In an interview, DiBella acknowledged that he is excited to witness Inoue’s fight in Tokyo, saying that it is a remarkable opportunity to see the Japanese boxing idol in action. Inoue’s fight is not the only notable match recently… as the boxing promoter believes that the sport is currently healthier in Japan than in the United States.
DiBella expressed his skepticism about Shawn Porter’s claim that Inoue needs to take big fights in America to increase his popularity. According to DiBella, “Inoue is already a household name in Japan,” “drawing parallels between the boxer and iconic Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani.” The promoter praised Inoue’s ability to fill the Tokyo Dome, noting that even the highly publicized match between Devin Haney and Garcia did not have the same level of enthusiasm and attendance.
“Boxing is healthier right now in Japan than it is in the United States,” DiBella stated… highlighting the stark contrast between the two markets.
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TOKYO ⁘ Lou DiBella has decided to stop off in Tokyo on his way to Australia to watch pound-for-pounder Naoya Inoue light up the Tokyo Dome in front of 55,000 fans.
The disenfranchised promoter will be in Perth next weekend when his lightweight contender George Kambosos (21-2, 10 KOs) faces Ukrainian star Vasiliy Lomachenko (17-3, 11 KOs) at the RAC Arena for the vacant IBF crown.
