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| Left: Inoue 165 cm | Right: Casimero 163 cm (AP/PSA Photos) |
A unification of 3 Bantamweight Belt (WBO, IBF and WBA) between Naoya “Monster” Inoue (19-0 16 KOs) and John Riel Casimero (29-4 20 KOs) from the Philippines will formally take place on April 25th in Las Vegas Nevada.
The event will be promoted by Top Rank in association with Ohashi Promotions (handles Inoue), MP Promotions (Casimero’s promoter), TGB Promotions and SGG Promotions.
Japan’s Inoue who was last seen in action against the future hall of famer Nonito Donaire, is thrilled to set his foot for the first time in his career in Las Vegas under his long-term promotional contract with Top Rank (signed in 2019).
“It is a tremendous honor and a dream come true to headline a card in Las Vegas against a great fighter like Casimero.”… “It is my goal to be the undisputed bantamweight king, and I am coming to America to put on a great fight for the fans. I would like to thank Mr. Bob Arum and MGM Resorts for making my Las Vegas dream a reality. Now, the work begins, and I will kick off my 2020 schedule at Mandalay Bay in devastating fashion.” – Naoya Inoue
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| John Riel Casimero (29-4 20 knocouts) |
Inoue’s rival J.Casimero, who won titles in three different weight divisions, wasn’t shy of sharing his interest in facing “The Monster”.
Just like Inoue, he is also motivated to fight in Las Vegas and that became a dream when he witnessed an event featuring his close friend, Pacquiao.
J.Casimero feels that he will be labeled as a small fry when he fights Inoue on April but he has no problem with that as he confidently stated that he will again surprise everyone.
This is my dream fight. I have traveled the world and fought in 10 countries. I’ve won world titles at 108, 112 and 118 pounds,”…“But ever since I saw my hero and fellow countryman, Senator Manny Pacquiao, fight in Las Vegas that has been my dream. To everyone who thinks I am the underdog on April 25, I will shock the world and show the fans who the real ‘Monster’ is in the ring.” – J. Casimero
The winner of Inoue – Casimero will be one belt away from unifying the Bantamweight division.
(WBC belt currently being hold by Nordine Oubaali (17-0 12 KOs)
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