Naoya Inoue vs. Luis Nery: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue puts his WBC, WBO (Super), WBA (Super), IBF, and the Ring super bantamweight titles on the line in Tokyo against Mexican Luis Nery. The Mexican is the WBC mandatory challenger and a two-division champion, having held the WBC and Ring magazine bantamweight titles and the WBC Super bantamweight title earlier in his career. The fight under the top rank’s Mayhem banner is the main event on Monday, May 6, at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. Inoue is the huge favorite ahead of the match.

BOXING: Undisputed Super Bantamweight Championship

Where to watch: ESPN+

Venue: Tokyo Dome

Date: 06.05.2024 02:30

“The Monster” is a boxing sensation and makes his 2024 debut, seeking to continue to dominate his super bantamweight division. With 21 wins in world title fights, it is unsurprising that the bookmakers expect Naoya Inoue to steamroll over the Mexican challenger. Inoue won his first title in 2014 when he bagged the WBC light flyweight title; moving up the weight classes from there, the undefeated champion has held multiple world titles and is now the second boxer in history to become an undisputed champion in two-weight classes in the four-belt era. His exceptional power has led to his 23 knockouts from 26 wins.

• Age: 31
• Height: 5’5:5”
• Weight: 122lbs (54kg)
• Reach: 67.5
• Record: 26-0

The Mexican southpaw has lost only once in thirty-six fights—a 2021 setback against Brandon Figueroa when he relinquished the WBC Super Bantamweight title. Luis Nery held the WBC and Ring magazine bantamweight strap from 2020-2021. Born in Tijuana, Nery turned pro in 2017 at seventeen. Since losing to Figueroa, “Pantera” has won four fights, with three knockouts and a split decision against Carlos Castro.

• Age: 29
• Height: 5’5’’
• Reach: 65”
• Weight: 122lbs (54kg)
• Record: 35-1

Luis Nery is a 10.9 underdog on 1XBET, with the favorite priced at 4.4 odds to win by decision. Betway lists over 6.5 at 1.82 odds and fight to go the distance at 4.50. Naoya Inoue to win by unanimous decision is 8.00 on Bet365 and 3.00 by KO. Read more here.