Naoya Inoue defended his undisputed junior featherweight titles against Ye Joon Kim at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo. Kim rehydrated to 147lbs, while Inoue maintained a comfortable 135lbs. Jin Sasaki won a unanimous decision against Shoki Sakai and boldly called out several welterweight champions, expressing his determination to become the first Japanese welterweight champion. Inoue's original opponent, Sam Goodman, withdrew prior to the fight due to injury, presenting Inoue with an unexpected challenge that he viewed positively.
Inoue comfortably made the super bantamweight limit of 122lbs before the fight against Kim, with a height and reach advantage over him.
Sasaki calls out current welterweight champions after his victory, expressing absolute confidence in becoming the first Japanese welterweight world champion.
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