Marlon Tapales prepares for his much-awaited fight against Naoya Inoue, which will be televised live on Sky Sports Arena on Boxing Day.
The Filipino boxing dynamo Marlon Tapales becomes a formidable force, driven by skill and perseverance, making him an intriguing presence in the ring. Tapales’s ascent to the top has been a rollercoaster of victories and disappointments, with a record of 37 wins and just 3 losses. Each chapter of his journey has defined him as a persistent competitor.
He disclosed that Manny Pacquiao has given him some insightful advice. With a stellar 25-0 record and 22 knockouts, Inoue hopes to become the undisputed champion in a different weight class.
Marlon Tapales vs Naoya Inoue
With a 37-3 record and 19 knockouts, Tapales won the WBO bantamweight world title in 2016. He then bounced back from a setback in 2019 with four straight wins, including victories in April over Murodjon Akhmadaliev to win the WBA and IBF super-bantamweight titles.
The highly anticipated fight between Inoue and Tapales is scheduled at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo. The ring walks are scheduled to begin at 10 am UK time on Tuesday, and Sky Sports Arena will televise the event.
Marlon Tapales is grateful for the chance to leave his mark on the Philippine
In an interview with Sky Sports, Tapales expressed his gratitude for the chance to leave his mark on Philippine history. He mentioned his wide circle of friends and boxing fans to acknowledge the fight’s significant viewership in the Philippines.
Speaking about Manny Pacquiao’s participation, Tapales revealed that Pacquiao had given him tips on how to battle and overcome Inoue, and he intends to follow through on these tips.
Tapales stated that he can compete with the best in the pound-for-pound division and stressed his desire to demonstrate his genuine abilities as a top contender. He said he would take advantage of any chance for a knockout, but he wouldn’t say which round it would be.
When Tapales thought back on Inoue’s recent successes—which included going super-bantamweight and defeating Stephen Fulton to win the title—he admitted to Inoue’s strength but was taken aback by how long the Fulton fight lasted.
Despite Inoue’s stellar record, Tapales emphasized his own considerable experience and knockout power, demonstrating his willingness to seize opportunities. He highlighted his commitment to preparation by mentioning the use of strategies he had developed through intense training for the impending battle.
On December 26, Tapales will oppose Inoue at the unification of Tokyo
On Tuesday, December 26, Marlon Tapales will compete against Naoya Inoue for the undisputed super bantamweight title at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena.
During the last press conference, Tapales expressed his excitement and readiness for the impending fight while emphasizing his intention to attack rather than just defend. He spoke in Filipino. With a 37-3 record and 19 knockouts, Tapales is not deterred despite being regarded as a huge underdog. His goal is to become the first Filipino to win the title of undisputed boxing champion, something that even the great Manny Pacquiao has failed to accomplish.
Tapales is not intimidated by the unbeaten Inoue, who is regarded as the current pound-for-pound champion and has a 25-0 record with 22 knockouts. His goal is to win and honor his nation, paving the way for an epic fight in the boxing ring.
More about Marlon Tapales
Filipino boxer Marlon Tapales has an outstanding career as a professional, having won world titles in two distinct weight divisions.
He is the current unified WBA (Super) and IBF super-bantamweight champion as of April 2023. From 2016 to 2017, he was the WBO bantamweight champion.
Notably, Tapales defeated Pungluang Sor Singyu in 2016 to win the World Boxing Organization bantamweight world title. But he was defeated by eventual world champion David Sanchez.
On December 7, 2019, Ryosuke Iwasa won over Marlon Tapales to claim the vacant IBF super bantamweight title. In the eleventh round, Iwasa prevailed via TKO.
