NAOYA INOUE is facing Nonito Donaire today in the final of the bantamweight World Boxing Super Series.
'The Monster' Inoue, 26, puts his IBF title on the line against the veteran Donaire, 36 in his home country of Japan.
- TV/live stream: Sky Sports Action
- Pair made ring walks at 12.20pm GMT
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INOUE VS DONAIRE – ROUND THREE
Donaire is cutting off the ring and stopping Inoue from getting into range, and blood is now running down the nose of the unbeaten Japanese.
A lovely counter from Inoue is met with a flurry of punches from Donaire.
Really good stuff from Donaire who is forcing the pressure and he is certainly fighting his fight.
A clear round for Donaire.
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INOUE VS DONAIRE – ROUND TWO
Once again Donaire comes out as the aggressor, but Inoue replies with a quick one-two and then another combination wobbles the veteran boxer.
Both fighters are happy to trade leather, but it's Inoue who is having the more eye-catching and hurtful punches.
Every time you think Donaire is in trouble, he comes back with his own straight right and keeps walking forward.
And Inoue is cut above the eye!
Close round that, could go either way.
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INOUE VS DONAIRE – ROUND ONE
A cagey opening minute the two men who are just sizing each other out.
Donaire looks to take the centre of the ring, but lightning jabs and hooks from Inoue push the 26-year-old back.
With every punch thrown by Inoue the crowd goes wild.
Credit to Donaire he is fighting fire with fire, but already there are gaps in his defence.
First round goes to Inoue.
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DON'T go anywhere, the first round is moments away!
The national anthems have just been played.
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A reminder that the WBA 'Super', IBF and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles are on the line as well as the coveted Muhammad Ali Trophy.
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