Naoya Inoue vs. Luis Nery is a professional boxing match scheduled for May 6, 2024, at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, for super bantam belts. At the bout, which will be broadcast at 4:00 AM (ET) and 9:00 AM (UK), Inoue will defend his super bantam WBC, WBO, IBF, and WBA belts against Luis Nery. Four world titles are at stake in this bout, which is the main event of a show in Tokyo, Japan.
Naoya Inoue is considered one of the world's top pound-for-pound boxers. He has won titles in four weight classes and was the undisputed bantamweight champion before stepping up in weight. In his debut fight in the new division, Inoue defeated Stephen Fulton by eighth-round TKO to capture the WBC and WBO super bantam world titles, then he went on to defeat Marlon Tapales by KO in Round 10.
On the other hand, Luis Nery is a two-time bantamweight champion in 2017 and 2018 with WBC and Ring Magzine titles, as well as a WBC super bantamweight title from 2021 to mid 2021. Nery has a nearly perfect record with just one loss out of 36 bouts, losing to Brandan Figueroa in May 2021 by knockout, losing his super bantamweight title.
Naoya Inoue vs. Luis Nery Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Naoya Inoue | Luis Nery |
| Record | 26-0-0 | 35-1-0 |
| Championship | IBF World Super BantamWBA Super World Super BantamWBC World Super BantamWBO World Super Bantam | WBC BantamWBC Super Bantam |
| Age | 31 | 29 |
| Height | 5′ 5″ / 165cm | 5′ 5″ / 165cm |
| Division(s) | Super Bantam | Super Bantam |
| Reach | 68.1" / 173 cm | 65" / 165 cm |
| KO Percentage | 88% | 77% |
| Rounds | 156 | 175 |
| Win streak (active) | 26 | 4 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| Professional Debut | 2012 | 2012 |
Naoya Inoue Record
Naoya Inoue's record as of May 2024 stands at 26 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws. He has now won 26 of his matches without a loss. Holding an 88% knockout ratio, he has stopped 23 of his opponents out of those 26 victories. His professional fights average six rounds, since he has boxed 156 rounds in total.
| 26 matches | 26 wins | 0 losses |
| By Knockout | 23 | 0 |
| By Decision | 3 | 0 |
Luis Nery Record
Luis Nery's record as of May 2024 is 35 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws. He has a 77% knockout ratio after stopping 27 of his opponents over those 35 victories. His professional fights have lasted an average of 4.9 rounds, out of the 175 rounds he has boxed.
| 36 matches | 25 wins | 1 loss |
| By Knockout | 27 | 1 |
| By Decision | 8 | 0 |
*Last updated on May 3, 2024.
FAQs
A. Naoya Inoue and Luis Nery will face off in a professional boxing match on May 6, 2024, at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, for the junior featherweight belts.
A. Four world titles are at stake in the bout between Naoya Inoue and Luis Nery: the IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO junior featherweight belts.
A. Naoya Inoue's record as of May 2024 is 26 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws, with 23 wins by knockout.
A. Luis Nery's record as of May 2024 is 35 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws, with 27 wins by knockout.
A. Naoya Inoue has an 88% knockout percentage, having stopped 23 of his opponents out of 26 victories.
A. Luis Nery has a 77% knockout percentage, having stopped 27 of his opponents out of 35 victories.
