Inoue vs Nery

Who won Inoue vs Nery?

Naoya Inoue beat Luis Nery by knockout in the 6th round on Monday, May 6th, 2024, at Tokyo Dome, Tokyo.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 12 rounds in the Super Bantamweight division, which meant the weight limit was 122 pounds (8.7 stone or 55.3 kg).

This contest was for the undisputed super bantamweight championship of the world, with the IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO belts on the line.

Inoue was making his 4th defense of the The Ring Junior Featherweight Championship. He won this belt against Marlon Tapales in December 2023. He had held this belt for 1 year, 6 months and 7 days.

He was also making his 6th defense of the WBO World Junior Featherweight Championship. He won this belt against Stephen Fulton in July 2023. He had held this title for 1 year, 11 months and 8 days.

Also, on the line was his 5th defense of the IBF World Junior Featherweight Championship. He won this belt against Marlon Tapales in December 2023. He had been recognised as this champion for 1 year, 6 months and 7 days.

In addition, he was making his 6th defense of the WBC World Super Bantamweight Championship. He won this belt against Stephen Fulton in July 2023. He had been WBC champion for 1 year, 11 months and 8 days.

Finally, he was making his 5th defense of the WBA Super World Super Bantamweight Championship. He won this belt against Marlon Tapales in December 2023. He had been WBA champion for 1 year, 6 months and 7 days.

Also on the undercard Takuma Inoue was victorious over Sho Ishida for the WBA World Bantamweight championship, Jason Moloney lost to Yoshiki Takei for the WBO World Bantamweight belt, Seigo Yuri Akui defeated Taku Kuwahara for the WBA World Flyweight title, and TJ Doheny was victorious over Bryl Bayogos.

Inoue vs Nery stats

Back in May 2024, Naoya Inoue stepped into the ring with an undefeated record of 26 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws.

Luis Nery made his way to the ring with a record of 35 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws.

Naoya Inoue was the older man by 2 years, at 31 years old.

Inoue had a 3-inch reach advantage.

Naoya Inoue fought out of the orthodox stance, while Luis Nery was a southpaw.

Inoue was the less experienced professional fighter, having had 10 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2012, 4 months later than Nery, whose first professional fight was in 2012. He had fought 7 fewer professional rounds, totaling 181 compared to Nery's 188.

Luis Nery was ranked number 5 by the WBA, 1 by the WBC, and 2 by the WBO in the 122lb division.

Inoue vs Nery form

Inoue remained undefeated as a professional, stopping 5 of his recent opponents.

In his last fight leading up to this contest, he had won against Marlon Tapales on December 26, 2023, by knockout in the 10th round in their IBF World Junior Featherweight, WBA Super World Super Bantamweight, WBC World Super Bantamweight and WBO World Junior Featherweight championship fight at Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan.

Prior to that, he had won against Stephen Fulton on July 25, 2023, by technical knockout in the 8th round in their WBC World Super Bantamweight and WBO World Junior Featherweight championship fight at Ariake Arena, Koto-Ku.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Paul Butler on December 13, 2022, by knockout in the 11th round in their The Ring Bantamweight, WBO World Bantamweight, IBF World Bantamweight and WBC World Bantamweight championship fight at Ariake Arena, Koto-Ku, Tokyo.

Before that, he had defeated Nonito Donaire on June 7, 2022, by technical knockout in the 2nd round in their WBC World Bantamweight, WBA Super World Bantamweight and IBF World Bantamweight championship fight at Super Arena, Saitama.

He had won against Aran Dipaen on December 14, 2021, by technical knockout in the 8th round in their WBA Super World Bantamweight and IBF World Bantamweight championship fight at Kokugikan, Tokyo.

Nery had beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 3 of them, going the distance once.

In his last fight before this contest, he had defeated Froilan Saludar on July 8, 2023, by knockout in the 2nd round at Metepec, México, Mexico.

Prior to that, he had defeated Azat Hovhannisyan on February 18, 2023, by technical knockout in the 11th round at Pomona, California, United States.

Going into that contest, he had beaten David Carmona on October 1, 2022, by knockout in the 3rd round at Auditorio Municipal Fausto Gutiérrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico.

Before that, he had won against Carlos Castro on February 5, 2022, by split decision in their 10 round contest at Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

He had been beaten by Brandon Figueroa on May 15, 2021, by knockout in the 7th round in their WBC World Super Bantamweight and WBA World Super Bantamweight championship fight at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson.

Activity check

In terms of activity leading into the fight, Naoya Inoue had been fighting more than Luis Nery.

Going into this contest, Naoya Inoue had last fought 4 months and 10 days ago, while Luis Nery's last outing had been 9 months and 28 days ago.

Inoue's last 5 fights had come over a period of 2 years, 4 months and 22 days, which means he had been fighting approximately every 5 months and 23 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 39 rounds, meaning that they had lasted 7.8 rounds on average.

Nery's last 5 fights had come over a period of 2 years, 11 months and 21 days, meaning he had been fighting on average every 7 months and 5 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 33 rounds, meaning that they had lasted 6.6 rounds on average.

What time did Inoue vs Nery start?

The fighters were expected to ringwalk at around 11:15 AM UTC at Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan, which was 7:15 AM EST or 4:15 AM PST on the West Coast of America, or 12:15 PM BST in the UK.

Who broadcast Inoue vs Nery?

The ESPN+ show began at 4:00 AM EST / 1:00 AM PST. The Sky Sports Action broadcast of the card started at 9:00 AM (BST).

What were the odds on Inoue vs Nery?

Naoya Inoue was a 1/18 (-1700) favorite going into the contest, while Luis Nery made his way into the ring at 9/1 (+900) with oddsmakers.