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Takuma Inoue defeated Kazuto Ioka by unanimous decision in their bantamweight clash on the Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani / Kazuto Ioka vs Takuma Inoue card. The victory moves Inoue to a record that now stands at twenty-four wins against two defeats, whilst Ioka drops to no wins and one loss in what appears to be an early chapter of his professional tenure.

How it ended

All three judges scored the contest in favour of Inoue, who controlled enough of the scheduled distance to claim a clear decision win. Without the drama of a stoppage, the bout went the full route and the scorecards reflected Inoue's superiority across the rounds. Ioka was unable to mount the sustained success needed to sway the officials.

Updated records

What's next

Inoue now stands at twenty-four wins and two losses, and will look to build on this performance against domestic or regional-level opposition in the bantamweight division. Ioka, meanwhile, begins his ledger at no wins and one defeat, and faces the task of regrouping after a debut setback on a high-profile card. Both men will assess their options as the year progresses.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kazuto Ioka vs Takuma Inoue?

Takuma Inoue defeated Kazuto Ioka by UD at Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani / Kazuto Ioka vs Takuma Inoue.

How did Kazuto Ioka vs Takuma Inoue end?

The fight ended by UD.

What's Takuma Inoue's record now?

Takuma Inoue now stands at 24-2.

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This article first appeared on BoxingNews.com and was syndicated with permission.

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