By Joe KoizumiPhotos by Naoki Fukuda
Hideyuki Ohashi of Ohashi Promotions in the present day (Wednesday) has introduced a huge quadruple world title occasion on the Tokyo Dome (the capability of which is 55,000) in Tokyo, Japan, on Might 6. The Dome shall be used for a boxing occasion for the primary time for the reason that historic upset of Mike Tyson vs. James Buster Doughlas in 1990. The forthcoming title bouts are as follows:
Undisputed tremendous bantamweight title boutNaoya Inoue (Japan; 26-0, 23 KOs)vs.WBC necessary challenger #1 Luis Nery (Mexico; 35-1, 27 KOs)
WBA bantamweight title boutTakuma Inoue (Japan; 19-1, 5 KOs)vs.WBA necessary challenger #1 Sho Ishida (Japan; 34-3, 17 KOs)
WBO bantamweight title boutJason Moloney (Australia; 27-2, 19 KOs)vs.#10 Yoshiki Takei (Japan; 8-0, 8 KOs)
WBA flyweight title boutSeigo Yuri Akui (Japan; 19-2-1, 11 KOs)vs.#3 Taku Kuwahara (Japan; 13-1, 8 KOs)
“Monster” Naoya and Luis “Pantera” Nery had been each in attendance on the press convention earlier than an amazing many press individuals at Tokyo Dome Resort.
Naoya mentioned, “It’s my nice pleasure to combat the strongest challenger Luis Nery at such a huge present on the Tokyo Dome.”
Nery mentioned, “At first I wish to apologize for my earlier mistake in making weight in opposition to Shinsuke Yamanaka in 2018. Given such an amazing alternative to combat “Monster” Inoue, I want to present my energy and win the belts from him.”
Questioned on their respective rival, Naoya mentioned, “Nery is a hard-punching, aggressive and sturdy boxer, so I want to practice arduous to defeat this robust opposition.”
Nery mentioned, “Naoya is a really quick, proficient and robust champion. However I’ve no concern however my respect and combating spirit to him.”
Questioned what this bout means to every of them, Inoue replied, “That is my most motivated combat in my profession since I see Nery as a really harmful challenger.”
Nery mentioned, “I’m additionally very vastly motivated to combat him. It’s my honor to change gloves with such an amazing champion as Inoue.”
Requested what combat shall be anticipated, Inoue mentioned, “I want to be victorious with Nery doing nothing in opposition to me.”
Nery mentioned, “It is going to be a superb combat. I’ll present my greatest efficiency and can present I’m the most effective Mexican boxers in historical past.”
Requested about Nery’s earlier weight scandal and suspension (although currently revoked by the JBC), Inoue mentioned, “I don’t mirror the previous on Nery. I’ll merely think about combating.”
Nery mentioned, “I’ll additionally think about combating Inoue on this confrontation.”
It is going to be proven stay by Amazon Prime Video in Japan and by ESPN+ in US.
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