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Moving multiple divisions, Naoya Inoue believes the best is yet to come at super bantamweight. The Japanese star defends his status as the undisputed champion at 122 against Luis Nery on May 6.
Since turning pro in 2012, Inoue has won gold in four divisions. He has gone from light flyweight to super bantamweight, becoming undisputed in two divisions. He is the second active male boxer to accomplish that feat, the other being Terence Crawford.
Inoue has 23 wins via knockout in 26 fights, with a total connect percentage of 35.1%, eighth-best among active fighters. Some say his power has decreased with all the weight changes despite the seven-straight wins via the power punch. It did take ten rounds to put down Marlon Tapales in his last fight, but it is not a cause for concern for Inoue.
"I am still confident that if I hit someone cleanly, I can knock anyone out, at any time. It’s just that the pieces didn’t fit together against Tapales," Inoue told The Ring. "Even the two knockdowns weren’t as crisp as I wanted, rather, it was a steady attack that caused him to fall down in disgust."
WATCH: Naoya Inoue vs. Luis Nery, exclusively on ESPN+
Nery has 27 wins via knockout. The former bantamweight champion has a complicated history in Japan with failed drug tests and botched weigh-ins. Once banned for life, Nery can redeem himself and potentially hold all the gold at 122.
How can you exactly watch the event? Here's all you need to know about Inoue vs. Nery.
How to watch Naoya Inoue vs. Luis Nery: TV channel, live stream
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | ESPN | ESPN+ |
| Canada | — | TSN+ |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Arena | Sky GO |
| Australia | Foxtel | Kayo Sport |
The Naoya Inoue vs. Luis Nery main card will air on ESPN+ in the U.S. The undercard will air exclusively on ESPN+.
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Naoya Inoue vs. Luis Nery price: How much does the event cost?
You can pay $10.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $109.99.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $10.99/mo |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $109.99/yr |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $14.99/mo |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $24.99/mo |
MORE: Does Inoue need to fight on US soil?
What time is Naoya Inoue vs. Luis Nery today?
The main card starts at 4 a.m. ET. The main event should start around 7 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Monday, May 6 | 4 a.m. ET | 7 p.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Monday, May 6 | 1 a.m. PT | 4 a.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Monday, May 6 | 9 a.m. BST | 12 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Monday, May 6 | 6 p.m. AEST | 9 p.m. AEST |
WATCH: Naoya Inoue vs. Luis Nery, exclusively on ESPN+
Naoya Inoue vs. Luis Nery fight card
- Naoya Inoue (c) vs. Luis Nery for the IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO and Ring super bantamweight world titles
- Jason Moloney (c) vs. Yoshiki Takei for the WBO bantamweight world title
- Takuma Inoue (c) vs. Sho Ishida for the WBA bantamweight world title
- Seigo Yuri Akui (c) vs. Taku Kuwahara for WBA flyweight world title
- TJ Doheny vs. Bryl Bayogos; Super bantamweight
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