Inoue (27-0, 24 KOs) Defends Titles with 6th-Round KO of Nery at Tokyo Dome

May 6, 2024, 12:07 PM

In a thrilling boxing match at the Tokyo Dome, Naoya Inoue defended his undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO super-bantamweight world titles by knocking out Luis Nery in the sixth round. The fight was marked by intense action from the start, with both fighters experiencing knockdowns in the early rounds. Inoue, who was knocked down for the first time in his career in the first round with a score of 10-8 in favor of Nery, made a strong comeback, demonstrating resilience and strategic prowess. In the second round, Inoue scored a knockdown against Nery, evening the score at 10-8. By the sixth round, Inoue's powerful right hand delivered a decisive blow that ended the fight, securing his victory and maintaining his undefeated record of 27-0 with 24 KOs.