Naoya Inoue smashes Ye Joon Kim down and out in four rounds to defend undisputed super-bantamweight world title

24 January 2025, 09:41 | Updated: 24 January 2025, 16:51

Naoya Inoue doesn’t need to be asked twice.

With his opponent beckoning him in, Inoue stepped forward with a devastating right cross to blast Ye Joon Kim down to the canvas to defend his undisputed world championship in four rounds.

Kim had been hoping to realise an unlikely dream. The Korean had taken the opportunity against Inoue - one of, if not the best in the sport - when he stepped in to replace Sam Goodman.

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