In the headline event in Tokyo, Japan, Naoya Inoue, also known as "The Monster," squared off against Luis Nery.
The battle began with both fighters testing each other's defenses. Nery opened with a strong left hook which put Inoue to the canvas, but Inoue quickly recovered and took control of the fight. By the fifth round, Inoue had fully taken over, knocking Nery down with a punishing left hook, signaling the beginning of the end. Despite Nery's efforts to recover and continue, Inoue's relentless attack proved too much, culminating in the knockout blow in the sixth round.
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In the co-main event, Yoshiki Takei dominated Jason Moloney over ten rounds. Despite a point deduction for low blows, Takei earned a decisive victory with scores of 117-110, 116-111, and 116-111. Takei's performance was a masterclass in distance management and power, leaving Moloney struggling to find his rhythm throughout the bout.
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Also on the card, Takuma Inoue faced Sho Ishida in a bantamweight contest. After recovering from an early knockdown, Takuma Inoue dominated the later rounds, clearly outboxing Ishida to win convincingly with scores of 116-111, 118-109, and 118-109.
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Seigo Yuri Akui also secured a clear victory over Taku Kuwahara, controlling the fight with his aggressive style and precise jabbing. Akui's dominance was reflected in the unanimous decision of 117-111, 117-111, and 118-110.
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