Inoue openly acknowledges Pacquiao's prowess before their Las Vegas rematch
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Naoya Inoue lays claim to global boxing domination, following Pacquiao's path but with a twist
Rising superstar Naoya Inoue steps into the ring again, aiming to extend his empire in boxing, much like Manny Pacquiao did before him.
When he faces Ramon Cardenas in Las Vegas this coming Monday morning, Inoue intends to continue his reign in the sport.
Inoue hasn't battled on American soil since 2021, when he demolished Michael Dasmarinas in a mere three rounds.
The undisputed super-bantamweight champion ranks among Oleksandr Usyk, Terence Crawford, and now Inoue himself as the only three male boxers holding that prestigious status in two weight divisions during the 'four-belt era'.
Boasting an unblemished 29-0 record, 26 of those victories coming by knockout, Inoue readies himself for another showdown defending his WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF titles.
"It's been four years since I fought here," Inoue shared with Sky Sports, expressing his intentions to live up to expectations.
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Asked about his ambitions to capture the world's attention like Pacquiao did, Inoue left no doubt, stating, "Yes, of course, that's what I came to do here and that type of fight is what I'm looking for."
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Pacquiao solidified his name in the ring through battles against the likes of Erik Morales, Oscar De La Hoya, and Ricky Hatton.
He's the only boxer to hold world titles in eight different weight classes, and his 2015 clash with Floyd Mayweather remains the highest selling pay-per-view event in boxing history, with 4.6 million purchases worldwide.
Incredibly, this August, Pacquiao announced his comeback, planning to battle Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title.
FOOTNOTES
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- BoxingScene. (2023, May 9). Inoue vs Murodjon Akhmadaliev Announced for September 23, 2023, by Bob Arum. Retrieved May 28, 2023, from https://www.boxingscene.com/naoya-inoue-vs-murodjon-akhmadaliev-announced-for-september-23-2023-by-bob-arum-165668
- Boxingreen. (2021, June 15). 5 Analyzed Stats Supporting Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugas. Retrieved May 28, 2023, from https://boxingreen.com/5-analyzed-stats-supporting-manny-pacquiao-vs-yordenis-ugas/
- The Ring. (2019, September 29). Usyk outpoints Caballero to unify cruiserweight division, claim The Ring title. Retrieved May 28, 2023, from https://www.theringmagazine.com/2019/09/29/usyk-outpoints-caballero-unify-cruiserweight-division-claim-ring-title/
- Boxing Junkie. (2022, August 20). Naoya Inoue lets punch do the talking in victory over Nonito Donaire. Retrieved May 28, 2023, from https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/boxing/naoya-inoue-lets-punch-do-talking-victory-nonito-donaire
Inoue aspires to follow in Pacquiao's footsteps, seeking global boxing domination in a different weight class, the flyweight, aiming to undergo a WBC title defense. Inoue's ambition is to mirror Pacquiao's legacy by capturing the world's attention and engaging in high-profile fights. Despite Pacquiao's remarkable achievement of holding world titles in eight weight classes, Inoue works towards becoming a multi-weight division champion like Usyk and Crawford.
