Naoya Inoue vs Luis Nery Could Hit May 6th Date

Boxingscene has revealed that Naoya Inoue and Luis Nery are on the verge of finalizing an agreement for their upcoming clash for the undisputed junior featherweight championship. This highly anticipated bout is slated to take place on May 6, a Monday, at the iconic Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. In 2023, Inoue secured the 122 undisputed championship by dominating Stephon Fulton and Marlon Tapales. Widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound fighter globally, Inoue is set to defend his 122 reign against the formidable Nery. Nery, known for his impressive power punching, boasts 27 knockouts in his 35 victories, with only one career defeat – a surprising knockout loss to Brandon Figueroa. The upcoming fight is poised to be the most significant boxing event in Japan to date.