Naoya Inoue knocks out Kim in spherical 4 on the Ariake Enviornment in Tokyo, Japan, reside on ESPN+
Inoue vs. Kim: Spherical 4: Properly, that didn’t take lengthy. Inoue, as sharp as ever, dominated the fourth spherical with medical precision. He backed Kim right into a nook, reducing off each angle, and the South Korean merely couldn’t discover a method out. Counters slammed into him relentlessly, leaving little question about who managed the combat.
The second of doom got here with a sickening left hook to the physique that echoed by way of the sector. Kim, determined to indicate some bravado, beckoned Inoue ahead—a daring transfer for a person already drowning. Inoue obliged with a devastating proper hand that despatched Kim crashing down, leaving no want for a rely. Recreation over.
Inoue vs. Kim: Spherical 3
Inoue is popping this right into a goal follow session, methodically breaking Kim down with vicious combos. These jabs are snapping Kim’s head again, and the relentless proper arms to the physique are taking their toll. The person’s proper eye is swelling up like a warning mild, however he’s nonetheless making an attempt—bless his coronary heart—to fireside again with some determined left counters. Spoiler: It’s not working.
Kim’s caught on the ropes, a sitting duck as Inoue traces up shot after shot. The physique blows are thudding with authority, and there’s no method Kim can take in many extra of these. He’s on borrowed time.
Because the third spherical closes, Inoue cranks up the depth even additional. The champion is shifting into excessive gear now, and you must surprise: will it finish early within the fourth, or does Kim by some means survive to see one other spherical of destruction?
Inoue vs. Kim: Spherical 2
Naoya Inoue is placing on a clinic, absolutely dictating the tempo and exhibiting Kim precisely why he’s leagues forward. A pointy proper hand to the physique close to the ropes had the gang wincing, their “oohs” and “aahs” matching the precision of each shot the champion lands.
Kim, bless him, is making an attempt to hold in there, even managing a single counter amidst the chaos. However let’s be actual—one shot isn’t going to cease the relentless stress from Inoue. A crisp left hook and a chopping proper adopted, hammering dwelling the inevitable. The one actual suspense left is whether or not Kim’s nook will spare him earlier than Inoue decides to finish it himself.
Inoue vs. Kim: Spherical 1
Properly, that is precisely what we anticipated—a complete mismatch. Kim seems to be like a deer in headlights, barely transferring whereas Inoue picks him aside with ease. The “Monster” is already unloading exact pictures, and you may virtually hear the clock ticking on how for much longer Kim will final.
Inoue’s dominance is obtrusive, and this feels extra like a public sparring session than a combat. 10-9 Inoue, however let’s be sincere—it received’t be lengthy earlier than Kim’s flat on the canvas.
That end in gradual movement.@NaoyaInoue_410 actually is one in all one 👹 pic.twitter.com/sq2YpghubA
— High Rank Boxing (@trboxing) January 24, 2025
Naoya Inoue has simply made his entrance just like the king he’s, descending on a raised platform to remind the world who owns the ring.
Let’s not child ourselves right here. Kim isn’t right here to win; he’s right here to outlive—and even that’s a stretch. Towards a pressure like Inoue, it’s not if he will get knocked out; it’s when. So, let’s have some enjoyable with this. When will Kim hit the canvas?
Drop your predictions. My cash’s on spherical 3—if Inoue’s feeling beneficiant.
All Outcomes:
Naoya Inoue Win KO 4 Ye Joon Kim
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