The WBA bantamweight titleholder, Takuma Inoue, has stepped out from the shadow of his older brother Naoya following his impressive ninth-round body shot knockout of former champion Jerwin Ancajas in Tokyo last Saturday. "I knew my opponent would be formidable," expressed a jubilant Inoue during his post-fight interview. "I didn’t know what to expect, but I’m really glad that we got this result. My opponent was so skilled and so strong, which gives me so much confidence. I hope to show a new side of me moving forward. I have so much gratitude for my father (and trainer Shingo) and my brother. I’m just so grateful for them."
In the early stages, Ancajas managed to land his left hand effectively, but Inoue skillfully evaded the full impact of the blows. As expected, Inoue focused on counterpunching while Ancajas pressed forward with heavier shots. Surprisingly, Inoue's usually light punches had a significant effect in the third round, staggering Ancajas briefly. This prompted Inoue to shift tactics and fight more on the inside.
However, Inoue faced a heavy right hand in the fourth, prompting him to revert to his outside game, where he found success with precise right-hand shots to the head. In the middle rounds, Inoue's speed and superior technique began to dominate, particularly as he managed to position himself advantageously against the southpaw stance of Ancajas.
In round seven, Inoue demonstrated his confidence by engaging in close-quarters combat, where his speed and activity gave him the edge. Ancajas rallied in the eighth round with a focus on body shots, tightening the scoring briefly.
But Inoue swiftly ended the contest in the ninth round with a career-best performance, delivering a clear message to other bantamweight titleholders. Ancajas' record now stands at 34-4-2, with 23 knockouts.
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