experience will carry me through.”

On Tuesday the pair will meet again at the final press conference before the final.

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Flipping shame. Should at least be back on Youtube then.

Just shows Sky don’t give a toss about the tournament unless they can make a PPV of it

Depends how much WBSS want for a fight live at a lunchtime where only really hardcore boxing fans would know about the fighters ?

Sky’s probably used their budget for GGG/Canelo fights.

BT/allegedly if it exists is offering very little.

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Just shows Sky don’t give a toss about the tournament unless they can make a PPV of it

Depends how much WBSS want for a fight live at a lunchtime where only really hardcore boxing fans would know about the fighters ?

Sky’s probably used their budget for GGG/Canelo fights.

BT/allegedly if it exists is offering very little.

Sky showed McDonnell vs. Inoue. That took place at 1pm UK time. watched it at work lol

[Stuarty]

Looks like it's gonna have to be team stream for this one. Think i'll miss it anyway as i'm working til lunchtime. Youtube should hopefully have something up.

[MightyWarrior]

I assume this is on around lunchtime Thursday? Does anyone have an idea where a good stream can come from ?
Is it on free to air Japanese tv ?

I think they put it live on YouTube before... the last minute deal seems unlikely as who the hell is going to be watching at lunchtime on a Thursday... Although obviously I will

[Glass Joe]

Maybe IFL will show it.

Looking at the bill there are only two fights on the bill. if that happened over here promoter would get slated on here.

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Maybe IFL will show it.

Looking at the bill there are only two fights on the bill. if that happened over here promoter would get slated on here.

Likely still to be updated with smaller fights before it. They are always slow adding the early bouts.

[3132DW]

Depends how much WBSS want for a fight live at a lunchtime where only really hardcore boxing fans would know about the fighters ?

Sky’s probably used their budget for GGG/Canelo fights.

BT/allegedly if it exists is offering very little.

Sky showed McDonnell vs. Inoue. That took place at 1pm UK time. watched it at work lol

Matchroom would likely have UK rights as part of their fighter going over to Japan as part of deal ?

Same here - only just got my bets on Inoue as bell went.

[Glass Joe]

I think most likely someone waiting till the last minute for the TV rights to drop in price. Doubt Sky wants to pay full wack for a lunchtime fight. I will watch this on DAZN stream

[KiwiRider]

Sky NZ showed Taylor Prograis live and free. No sign yet that they are doing the same for this one- which is a real shame.

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Sky NZ showed Taylor Prograis live and free. No sign yet that they are doing the same for this one- which is a real shame.

It’ll be on at a decent time for you won’t it?

[Boxerbeetle]

Depends how much WBSS want for a fight live at a lunchtime where only really hardcore boxing fans would know about the fighters ?

Sky’s probably used their budget for GGG/Canelo fights.

BT/allegedly if it exists is offering very little.

Sky showed McDonnell vs. Inoue. That took place at 1pm UK time. watched it at work lol

Perfect fight to take place during normal working hours - started during lunch and only lasted about 2 minutes

[KiwiRider]

Sky NZ showed Taylor Prograis live and free. No sign yet that they are doing the same for this one- which is a real shame.

It’ll be on at a decent time for you won’t it?

Not sure mate. Probably not. UK Saturday night fights are alright- 12 hours ahead, so 7pm Sat start is 7 am Sun, which makes it challenging to enjoy some beersies
Not sure about this one though. I keep checking the sky guide in case it's last minute.

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It’ll be on at a decent time for you won’t it?

Not sure mate. Probably not. UK Saturday night fights are alright- 12 hours ahead, so 7pm Sat start is 7 am Sun, which makes it challenging to enjoy some beersies
Not sure about this one though. I keep checking the sky guide in case it's last minute.

What’s time time difference from Japan? If it’s 1pm what time would it be where you are?

[KiwiRider]

Not sure mate. Probably not. UK Saturday night fights are alright- 12 hours ahead, so 7pm Sat start is 7 am Sun, which makes it challenging to enjoy some beersies
Not sure about this one though. I keep checking the sky guide in case it's last minute.

What’s time time difference from Japan? If it’s 1pm what time would it be where you are?

We are 4 hours ahead. So not too bad. If Sky don't show it, I will catch it on YouTube or something. I quite like the undercard as well.

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WBSS Final Press Conference Quotes

“A year ago this tournament started, a year later I am in the final against Nonito Donaire, and I am very grateful for that,” said 26-year-old Inoue at a jam-packed final press conference in Tokyo.

The IBF and Ring Magazine champion at 118 pounds told him he grew up being a fan of his Filipino counterpart.

“I’ve been watching Nonito’s fights even before I became professional, and he’s one of the fighters who I admire. I am truly proud of myself to be in the ring with him the day after tomorrow.”

The Muhammad Ali Trophy was on display on a plinth just on the right side of the Japanese superstar at the top table.

“It’s a beautiful trophy, I like the design,” said ‘The Monster’ about the ‘Greatest Prize in Boxing’ named after ‘The Greatest of All Time’. As if he was inspired by WBSS’s virtual ambassador he went on to say:

“The winner of this tournament will be crowned as the greatest of the division. I am representing Japan as a professional boxer and I will show the greatest performance of my career as an answer to all the exceptions here.

“The appeal of the WBSS is that we can decide who is the best in the division. I would like to be victorious, but I’m not stopping there. In the future, I want to be the greatest of all time!”

Said 36-year-old Nonito Donaire, the WBC Diamond and WBA ‘Super’ World Bantamweight champion, who has held multiple world championships in four weight classes:

“Naoya is the top fighter in the world pound-for-pound which is very exciting for me. But I trust in my ability, and I will be able to adapt to the situation.

“Fighting Naoya Inoue has given me motivation. I’ve accomplished so much, so I needed someone to motivate me. It’s brought back my youth again because I have to be at my best.

“Being in this tournament has been tremendous. All these young guys trying to prove themselves and weed out the old generation. But so far, I’ve proven I’m a wall that needs to be climbed, and it’s not an easy wall to climb.”

Said Kalle Sauerland, Chief Boxing Officer of the WBSS: “Two weeks ago we witnessed what was potentially the Fight of the Year (WBSS 140-pound final – Josh Taylor MD 12 Regis Prograis) at The O2 in London, and this Thursday we have another fascinating final. Donaire, the old lion protecting his lair vs Inoue, the pound-for-pound king at the moment.”

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[Stuarty]

Any news on how to watch this in UK yet?

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Any news on how to watch this in UK yet?

SKY SPORTS HAVE JUST ANNOUNCED IT!!!