Naoya Inoue said he was still as hungry as ever after becoming an undisputed world champion in a second weight class on Tuesday, knocking out Marlon Tapales to claim all four super bantamweight belts. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/27/more-sports/naoya-inoue-still-hungry/?utm_content=bufferdc2be&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #naoyainoue #marlontapales #superbantamweight
Inoue still hungry after becoming undisputed champ in second weight class

Inoue has said that he intends to retire at 35 but he hinted earlier this year that he might prolong his career for two extra years.

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Naoya Inoue KOs Marlon Tapales to become super bantamweight champion

Naoya 'the Monster' Inoue defeats Marlon Tapales by KO in 10th round to claim the four-belt world super bantamweight title.

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If boxer Naoya Inoue triumphs over Marlon Tapales, he will become the second man to unify all four world championships in two different weight classes. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/25/more-sports/inoue-tapales-prefight/?utm_content=bufferef061&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #naoyainoue #marlontapales #superbantamweight
Naoya Inoue, Marlon Tapales weigh in for 4-belt super bantam showdown

A win against Tapales would make Inoue the second man to unify all four world championships in two different weight classes..

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Japan's Naoya Inoue will attempt to become an undisputed world champion in a second weight division by fighting Marlon Tapales in December when all four superbantamweight belts will be at stake. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/25/more-sports/inoue-targets-undisputed-crown/?utm_content=buffer55263&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #naoyainoue #marlontapales
'Monster' Inoue eyes second undisputed crown against Tapales

The boxer last year became the first undisputed bantamweight world champion in half a century, before vacating his belts to move up to superbantamweight.

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