In a high-stakes boxing match, Naoya Inoue demonstrated his dominance over Marlon Tapales with a series of effective punches throughout the early rounds. Inoue's strategy included powerful body shots, short rights, and combinations that showcased his speed and skill. By the second round, Inoue was leading with a score of 20-18 and continued to control the fight, landing a three-punch combination that ended with a significant hit to the ribs, and a four-punch combo in a later exchange. Despite Inoue's upper hand, Tapales showed resilience, particularly in the fifth round, where he connected with hard hooks and uppercuts, and a hook to the body, even after being knocked down in the fourth round. The action was intense as both fighters traded blows toe to toe, with Inoue landing an up-down combination and a jab-right hand, while Tapales countered with a right hand and a hook to the body. Inoue maintained the lead, ending the fifth round ahead at 50-44.
Four-punch combo by Inoue
Right hand and a hook to the body by Tapales
Toe to toe in rd 5. Heck of a round. Both landing big shots. #InoueTapales #boxing
Marlon Tapales standing in the middle of the ring and going toe-to-toe with Naoya Inoue in round five after being floored in round four. Great action.
Inoue 10-9 in the fifth. He’s up 50-44 #InoueTapales
Marlon Tapales came to win. Connects on a few powerful right uppercuts in Round 5, one round after he was on the canvas. Tapales losing but he’s doing his best to hang in the pocket.
Hook to head by Tapales and Inoue answers with an up-down combination
Hook by Tapales connects hard!!!
Inoue all over him as Round 5 begins.
INOUE THE GOAT!
Three-punch combination by Inoue ends with a crusher to the ribs
Third to Inoue, 10-9. He’s up 30-27 and looking great #InoueTapales
Nice body shot by Inoue
Second goes 10-9 to Inoue. I have him up 20-18 after two. #InoueTapales
Uppercut by Naoya connects. Tapales taking it well so far.
Jab-right hand by Inoue lands. He’s on the outside now and using his speed edge #InoueTapales
Short right by Inoue connects
Inoue opens with a right to the body and then a second later,a right to the head.