Naoya Inoue Overcomes Early Knockdown to Secure Victory and Defend Titles at Tokyo Dome
In a dramatic turn of events, Naoya Inoue recovers from a first-round knockdown to defeat Luis Nery with a sixth-round knockout, maintaining his unbeaten streak.
- Inoue faced the first knockdown of his career but rallied to knock Nery down three times, culminating in a sixth-round victory.
- The fight marked a successful defense of Inoue's undisputed super bantamweight titles in front of a sell-out crowd at the Tokyo Dome.
- Inoue's resilience and strategic adjustments throughout the fight showcased his dominance in the super bantamweight division.
- Post-fight, Inoue hinted at a potential move to the featherweight division, seeking new challenges after proving his prowess yet again.
- The event was significant as it was the first major boxing match at the Tokyo Dome since the historic Douglas-Tyson upset in 1990.