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Naoya Inoue Becomes Two-Weight Undisputed Champion

Inoue, 'The Monster', Knocks Out Marlon Tapales in 10th Round, Hinting at Big Fight in 2024

  • Naoya Inoue has become the second male boxer to unify all four world titles in two different weight classes, following his knockout victory over Marlon Tapales.
  • Inoue, nicknamed 'The Monster', put on a dominant performance, knocking out Tapales in the 10th round to add the IBF and WBA super-bantamweight belts to his WBO and WBC titles.
  • Inoue has previously been a world champion in two other weight classes, having won the WBC championship in light-flyweight and the WBO title in junior-bantamweight.
  • Inoue's victory over Tapales marks his 26th career victory and 23rd by knockout.
  • Inoue hinted at a big fight in the spring of 2024, but details are currently under negotiation.
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