Before their upcoming fight, Naoya Inoue and Louis Nery successfully made weight for the undisputed 122-pound championship bout. Inoue weighed in at 121¾ pounds while Nery weighed 120.8 pounds, setting the stage for their clash. The fight will be the main event in a card featuring four title fights to be aired on ESPN+ and Amazon Prime Japan this Monday from the iconic Tokyo Dome. This event marks the return of boxing to the venue since Buster Douglas’ upset victory over Mike Tyson in 1990.
Nery, aiming to become a two-time RING champion, aims to redeem himself in Japan after previously facing weight issues in his fight against Shinsuke Yamanaka. Inoue, on the other hand, looks to defend his title and continue his dominance in the ring. The bout promises to be an exciting showdown between two skilled fighters.
Aside from the main event, the card includes three other title fights featuring top fighters like Jason Moloney, Takuma Inoue, and Seigo Yuri Akui. These matchups are expected to deliver thrilling performances and showcase the talent present in the bantamweight and flyweight divisions.
With both Inoue and Nery in prime form and ready to go, fans can expect an electrifying night of boxing action in Tokyo. The undercard bouts are also set to provide entertainment and excitement for boxing enthusiasts.
Stay tuned for the event broadcast on ESPN+ and Amazon Prime Japan to witness the spectacle of top-level boxing with high stakes and intense competition.
Jake Donovan is a senior writer for The Ring and vice president of the Boxing Writers Association of America.
