How do you beat a guy like Naoya Inoue?
Simple.
Bring in John Riel Casimero.
While Superman boasts of extraordinary powers, kryptonite is his weakness.
Casimero is Inoue’s kryptonite.
But the thing is, it is nearly impossible to get hold of kryptonite given the situation Casimero is in right now.
Just moments after Inoue crushed Marlon Tapales in Tokyo, talks immediately revolved around potential foes.
Luis Nery’s name was the fellow every Tom, Dick and Harry mentioned.
Another name that was on fight fans’ lips was that of Uzbekistan’s Murodjon Akhmadakliev, the fighter Tapales beat last year to become a unified champion.
So, in 2024, Inoue already has two fors lined up: Nery in May and Akhmadaliev by August-September.
Inoue could also do a third sometime in November or December depending on the way his duel with Akhmadaliev would end.
But honestly, Inoue won’t have any difficulties knocking his head off.
Same is true with the heavy-handed Nery, who is tailor-made for the superbly-skilled Japanese.
Though a power-puncher, Nery is slow-footed and is not known for his durability.
The moment Inoue lands either the left hook or right straight, there’s no way the Mexican is going to endure the paralyzing power.
It would take Inoue not more than a combined 10 rounds to dispose of Nery and Akhmadaliev.
However, if Nery becomes lucky and lands first, he can send Inoue to dreamland.
But in all likelihood, it is Inoue who’s going to score the first major connection.
And if that happens, it would soon be game over.
But if Inoue suddenly finds himself opposing Casimero, then things could end violently.
Of all the guys out there, it is Casimero who can shatter Inoue’s aura of invincibility.
Keeping my fingers crossed that all the key players in the equation would set aside their differences for the fight to happen.
Sean Gibbons of MP Promotions has expressed his desire to lend a hand given his solid connections.
The ball is now in Casimero’s court.
