WBC and WBO super bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue will fight against WBA and IBF champion Marlon Tapales on December 26 in Japan. This was reported by journalist Michael Benson.
Benson wrote on social media:
Naoya Inoue vs Marlon Tapales for the undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF & WBO super-bantamweight world titles is being planned for Boxing Day, Dec 26th in Japan, Bob Arum has said.
Inoue, 30, last stepped into the ring in July 2023, defeating Stephen Fulton by eighth-round technical knockout. He has 25 wins (22 by knockout) and no losses on his record.
Tapales, 31, last fought in April 2023, defeating Murodjon Akhmadaliev by split decision. He has 37 wins (19 by knockout) and three losses.
