Naoya Inoue vs Marlon Tapales Scorecard

Ariake Arena Koto-Ku, Japan

26th December 2023

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Inoue

Tapales

Scores

Rounds won

62.22%

Avg Winning Margin

37.78%

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Naoya Inoue

Marlon Tapales

Round 1

45%

55%

Reason: Significant punch / combo

Comments: Very close round, Tapales landed one hard left hand which hit harder than anything Inoue landed. Scored for damage, Tapales takes RD 1

Inoue 10 (19)

Round 2

Tapales 9 (19)

60%

40%

Reason: More active

Comments: Most of Inoue's punches are landing on the guard of Tapales, but the pressure, volume, and sharp jabs won him this round

Inoue 10 (29)

Round 3

Tapales 9 (28)

40%

60%

Reason: More active

Comments: Tapales' guard has been solid, and his defense good in general, but his lack of volume lost him the round. Inoue is landing more, simply by throwing more.

Inoue 10 (39)

Round 4

Tapales 8 (36)

80%

20%

Reason: Knockdown

Comments: Inoue puts Tapales on the canvas with clean punches, peeling open Tapales' guard at the end of the round. Tapales started strong, but his higher volume backfired in this case

Inoue 10 (49)

Round 5

Tapales 9 (45)

70%

30%

Reason: Landed cleaner or more effective shots

Comments: Very different round from the first third of the fight. Both fighters throw punches on the inside, both finding some success, but Inoue getting the better of Tapales in total.

Inoue 10 (59)

Round 6

Tapales 9 (54)

75%

25%

Reason: Landed cleaner or more effective shots

Comments: Tapales' volume and pressure on the inside tempered Inoue's attack in the first half of the round, but Inoue forced the action back to mid range, where he was free to throw punches at will

Inoue 10 (69)

Round 7

Tapales 9 (63)

65%

35%

Reason: Landed cleaner or more effective shots

Comments: Tapales is having some success with his counters in his new philly shell, at the expense of volume. Inoue continues to throw at his leisure and peel Tapales' guard apart when the action stalls

Inoue 10 (79)

Round 8

Tapales 9 (72)

55%

45%

Reason: Landed cleaner or more effective shots

Comments: Tapales' adjustments have proven effective, and while his volume is lower, he's forcing Inoue to think about his mid-range blitzes. At this rate, Tapales could land a big counter soon

Inoue 10 (89)

Round 9

Tapales 9 (81)

70%

30%

Reason: Landed cleaner or more effective shots

Comments: In contrast to the previous round, Tapales had much less counter success, and Inoue forced him back into his high guard with smart punch selection and high accuracy. Inoue is building momentum

Naoya Inoue

Marlon Tapales

Totals

Rounds

62.22%

37.78%