The Monster versus the Nightmare: the much-awaited year-end boxing match at Ariake Arena in Tokyo by many Japanese and international sports enthusiasts. Who will bring home the belt? Bombo Radyo stations had a marathon report on Inoue versus Tapales for the Super Bantamweight Belt 2023.
From the weigh-in on December 25 to the actual fight on December 26, I’d been monitoring then reporting LIVE from as early as 6:30 AM Japan Time to late evening on the different stations of Bombo Radyo the Undisputed Super Bantamweight Championship between Naoya Inoue and Marlon Tapales. For some radio stations, I reported 2~3 times. Great experience for me to do Live Reporting on Bombo Radyo Vigan, Bombo Radyo Baguio & Bombo Radyo La Union at the same time — my first time on these 3 radio stations and I spoke the local language. Other radio stations where I reported include Bombo Radyo Dagupan, Bombo Radyo Cauayan, and Bombo Radyo Gensan.
As the radio hosts on Bombo Radyo Vigan, Baguio & La Union spoke Ilocano, I started to use the same language, but my laptop popped out a notification to set my language setting. It’s my first time receiving this kind of notice. Is my gadget hacked or tapped so that it can detect I’m speaking another language?
Report Tidbits
Ariake Arena Capacity: 15,000
Most expensive ticket: ¥ 220,000
Cheapest ticket: ¥ 10,000
7 matches; 6 undercards; Cabanilas lost versus Japanese boxer
Last match: Inoue versus Tapales
Download Lemino App to watch the ongoing match for free.
Inoue versus Tapales will start at 7 PM Philippine Time (8 PM Japan Time)
NAOYA INOUE
Japanese professional boxer who is considered one of the best active boxers in the world. Here are some key facts about him:
– Full Name: Naoya Inoue
– Nickname: “The Monster”
– Born: April 10, 1993 (age 31 years) in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
– Professional Record: 24 wins (20 knockouts), 0 losses, 0 draws
– Weight Class: Bantamweight (currently), previously competed at Light Flyweight and Flyweight
– Titles Held:
– Unified WBA (Super), IBF, and The Ring Bantamweight Champion
– 2-weight world champion (Light Flyweight and Bantamweight)
– Former WBC Light Flyweight and WBO Flyweight Champion
Inoue is renowned for his exceptional punching power, speed, and technical boxing skills. He is widely regarded as one of the hardest-hitting boxers in the lower weight classes. Inoue has dominated his opponents throughout his professional career, earning the moniker “The Monster” due to his fearsome reputation.
Some of Inoue’s notable achievements include:
– Becoming a unified world champion in the Bantamweight division
– Being the first Japanese boxer to win world titles in three different weight classes
– Winning the World Boxing Super Series Bantamweight tournament in 2019
– Receiving various awards and accolades, including being named Fighter of the Year by multiple boxing publications
Inoue is considered one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world and is widely expected to continue his dominance in the Bantamweight division in the coming years.
MARLON TAPALES
Filipino professional boxer who competes in the bantamweight division. Here are some key details about him:
– Full Name: Marlon Dino Tapales
– Nickname: “The Nightmare”
– Born: August 12, 1992 (age 30 years) in Lanao del Norte, Philippines
– Professional Record: 35 wins (17 knockouts), 3 losses, 0 draws
– Weight Class: Bantamweight
– Titles Held:
– Former WBO Bantamweight World Champion
– Former OPBF Bantamweight Champion
Tapales is known for his aggressive and relentless fighting style. He won the WBO Bantamweight World Championship in 2016 after defeating Pungluang Sor Singyu. Tapales successfully defended the title twice before losing it to Shohei Omori in 2017.
Some of Tapales’ notable achievements and fights include:
– Winning the OPBF Bantamweight title in 2014
– Capturing the WBO Bantamweight World Championship in 2016
– Defending the WBO title against RJimmy Paypa and Arthur Villanueva
– Losing the WBO title to Shohei Omori via TKO in 2017
– Bouncing back with a win over Yuki Strong Kobayashi in 2018
Despite the loss of his world title, Tapales remains a prominent figure in the Filipino boxing scene and continues to compete at the highest level in the bantamweight division. He is known for his strong punching power and determination in the ring.
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