NAOYA INOUE is looking to make history once again as he aims to become just the second man to win an undisputed world championship in two weight devisions today.
The Japanese monster takes on Filipino Marlon Tapales in a clash for all four belts on Boxing Day in Tokyo.
And SunSport will have all the round-by-round coverage for you.
Follow all the action with our live blog below…
- Start time: 10am, 12pm main event
- Stream: Sky Sports Arena/NOW TV
- Venue: Ariake Arena, Tokyo
Inoue vs Tapales – R1
Inoue just feeling his way into this fight, throwing right hands at Tapales’ gloves.
The Flipino finds his way through with a right hand of his own but the Monster seems completely unfazed by it.
A measured approach so far from Tapales, who doesn’t look scared of Inoue’s forward approach.
Inoue’s pressure steals the round, though.
Ring-walks
Both men have made their ring-walks and are ready to go.
Inoue holds the WBC and WBO titles in the 122lb division, winning them off Stephen Fulton in the summer.
Tapales has the WBA and IBF straps in his possession.
Inoue vs Tapales
The two fighters looked in great condition at the weigh-in on Christmas day.
Credit: AFP
Welcome to Inoue vs Tapales
Hello and welcome to SunSport’s live coverage of Nayoa Inoue vs Marlon Tapales.
We’re nearly set for the main event here in Tokyo as Inoue goes for two-time undisputed status.
But he has a tough opponent in Filipino Tapales in front of him.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
