Naoya Inoue Shines at Tokyo Dome as He Plots KO Victory Against Luis Nery
In a thrilling press conference held in Yokohama, Japan’s Naoya Inoue expressed his excitement for the upcoming defense of his four belts against Mexico’s Luis Nery. The undisputed super bantamweight world champion stated that he believes the fight will be monumental and hopes to secure a victory with a knockout.
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. With Inoue holding a record of 26-0 with 23 knockouts and Nery boasting a record of 35-1 with 27 KOs, the match promises to be an intense showdown.
The Tokyo Dome card will feature three other world title bouts in addition to the main event. Takuma Inoue, Naoya’s younger brother and WBA bantamweight champion, will defend his title against top-ranked contender Sho Ishida. WBA flyweight champion Seigo Yuri Akui will have his first title defense against Taku Kuwahara, while Australian WBO bantamweight champion Jason Moloney will face 10th-ranked Yoshiki Takei, a former K-1 kickboxer.
Inoue emphasized the rare opportunity of having such a significant fight take place in such a prestigious environment. He stated that it is an honor to defend his titles at Tokyo Dome and hopes to make it memorable for all involved.
