Japanese boxer Naoya Inoue walks to the corner after knocking down Australian challenger Jason Moloney during their bantamweight title bout at MGM hotel and casino in Las Vegas
LOS ANGELES – Naoya ‘Monster’ Inoue defended his unified WBA and IBF bantamweight world titles in his Las Vegas debut on Saturday with a seventh-round knockout of Australia’s Jason Moloney.
The undefeated Japanese superstar floored Moloney with a shuddering punch near the end of the round to retain both belts in spectacular fashion at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino.
The 27-year-old Inoue landed a vicious straight right that buckled Moloney’s knees in the 118-pound fight and the Australian was unable to beat the count with just one second left in the round.
“The final punch, I’m very happy and satisfied with that punch,” said Inoue….
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