In front of 55,000 spectators at the Tokyo Dome, Inoue dispatched Nery with ease, stoking just a fire in the unbeaten fighter.
Following back-and-forth left-hook takedowns in the first two rounds, Inoue unleashed a devastating right hand to finish off Mexico’s Nery and end the challenge to his title.
With the win, Inoue increased his record to 27-0 and cemented his status as the greatest fighter in the world, regardless of weight class. It was an incredibly exciting display.
With skill, Inoue was able to cradle all four world title belts around his five foot five inch frame.