Naoya Inoue’s super-bantamweight title defense against Sam Goodman, originally scheduled for Christmas Eve, is postponed to January 24th due to Goodman’s sparring injury. Inoue, the undisputed champion, will face the undefeated Goodman in Tokyo. The fight promises to be a thrilling encounter between two top contenders.
Boxing is experiencing a resurgence in 2024, with a mix of talented fighters, engaging media, and rivalries driving interest. Here’s a look at the confirmed cards between May and August, featuring big names and championship implications:
Luis Nery will challenge Naoya Inoue for the undisputed super-bantamweight titles on May 6th in Tokyo. The Mexican is taking inspiration from Buster Douglas’ upset win over Mike Tyson in 1990, which occurred in the same arena where Nery will face Inoue. Despite being the underdog, Nery believes he can cause a similar upset and become the undisputed champion of the division.
Former two-division world champion Luis Nery challenges pound-for-pound king Naoya “Monster” Inoue for the undisputed junior featherweight world championship on May 6 at the Tokyo Dome. Inoue, a four-division world champion, has been dominant in recent years, but Nery believes he has the power, heart, and willingness to pull off an upset. The event will mark the first boxing match at the Tokyo Dome since 1990, when James “Buster” Douglas stunned Mike Tyson.
