Takuma Inoue will defend his WBA World Bantamweight title against Sho Ishida at Tokyo Dome, Tokyo. They are set to compete under the Japan Boxing Commission as part of the undercard event featuring Naoya Inoue versus Luis Nery in the main bout.
Takuma Inoue turned pro in 2013 and proudly sports a record of 19 wins, with five by knockout, against a single loss. He recently secured a knockout victory against Jerwin Ancajas in February 2024. Prior victories include a unanimous decision over Liborio Solis and a TKO against Jake Bornea. Sho Ishida also shares an impressive ring tenure since 2009 with 34 wins, including 17 knockouts, and only three losses. His recent accomplishments include TKO wins over James Pagaling and decisive matches against Victor Santillan and Ronnie Baldonado.
| Method of victory | Naoya Inoue | Sho Ishida |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | None | 18.0 (+1700) |
| By decision or technical decision | None | None |
Naoya Inoue, the overwhelming favorite at 1.1 (-1200), appears set for a sure victory against Sho Ishida, who trails with odds of 6.2 (+520). A win by knockout, TKO, or disqualification for Inoue is highly anticipated but no specific odds are available. Meanwhile, Ishida's chances to secure a knockout victory stand at a distant 18.0 (+1700), suggesting it's a long shot.
Live coverage for the Takuma Inoue vs Sho Ishida main card will start at 04:00 AM EST on ESPN+, Sky Sports. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Takuma Inoue vs Sho Ishida |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-05-06 | 04:00 | 05:50 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-05-06 | 01:00 | 02:50 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-05-06 | 09:00 | 10:50 |
| Australia | 2024-05-06 | 20:00 | 21:50 |
You can watch Takuma Inoue vs Sho Ishida via ESPN+, Sky Sports.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports |
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Naoya Inoue and Luis Nery will compete for the Undisputed Super Bantamweight Title at Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan. Both fighters aim to establish supremacy in the super bantamweight division.
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"I came out for this fight as focused as possible, I had a great preparation, thanks to my team for that. I'm happy that I pleased the fans and gave them what they wanted. I worked a lot on my boxing, that's what I emphasized in the fight. But he is left-handed, so it was not easy to catch him, I had to wait for the right moments to attack, but in general I attacked him with good punches.
What's next? That's up to Dana White, Sean Shelby and Hunter Campbell. We'll see what they come up with. But I've said before, this isn't my last fight. I feel like age doesn't stop me from fighting, I feel great physically. Perhaps I can become a champion again," - stated Aldo.
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The Australian and the American have previously met three times in the octagon, with all three fights going to Alex.
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"Two positive tests? Who has two positive tests? We'll get all the information from the commission and then of course we'll make a statement. But right now we have to get the results of the B sample.
That's what I'm waiting for. But there's no room for anyone to cheat here. And I'm deeply convinced that Ryan did not cheat," said de la Hoya in an interview with YouTube channel FightHype.
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"When I finish my career, my numbers will show where I stand. I know there have been many outstanding boxers in my country, but right now I am the best. I've fought everyone and now I can do whatever I want.
This win means a lot to me. I'm glad I gave Jaime this opportunity. Munguia is a great guy and a great champion. He has a great career ahead of him. I am very proud that the whole world was watching us Mexicans," stated Canelo.
