- What: Naoya Inoue vs. Sam Goodman boxing match
- Where: The Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan
- When: Tuesday, December 24th
- How to watch: This will be a PPV event for fans to enjoy
While plenty of people can't stop talking about the upcoming boxing match between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, don't forget that there's another brilliant bout on the way too. We're of course talking about the showdown between Sam Goodman and Naoya Inoue. This should be a fun one, but keep in mind Naoya Inoue is a monster boxing favorite to beat Sam Goodman when they face off. Will he win?
That's what a lot of people are expecting. Despite this fight not getting the same amount of hype as Fury against Usyk, this is still an event that boxing fans are quite confident about. Inoue is hoping to make a statement in this one. At the same time, Goodman has surely seen the odds against him and he's going to want to prove his haters wrong. It's not going to be easy for him, though.
| Boxing odds |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inoue to win | -2500 | -2500 | -2500 |
| Goodman to win | +1400 | +1400 | +1400 |
| Over 9.5 rounds | -110 | -110 | -110 |
| Under 9.5 rounds | -110 | -110 | -110 |
"He's an opponent I cannot avoid if I'm going to defend my titles," Inoue told reporters during a Tokyo press conference leading up to his upcoming fight with Goodman. "My motivation going forward is to surpass my last fight's performance."
According to the best online sports betting sites, Inoue has been given a head-turning -2500 boxing betting odds to post a victory. Those odds tell you that people in Vegas think it's close to a lock that he's going to post a win. Goodman has been given +1400 odds, which isn't a good sign for him. It will be interesting to see how things play out here, but we're surely going with Inoue as our pick for this one.
Naoya Inoue is averaging 4 fights per year. Incredible‼️
🔹December 26th 2023 vs Tapales
🔹May 6th 2024 vs Nery
🔹September 3rd 2024 vs Doheny
🔹December 24th 2024 vs Goodman(Picture below from this week). pic.twitter.com/dzR1GII4LS
— Boxing Kingdom (@BoxingKingdom14) December 9, 2024
Don't expect Naoya Inoue and Sam Goodman to go the distance in this one
Taking a look at how long we expect this fight to last, don't expect Naoya Inoue and Sam Goodman to go the distance in this one. This matchup has been set for 12 rounds, but from our chair, we think it'd be a complete and total stunner if this one doesn't end early. The over/under for rounds has been set at 9.5, which even we think is a bit high.
The fact of the matter is that Goodman has his back completely against the wall. Inoue is clearly the better fighter and he's going to want to end this meeting as soon as possible. We'll give Goodman credit, as he's a smart fighter and he'll hope to post some strong defense against Inoue. However, we think Inoue is going to be able to outsmart him as this fight goes on.
🇯🇵🏋♂️Naoya Inoue's media workout ahead of his December 24th Undisputed Super Bantamweight Title defence against Sam Goodman pic.twitter.com/nPBzLLCYcu
— Tokkerū (@ATokkers5) December 4, 2024
"The opportunity to throw my name up there and, and be one of the biggest names in the sport. All that excites me, that challenge, and I'm up for it," Goodman said on facing Inoue. "So, I'm not building him up into something he's not. I know he can be beaten. I know he can be hurt, anyone can, so it's something that excites me and is an opportunity that I'm ready for."
In terms of prop bets, people have the opportunity to put a wager on if they think this fight will go the full 12 rounds, or if things will end beforehand. If you think the fight will go the distance, there are +550 odds for that to happen. However, if you think the night will end far more in advance and it won't go the distance, there are -650 odds for that. We're going with that as our pick.
Will Naoya Inoue be able to win via a knockout?
A big question fans have on their minds is will Naoya Inoue be able to win via a knockout? Again, Goodman is a smart fighter and his defense is something to keep in mind for this clash. Having said that, it's going to be a massive challenge for him to fend off Inoue throughout the entirety of this bout.
Goodman has respect for Inoue, but he's a global standout. He wants to end things with a bang. Come Christmas Eve, Inoue knows what's going to be on the line, as countless people across the planet are going to be watching this fight closely.
We think he'll be able to end this fight very early and do so via a mid-round knockout. That's going to be our pick too. Looking to get in on the betting action? Check the BetOnline sign up bonus and other promotions, as there are fun boxing events on the way. On top of Inoue vs. Goodman, the Fury vs. Usyk match is going to be one for boxing supporters to keep an eye on.
