Takuma Inoue books next bantamweight defense

Source: WBA

28/09/2024

Takuma Inoue books next bantamweight defense

WBA bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue is ready for his next title defense on October 13th against Seiya Tsutsumi at the Aeriake Arena in Koto Ku, Japan. It will be the third defense for the brother of the legendary Naoya Inoue and Takuma will do it against his compatriot, who although he has less professional experience, is undefeated in his career.  Inoue won the belt on April 8, 2023 with a win over Liborio Solis. He returned to the ring for his first defense last February 24th against Jerwin Ancajas and retained his belt for the second time last May 6th against Sho Ishida.  Now he will face Tsutsumi, a Kumakoto native who and has a six-year professional career. The 28-year-old fighter is looking to pull off an upset and knows he must put on a perfect fight to do so.  Inoue has a record of 20 wins, 1 loss and 5 knockouts, while Tsutsumi has 11 wins, no setbacks, 2 draws and 8 knockouts.