Japanese boxing sensation Naoya Inoue is set to face Marlon Tapales in the highly anticipated #InoueTapales match on December 26. The bout, which is expected to be the final major boxing event of 2023, will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports, ESPN+, and TSN Sports in Canada. Inoue, known as 'The Monster', is remembered for his victory over Nonito Donaire in 2019's Fight of the Year and is now striving to become a two-weight undisputed champion. The event has garnered significant attention, with fans and analysts alike predicting the outcome of the fight. Marlon Tapales has expressed his determination to secure a win, not just to give Inoue a good fight. The main event's ring walk is set for 6 am EST, with the ESPN+ stream starting at 3 am ET, and the undercard starting 90 minutes before the main event. The fight day in Japan has been met with excitement, as Inoue continues his climb in the boxing world.
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#InoueTapales undercard starts in 90 minutes. Main event in 4 hours 30 mins. Broadcasters: 🔹USA: ESPN + 🔹UK: Sky Sports
Inoue vs Tapales fight times: 🔹Japan: 8pm 🔹New York: 6am 🔹London: 11am 🔹Sydney: 10pm 🔹NZ: Midnight 🔹Los Angeles: 3am 🔹Scotland: 11am 🔹Ireland: 11am 🔹Wales: 11am 🔹Moscow:2pm 🔹South Korea: 8pm 🔹Beijing: 7pm 🔹Perth: 7pm 🔹Brighton: 11am 🔹Liverpool: 11am 🔹Leeds: 11am
Inoue vs Tapales fight times: 🔹Japan: 10pm 🔹New York: 6am 🔹London: 11am 🔹Sydney: Midnight 🔹NZ: 2am 🔹Los Angeles: 3am 🔹Scotland: 11am 🔹Ireland: 11am 🔹Wales: 11am 🔹Moscow:2pm 🔹South Korea: 10pm 🔹Beijing: 9pm 🔹Perth: 9pm 🔹Brighton: 11am 🔹Liverpool: 11am 🔹Leeds: 11am
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The climb continues... It's #InoueTapales fight day in Japan 🇯🇵 https://t.co/7UrHMoCbWw
ESPN+ stream of the card begins at 3 am ET. #InoueTapales main event ring walks at approx. 5:55 am ET, per @trboxing. #boxing https://t.co/vFnFaFk4jT
Final major Boxing event of 2023 goes down super early tomorrow morning. Main Event ring walk set for 6am EST and you can watch in Canada 🇨🇦 on @TSN_Sports + #InoueTapales https://t.co/9Zx4asF13B
Finally major Boxing event of 2023 goes down super early tomorrow morning. Main Event ring walk set for 6am EST and you can watch in Canada 🇨🇦 on @TSN_Sports + #InoueTapales https://t.co/9Zx4asF13B
Inoue vs Tapales: Live updates and results, 3 am ET https://t.co/3HV7VhZ28X
This week’s fight schedule 🗓️ • Naoya Inoue vs. Marlon Tapales • OKTAGON 51 • Fury Pro Grappling 8 • RIZIN 45 https://t.co/LikYuEccTw
Tapales: I Did Not Come To Japan Just To Give Inoue A Good Fight; I Came To Win https://t.co/e6vpndIppD https://t.co/GJBABweEwP
Striving to become a two-weight 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐝 champion! Naoya Inoue 🤯 #InoueTapales | Dec 26, 8am https://t.co/oHK31pWG3s
That body shot sounded crazy from @NaoyaInoue_410 😳 #InoueTapales | TUE at 3AM ET | @ESPNPlus https://t.co/jbCqmiQq45
Not much longer now ⏳ #InoueTapales | TUE at 3AM ET | @ESPNPlus https://t.co/92EYa67PFy
𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎!🥊 The perfect Christmas present for boxing fans 🔥 #InoueTapales | Dec 26 https://t.co/bnwHJHOFc1
What's your final prediction? #InoueTapales | TUE at 3AM ET | @ESPNPlus https://t.co/9dF5R9NU7Z
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Naoya Inoue Likely To End 2023 With Monster KO of Tapales https://t.co/XBRsIOze85 From #DayOfReckoning to Monster mashup in Japan featuring ATG @naoyainoue_410
The Monster is a wrecking ball 💥 #InoueTapales | TUE at 3AM ET | @ESPNPlus https://t.co/qfeonjzw50
When Naoya Inoue beat Nonito Donaire in 2019's Fight of the Year 🔥 #InoueTapales live on Sky Sports on Dec 26🔜 https://t.co/tlNVOceBPW