Shakur Stevenson Rules Out Naoya Inoue Fight Talk Shakur Stevenson has dismissed the possibility of a potential matchup against Naoya Inoue, emphasizing the significant size disparity between the two fighters as a key factor in ruling out the idea. Stevenson addressed the topic on X earlier this month, offering a brief but definitive response when asked about facing Inoue. His comment, “He too small, It wouldn’t be fair,” underscores the current gap between the two athletes. The disparity in their weight classes highlights the practical challenges of such a matchup. Stevenson, who recently secured a victory over Teofimo Lopez, now competes at 140 pounds. In contrast, Inoue remains the undisputed champion at 122 pounds, having built his career across lower weight divisions. Despite Inoue’s gradual progression from light flyweight to his current weight class, the gap between the two fighters remains substantial, with nearly a 20-pound difference. The idea of a showdown between Stevenson and Inoue has lingered for years, fueled by their consistent presence near the top of pound-for-pound rankings. However, their career trajectories have diverged significantly. Stevenson has added titles in multiple divisions and is now linked to a potential move up to 147 pounds, further distancing himself from Inoue’s weight class. Meanwhile, Inoue has remained focused on his current division, super bantamweight, with no indication of pursuing higher weight classes. Stevenson’s response effectively closes the door on the discussion, acknowledging the appeal of the names involved while emphasizing the logistical and fairness issues posed by the weight difference. The fight, while theoretically intriguing, remains an impractical option given the current circumstances.#teofimo_lopez #shakur_stevenson #naoya_inoue #super_bantamweight #light_flyweight
