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Pound-for-pound phenom Naoya Inoue fights Stephen Fulton in Tokyo today, in a bid to become a four-weight world champion.
Japanese superstar Inoue – a former light-flyweight champion and unified title holder at super-flyweight – achieved undisputed status at bantamweight in 2022, before vacating those titles to set up this clash with Fulton. The American, 29, will carry the WBC and WBO super-bantamweight titles into the Ariake Arena, as well as an unbeaten record (21-0, 8 knockouts).
It was in the Ariake Arena that Inoue, 30, last fought, toying with Paul Butler in December before finishing the Briton to stay unbeaten (24-0, 21 KOs). Meanwhile, Fulton most recently competed in June, beating David Roman on points to retain his world titles. Those belts will be on the line today, in what should be an intriguing main event.
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Inoue vs Fulton LIVE: Robeisy Ramirez vs Satoshi Shimizu
It’s been nearly an hour since the last fight! A frustrating wait, but finally we’re going to see some more boxing.
Twelve rounds scheduled, as Cuba’s Ramirez defends the WBO featherweight title against home fighter Shimizu.
After this, it’s Inoue vs Fulton…
Alex Pattle25 July 2023 11:39
Inoue vs Fulton LIVE: Robeisy Ramirez vs Satoshi Shimizu
Now here comes the champion, Ramirez!
Alex Pattle25 July 2023 11:36
Inoue vs Fulton LIVE: Robeisy Ramirez vs Satoshi Shimizu
Shimizu walks out to “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” by Aerosmith.
It’s an unusual choice, but Indy Sport is here for it.
Alex Pattle25 July 2023 11:33
Inoue vs Fulton LIVE: Robeisy Ramirez vs Satoshi Shimizu
Finally! Shimizu is the first to make his ring walk.
Alex Pattle25 July 2023 11:32
Inoue vs Fulton LIVE: Robeisy Ramirez vs Satoshi Shimizu
We’re seeing a lot of highlights packages ahead of this one…
Alex Pattle25 July 2023 11:27
Inoue vs Fulton LIVE: Robeisy Ramirez vs Satoshi Shimizu
We’ve had a fair wait for this one to start. Stay tuned, the ring walks should begin shortly.
Alex Pattle25 July 2023 11:19
Inoue vs Fulton LIVE: Robeisy Ramirez vs Satoshi Shimizu
Prior to his professional career, Ramirez took home gold for Cuba at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics.
Alex Pattle25 July 2023 11:12
Inoue vs Fulton LIVE: Robeisy Ramirez vs Satoshi Shimizu
Robeisy Ramirez after knocking out Abraham Nova last June
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Alex Pattle25 July 2023 11:03
Inoue vs Fulton LIVE: Robeisy Ramirez vs Satoshi Shimizu
Next up is the co-main event…
Robeisy Ramirez defends the WBO featherweight title against Satoshi Shimizu!
Alex Pattle25 July 2023 10:57