Four-weight world champion Naoya Inoue will defend his super-bantamweight titles against Luis Nery in Tokyo next week.
The pound-for-pound boxing superstar is a two-weight undisputed king following his stunning knockout win against Marlon Tapales.
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Inoue will defend his titles against Nery in JapanCredit: Naoki Fukuda/Top Rank
Inoue will now take on former world champion Nery, (35-1-0), but hasn’t fought since stopping Froilan Saludar in July.
‘The Monster’ is known for his ferocious punching power but so is his Mexican challenger with both having the ability to strike a knockout blow.
Inoue vs Nery: Date and UK start time
This 12-round super-bantamweight title bout will take place on Monday, May 6.
It will be held at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan.
Start times for the event are yet to be confirmed.
Inoue vs Nery: How to follow
The fight will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK.
It will be available to watch on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena.
Existing customers will be able to watch for free and for those without Sky Sports can find more details on how to subscribe here.
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Inoue is the undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO world championCredit: Naoki Fukuda/Top Rank
Ringside footage as Naoya Inoue produces stunning display to become four-weight world champion via TKO in front of home crowd in Tokyo
Inoue vs Nery: Undercard
Subject to change
MAIN EVENT: Naoya Inoue vs Luis Nery – for IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO super-bantamweight titles
Seigo Yuri Akui vs Taku Kuwahara – WBA flyweight title
Takuma Inoue vs Sho Ishida – WBA bantamweight title
Jason Moloney vs Yoshiki Takei – WBO bantamweight title
TJ Doheny vs Bryl Bayogos
Inoue vs Nery: What has been said?
Announcing the stacked card, Top Rank chairman Bob Arum said: “Naoya Inoue is the world’s best fighter, a young man who amazes me every time he steps in the ring.
“Luis Nery is a tough challenger, but I fully expect Inoue to get the job done in front of more than 50,000 fans at the Tokyo Dome.
“In addition to this incredible main event, we have a spectacular undercard highlighted by Jason Moloney, a road warrior who is coming to Japan determined to show he’s the world’s best bantamweight.”
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