{"id":304018,"date":"2025-11-24T15:49:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T15:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/304018\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T15:49:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T15:49:15","slug":"takuma-inoue-conquers-wbc-bantamweight-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/304018\/","title":{"rendered":"Takuma Inoue Conquers WBC Bantamweight Crown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> Takuma Inoue Conquers WBC Bantamweight Crown<\/p>\n<p>In the main event of a superb boxing card organized by Teiken Promotions at the Toyota Arena, Takuma Inoue (21-2, 5 KOs) was crowned the WBC Bantamweight World Champion by defeating his compatriot and former kickboxer, Tenshin Nasukawa (7-1, 2 KOs), by unanimous decision.<\/p>\n<p>Inoue, a former world champion and brother of superstar Naoya Inoue, proved that his vast experience was the determining factor, especially in the championship rounds.<\/p>\n<p>The Crucial Role of the WBC Open Scoring System<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cOpen Scoring\u201d System, implemented by the WBC and considered a great success in Japan, played a crucial role in the strategic development of the fight. By revealing the judges\u2019 scorecards after rounds 4 and 8, the system offered transparency and dictated the pace for both fighters at key moments:<\/p>\n<p>After Round 4: The score of 38-38 showed that the fight was level, with Nasukawa\u2019s speed and power punches neutralizing Inoue\u2019s technique. After Round 8: The Open Scoring System revealed that Inoue had taken a significant lead (with scores of 77-75, 78-74, and 77-76 in his favor).<\/p>\n<p>This information was vital, as it forced Nasukawa to seek the knockout or win the final four rounds dominantly, while giving Inoue the confidence to box intelligently and secure the victory. The implementation of the system reaffirms the WBC\u2019s commitment to transparency and excitement for the fans.<\/p>\n<p>Nasukawa used his speed and strong jab to dominate the second, fourth, and fifth rounds. His offense caused initial concern. However, Inoue\u2019s boxing maturity emerged in the second half of the fight. In rounds 6 and 7, Inoue commanded the action with intelligence and short-range boxing, landing effective flurries and handling Nasukawa\u2019s power.<\/p>\n<p>The key to victory was defined in the final rounds (10 to 12), where Inoue \u201cbrought out his greater boxing experience,\u201d neutralizing Nasukawa\u2019s pressure with certainty and strategic dominance in close quarters.<\/p>\n<p>At the conclusion of the 12 rounds, the judges\u2019 final scorecards dictated the victory for Takuma Inoue: 116-112, 116-112, and 117-111.<\/p>\n<p>Takuma Inoue (21-2, 5 KOs) is firmly established as the new WBC Bantamweight Champion. 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