Inoue vs. Nery: Undisputed Super-Bantamweight Title Fight in Tokyo
In an eagerly anticipated boxing showdown, the undisputed super-bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan is set to defend his title against the experienced Luis Nery on Monday at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. Inoue, widely regarded as one of the two finest fighters in the world, is coming off an impressive stoppage victory over Stephen Fulton Jr. in July, further cementing his status as a dominant force in the sport.
Inoue’s challenger, Nery, has only suffered one loss in his career, which came against the aggressive Brandon Figueroa in 2021. Figueroa, who previously stopped Nery in seven rounds, believes that Inoue’s all-around skills and punching power will prove too much for the Mexican fighter.
“He’s a really good fighter, man – an A-plus fighter. He ticks off the list in every area. He can box; he can brawl; he has power; speed; precision; everything,” Figueroa said of Inoue. “Nery’s too open. Inoue’s going to find that an execute it. [I expect] a late, knockout victory for Inoue.”
Inoue’s combination of technical prowess and devastating power has earned him a reputation as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world, alongside Terence Crawford. With Nery’s tendency to leave openings in his defense, Figueroa believes Inoue’s all-around abilities will be the difference-maker in this highly anticipated clash.
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