A "Monster" Event May 6th Inoue vs Nery Plus Three Title Fights

In a thrilling announcement made in Tokyo, the much-awaited showdown between Naoya Inoue and Luis Nery for the undisputed super bantamweight championship has been confirmed. Set to take place on May 6th at the iconic Tokyo Dome, this epic clash will be the highlight of an electrifying night of boxing, streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime-Japan/ESPN+.

Adding to the excitement, the event will showcase a lineup of four major title fights, promising fans an unforgettable spectacle. Among the featured bouts, bantamweight titlists Jason Moloney and Takuma Inoue will defend their crowns in separate showdowns. Moloney, ranked second in the division, will put his WBO strap on the line against the undefeated Yoshiki Takei, a former kickboxing standout and stablemate of Naoya Inoue. Meanwhile, Takuma Inoue, ranked fifth at 118, will defend his WBA title against fellow countryman Sho Ishida, marking a historic moment as he fights on the same card as his older brother for the first time since December 2022.

The reigning champions, Moloney and Takuma Inoue, both ascended to their titles shortly after Naoya Inoue vacated the bantamweight throne in January. Takuma secured the WBA belt with a victory over Liborio Solis in April, followed by a successful defense against Jerwin Ancajas in February. Moloney, on the other hand, retained his WBO belt with a thrilling majority decision win over Saul Sanchez in January, a bout that instantly became a contender for the Fight of the Year.

Additionally, the event will feature WBA flyweight titleholder Seigo Yuri Akui defending his crown against Taku Kuwahara in a highly anticipated rematch. Akui claimed the belt with a hard-fought decision victory over Artem Dalakian in January and will look to replicate his success against Kuwahara, whom he defeated via stoppage in their previous encounter in July 2021.

With such a stacked lineup of world-class matchups, the "Monster" event promises to be a must-watch for boxing fans worldwide. Tune in live at 4 am ET / 1 am PT on ESPN+ to witness history in the making.