Naoya Inoue, the reigning super bantamweight world champion from Japan, expressed his eagerness for the upcoming title defense against Mexico’s Luis Nery in a press conference held in Yokohama on Saturday. Inoue stated that he believes this fight will be historic and hopes to secure a victory with a knockout. This highly anticipated bout will take place at Tokyo Dome, marking the venue’s first world boxing title fights in 34 years.
Inoue highlighted the significance of having such a significant fight occur in such an esteemed environment. Nery, who has faced suspension for weight issues in the past, assured that his weight would not be an issue this time and also aims for a knockout victory. With Inoue boasting a record of 26-0 with 23 knockouts and Nery having a record of 35-1 with 27 KOs, this match promises to be an intense showdown.
The Tokyo Dome card will feature three other world title bouts aside from 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.