On a night that will remain etched in the memory of boxing fans, the formidable Naoya Inoue defended his world titles in the super bantamweight category with a masterful performance against the brave Luis Nery at the Tokyo Dome. More than 55 thousand spectators vibrating in the venue, Inoue demonstrated once again why he is considered one of the best boxers pound for pound from the actuality.
The confrontation between Asian (27-0, 24 KO) and Mexican (35-2, 27 KO) It promised to be epic from the beginning, and it did not disappoint at all. In a fight full of emotion and drama, the public witnessed an exchange of blows that kept everyone on the edge of their seats from the first bell.
The surprise came early in the first round, when Nery managed to knock down Inoue with a powerful left cross, thus marking the first fall in his career Monster Japanese. However, far from being discouraged, Inoue stood up with determination: “The fall gave me special motivation to continue,” acknowledged the 31-year-old boxer after the fight.
The turn in the fight came in the second round, when the local responded with a devastating blow that sent his rival to the canvas, thus beginning his rise to victory. In the following rounds, Inoue continued to press with surgical precision, wearing down his opponent with a lethal combination of speed and power.
Finally, in the sixth round of the agreed twelve, the climax of the night arrived. With a precise combination, Inoue unleashed a devastating blow that knocked out Nerythus sealing his victory with a spectacular KO that left the public in ecstasy.
Even the promoter Top Rank Boxing published a video through social networks in which the moment in question could be seen up close, and even hear the impact of the gloves on the face of Latin America. While the Japanese boxer celebrated his knockout, the camera stayed with the Mexican, who was seen conscious but totally disoriented.
With this impressive performance, Inoue not only successfully retained his world titles, but also reaffirmed his status as one of the best boxers in the world. Nicknamed The monsterthe 31-year-old Japanese has captured titles in four different divisions and has established himself as a dominant force in the sport of boxing.
Now, with this historic victory over Nery, Inoue continues his legacy as one of the greats of contemporary boxing, and his name is added to the list of candidates for the title of best boxer in the world. With his impressive combination of technical skill, physical prowess and unwavering determination, Naoya Inoue continues to demonstrate why he is known as The monster of the ring.
