World Boxing Title Fights at Tokyo Dome in 34 Years: Naoya Inoue vs. Luis Nery Showdown Highlights
Japan’s undisputed super bantamweight world champion, Naoya Inoue, is eagerly anticipating his upcoming defense of his four belts against Mexico’s Luis Nery. The fight will take place at Tokyo Dome on Saturday, marking the venue’s first world boxing title fights in 34 years.
Inoue expressed his excitement during a press conference in Yokohama, stating that he believes the bout will be monumental and hopes to secure a victory with a knockout. He emphasized the rare opportunity of having such a significant fight take place in such a prestigious environment. Nery, who previously faced suspension for weight issues, assured that his weight would not be an issue this time and also aims for a knockout victory.
The match promises to be an intense showdown as both fighters hold impressive records. Inoue has a record of 26-0 with 23 knockouts while Nery boasts a record of 35-1 with 27 KOs. With three other world title bouts on the card, including Takuma Inoue defending his WBA bantamweight title against Sho Ishida and Seigo Yuri Akui defending his WBA flyweight title against Taku Kuwahara, the event is sure to be a night of action-packed entertainment.
Australian WBO bantamweight champion Jason Moloney will face off against 10th-ranked Yoshiki Takei, a former K-1 kickboxer, in another highly anticipated bout on the card. The Tokyo Dome card is set to feature some of the best talent in the sport and is sure to leave fans wanting more.
