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Naoya Inoue Stops Thai Challenger in 8 Paving the Way for a Donaire Rematch

By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Tue, 14 Dec 2021



As widely expected, brilliant, far-superior Japanese superstar “The Monster” Naoya Inoe (22-0, 19 KO’s) overpowered in 8 rounds unheralded Thai challenger Aran Dipaen to retain his unified WBA/IBF bantamweight world title tonight, Dec 14, in Tokyo, Japan. ⭐️👍

Official time for the TKO was 2.34 minutes in round 8 with The Monster Inoue looking fast, strong and impressive, his victory aired live on PXB. 📺

After tonight's fantastic win, will Naoya Inoue and Nonito Donaire be in a collision course for a super-hot 2022 rematch..??


Inoue staggers Dipaen.


Inoue retains his belts after stopping Dipaen.

Watch Naoya’s tonight demolition work here:



The author Carlos Costa can be reached at carlos@philboxing.com

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