Inoue Survives Knockdown To Stop Nery In The Sixth

Both fighters exchanged in the second, with Inoue blocking the left hook after the knockdown. Nery stepped forward with another left hook, but Inoue returned the favour. The champion landed his left hook on the counter and dropped Nery. 

Inoue Responds

Inoue’s confidence increased as he had Nery stumbling. The Japanese was landing hooks to the body, as he began to take control in a solid fourth. 

The fifth round spelt trouble for Nery. Inoue landed a cross and left hook and a counter right hook to the head. The pressure told as Inoue connected with another left hook to send Nery down. The challenger got up, but his hands were low, getting hit with numerous punches. Somehow, Nery made it out of the round.

Inoue In Control

The pressure eventually told. Inoue’s customary right hand landed, sending Nery’s head popping back, as the Mexican went through the ropes. With Nery’s vision looking compromised, the referee stopped the fight. The win took Inoue’s record to 27-0 with 24 KO wins.

Post-Fight

“This is the first Tokyo Dome boxing event in 34 years, I’m so happy to be here. A big surprise happened in the first round!” You can say that again. Actually, that happening gave me good motivation and attention. I don’t remember anything that my dad told me during the intermission [after the knockdown], but that gave me motivation and focus until the end of the fight. I know there is some bad feeling for Nery among Japanese fans, but I have respect for him and that’s why I shook hands with him after the fight,” Inoue said