During a recent discussion, Trainer Virgil Hunter touched on the possibility of a match-up between Naoya Inoue and Gervonta Davis, who compete in different weight categories. Hunter proposed that Inoue would need to step up in weight to face Davis, as Davis should not drop below 135 pounds. However, the idea of this bout appears to be impractical and unfair due to the notable size gap between the two boxers.
Inoue, a bantamweight boxer, has recently transitioned to the super-bantamweight division, having participated in only three fights in that category. Conversely, Davis has fought at weights as high as 140 pounds and reportedly weighs more than Inoue during non-competition periods. The notion of Inoue moving up several weight divisions to confront Davis is deemed impractical and unwarranted.
Despite suggestions for Inoue to challenge himself by moving up in weight, there are arguments against the necessity for him to face a significantly larger opponent to strengthen his legacy. Inoue is satisfied competing at 122 pounds and might not even contemplate a move to featherweight. Given the size difference between Inoue and Davis, the proposed fight appears nonsensical and imbalanced.
On the whole, the prospect of Inoue going up against Davis in a higher weight class lacks coherence considering the substantial size difference between the fighters. Inoue is content with his current weight division, and pressuring him to move up in weight for this specific match is viewed as unnecessary and potentially harmful to his career.
