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Photo: Instagram/Naoya Inoue Japanese boxer Naoya Inoue showed true grit and resilience as he overcame an early knockdown to deliver a stunning knockout victory against Mexican challenger Luis Nery.  In a thrilling match at the Tokyo Dome on Monday, Inoue wowed the crowd by dropping Nery three times before securing a sixth-round knockout.  Despite being floored by a powerful left hook in the first round, Inoue fought back fiercely, flooring Nery with a counter left hook in the second round. Photo: Instagram/Naoya Inoue The momentum continued as Inoue sent Nery to the canvas again in the fifth round with another impressive left hook.  Finally, in the sixth round, a massive straight right from Inoue sealed the deal, knocking Nery out cold at the 1:22 mark.  En 20 años se hablará que fue un mexicano, de Tijuana, un corajudo llamado Luis Nery que mandó por primera vez a la lona al miembro del salón de la fama de Canastota y mejor peleador en la historia de Japón 🇯🇵 Na...

Photo: Instagram/Naoya Inoue In a stunning display of skill and dominance, Naoya Inoue secured his second undisputed championship in just over a year, knocking out Marlon Tapales in the 10th round at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.  Inoue's victory fully unified the WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO junior featherweight titles, solidifying his status as a pound-for-pound great. Inoue showcased composure in the opening rounds, measuring up Tapales with his jab.  Despite Tapales' defensive efforts, Inoue's right hand began to flow freely, leading to a series of impactful moments. In the fourth round, a left hook and right hand combination sent Tapales to the canvas for an eight count. Photo: Instagram/Naoya Inoue Tapales showed resilience, landing shots in the fifth, but Inoue's dominance intensified in the later rounds. In the tenth, a powerful right hand by Inoue forced Tapales to the canvas, sealing the victory.  The defeat ended Tapales' brief WBA/IBF junior featherweight tit...

Photo: Instagram/Naoya Inoue In a spectacular display of skill and power, Naoya Inoue once again proved why he is considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. This remarkable feat occurred during a week that saw four of the finest fighters from two different continents competing for championships. Inoue's impressive performance led to the dethroning of the previously undefeated WBC/WBO junior featherweight champion, Stephen Fulton, in the eighth round through a well-timed stoppage at 1:14, at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo. This victory marked a historic moment for Inoue, who had already made boxing history at the same venue just seven months prior by unifying the bantamweight divisions against Paul Butler in the eleventh round. Now, with four titles under his belt, Inoue had achieved the extraordinary feat of becoming a champion in four different weight divisions. Photo: Instagram/Naoya Inoue The road to this remarkable achievement wasn't without challenges. T...

Photo: Instagram/Naoya Inoue Inoue is filled with high expectations and determination as he prepares to showcase his abilities against Stephen Fulton, a fighter he holds in high regard for his skills and intangibles. Setting his sights on a fourth weight division, the unbeaten former three-division titlist engaged in negotiations with Fulton's team, resulting in a highly anticipated showdown scheduled to headline an ESPN+ telecast in the U.S. The pre-fight press conference saw Inoue express his motivation and readiness for this significant bout, stating his eagerness to demonstrate the kind of performance he is capable of delivering. Photo: Instagram/Naoya Inoue Bookmakers have favored Inoue at -400, even though Fulton, as the natural 122-pound fighter and defending champion, holds a size advantage. Fulton has earned his place as the elite of the junior featherweight division, having faced ten unbeaten opponents in just 22 pro fights, including a victory over Brandon Figueroa in a ...