Analyzing Inoue's Fist Condition Based on the Gloves Used in the Inoue vs. Fulton Fight: (English translated text below)
試合前グローブ・チェックの映像で両者のグローブが明らかに。尚弥は日本製のWinning、フルトンはメキシコ製（一部日本の報道で米国製と謳われているが正しくはメキシコ）のGrant。これが何を意味するか？
・・・尚弥の拳の怪我により試合日は延長された。完治したとされているが試合前の駆け引きか真偽の程は知れず、しかし試合当日に使われるグローブである程度の予測がつくと踏んだ・・・
Winning社は1937年から続く老舗で、そのグローブは世界中の著名選手に愛されている日本製の一流ギア。昨今のハイテクなグローブに比べ、やや時代遅れとも言える外装であるにも関わらず、ポリウレタン・パッドと硬質スポンジの組み合わせで確実に優しく拳を包む装着感で知られている。完璧な縫製、完璧なクオリティ・コントロール。ビジネス的マーケティングやモデルチェンジもほぼされず、それでも王道を走る安心と信頼のWinning。
一方、Grantは典型的なメキシカン・グローブ、硬い。ウレタンとラテックスの薄手のパディングに外側をEVAフォームで構成されており、モデルによっては馬毛も加えられる。その硬さゆえ殺傷能力も高く、硬いがために当然ながら拳への負担も増える。殺傷能力を優先するあまり、拳を壊してしまう選手もいる。が、パンチを打った際の拳への手応え・反動・音、無骨なスタイル、さらに皮革の匂いといい、魅惑的な側面を持つ”じゃじゃ馬”だ。
例えばメイウェザーやパッキャオをはじめとした名選手たちは練習では拳に優しいWinningで拳を守り、試合でGrantやReyes等の硬いメキシカン・グローブに切り替える。
ゆえに、使われるグローブで尚弥の拳のコンディションがある程度予測できる。直近の試合のバトラー戦では黒のReyes、ドネア2戦でも黒のReyes、ディパエン戦では白のGrant、ダスマリナス戦で黒のGrantと、4試合メキシカン・グローブが続いており、最後にWinningを使ったのは2020年のモロニー戦以来。
フルトン戦で殺傷能力の高いメキシカン・グローブでなく、拳に優しいWinningを選んだのは、それはつまりいまだに故障を抱えているから/もしくはもう大丈夫だが大事をとって拳を守りたいから、という予測ができる。ここは後者である、と切に願うばかりだ。
明日（本日）の試合に武者振るいが止まらない。9 - 11Rあたりで尚弥の左ボディ打ちにフルトンが悶絶しダウン、立ち上がるも尚弥の猛打ラッシュにレフェリー・ストップ、尚弥のTKO勝利と予測🥊⚡️⚡️
（動画は2022年発表 Naoya Inoue Tattooed Barbie, “Nao Ninoue”, W10mm x H320mm x D10mm, 『誰よりも練習を積んできた自信があるから大きく見せる必要もない』- 井上尚弥）
Analyzing Inoue's Fist Condition Based on the Gloves Used in the Inoue vs. Fulton Fight:
According to the pre-fight glove check footage, both fighters' gloves are evident. Inoue is wearing Japanese-made Winning gloves, while Fulton is using Mexican-made (some reports mistakenly claim them as American-made) Grant gloves. What does this signify?
・・・the fight date was extended due to Naoya's hand injury. Although it's said to be healed, the truth behind it remains uncertain, but with the gloves to be used on the day of the match, there is some anticipation and speculation・・・
Winning, founded in 1937, is a long-established brand, and its gloves are top-notch gear loved by renowned athletes worldwide. Despite its somewhat old-fashioned appearance compared to the latest high-tech gloves, it is known for providing a comfortable fit, gently enveloping the fists with a combination of polyurethane padding and rigid sponge. Perfect stitching and impeccable quality control are its hallmarks. With minimal changes in business marketing and design updates, Winning continues to follow the traditional path, offering reliability and trust.
On the other hand, Grant gloves are typical Mexican gloves, known for their "hardness". They feature thin padding made of polyurethane and latex, EVA foam on the outer layer, some even including horsehair in certain models. Due to their hardness, they possess high striking power, but this also means they can put a significant strain on the fists. Some fighters prioritize their punching power to the extent that they risk injuring their own hands. However, the punchers are drawn to the exhilarating aspects of Grant gloves, such as the sensation, recoil, and sound when landing a punch, as well as their rugged style and the captivating aroma of leather, making them a fascinating choice for the spirited fighters.
For instance, top-notch fighters like Mayweather and Pacquiao often protect their hands during practice with the gentler Winning gloves, but when it comes to actual matches, they switch to harder Mexican gloves like Grant or Reyes.
Therefore, the choice of gloves used in Inoue's fights can provide some insight into the condition of his fists. In his recent matches, he has consistently used Mexican gloves, like black Reyes in the Butler fight, black Reyes in the Donaire 2 fight, white Grant in the Dipaen fight, and black Grant in the Dasmarinas fight. The last time he used Winning gloves was in the Moloney fight back in 2020.
Opting for the gentler Winning gloves over the more lethal Mexican gloves in the Fulton fight suggests either he is still dealing with an injury, or he wants to prioritize protecting his hands even if they are okay. Let's hope it's the latter."
Tomorrow's (today's) match, I can't contain my excitement. Around the 9th to 11th round, Inoue's left body shot leaves Fulton in agony, resulting in a knockdown. Though he gets back up, Inoue's fierce barrage forces the referee to stop the fight, predicting Inoue's TKO victory 🥊⚡️⚡️
(Video: "Naoya Inoue Tattooed Barbie," unveiled in 2022, W10mm x H320mm x D10mm, 'I have the confidence that I've trained more than anyone, so there's no need to show off.' - Naoya Inoue)
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