He Saw a Small Man Then He Hit the Canvas

He Saw a Small Man... Then He Hit the Canvas The buildup to the showdown was almost as fascinating as the fight itself. Steven Fulton entered the biggest challenge of his career carrying supreme confidence, convinced that Naoya Inoue's dominance in the lighter weight classes would not translate against a naturally bigger, stronger champion. During interviews and public appearances, Fulton repeatedly hinted that the Japanese superstar was simply too small to compete with him. He dismissed the danger of Inoue's devastating power, insisting that his own size, reach, and defensive ability would neutralize everything the challenger brought into the ring. To many observers, Fulton appeared completely certain that he had already solved the puzzle before the opening bell ever sounded.