Takuma Inoue successfully defended his WBC bantamweight title against Kazuto Ioka, winning by unanimous decision with scores of 118-108, 119-107, and 120-106. Ioka, despite recovering from early knockdowns, could not secure a victory in his attempt to win a world title in a fifth weight class. The event took place at the Tokyo Dome, where Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani were set to fight, drawing a crowd of 55,000 fans. Inoue, known for his speed and power, has a record of 28 consecutive wins in championship fights.
"Takuma Inoue defended his WBC bantamweight title with a 12-round unanimous-decision win over Kazuto Ioka, with official scores of 118-108, 119-107, and 120-106."
"Kazuto Ioka aimed to win a world title in a fifth different weight class but fell short after recovering from early knockdowns in the second and third rounds."
"The event at the Tokyo Dome attracted a crowd of 55,000 fans, marking a significant moment in Japanese boxing history with Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani set to fight."
"Naoya Inoue, known as the Monster, has a remarkable record of 28 straight wins in world championship fights, showcasing his speed, footwork, and power."
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