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No dream ending: Marlon Tapales loses unification bid after late KO by Naoya Inoue By Martin Dale Bolima, One Sports, Tue, 26 Dec 2023 Marlon Tapales’ quest for history won’t have a happy ending—crushed by The Monster that is Naoya Inoue.
Aiming to become the first fighter ever in the 122 kg weight class to unify all four world titles—WBA, IBF, WBC, and WBO—in the four-belt era, Tapales just couldn’t do much against Read Full Story >>>Gabunilas’ camp plans to file a complaint after ‘premature’ stoppage of Japan bout By Dale Rosal, Cebu Daily News, Tue, 26 Dec 2023 CEBU CITY, Philippines — The camp of Cebuano boxing prospect John Paul “Angas ng Cebu” Gabunilas mulls filing a complaint for the premature stoppage of the fight, which resulted to his defeat in the undercard of the Inoue-Tapales world title unification bout at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan Read Full Story >>> PHOTO: MARLON TAPALES CHATS WITH FAMILY BEFORE THE INOUE FIGHT PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 26 Dec 2023

WBA/IBF super bantamweight world champion Marlon Tapales of the Philippines chats with his family through his cell phone inside the dugout of the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday, December 26 Read Full Story >>> Forget the football – boxing is the obvious sporting choice on Boxing Day By Alex Pattle, Independent Online, Tue, 26 Dec 2023 hat’s the focal point of your Boxing Day? For some, it will be devouring the leftover turkey, roast potatoes and Brussels sprouts. For others, it will be a reluctant trip to the in-laws’ house for Christmas lite. For many readers on this page, it will be finding a comfy spot on the sofa and sett Read Full Story >>> Rising from Defeat: 'Angas Ng Cebu' John Paul Gabunilas Faces Japanese KO Artist Kanamu Sakama in a Redemption Bout By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 26 Dec 2023
 Gabunilas (R) and Sakama (L) at yesterday's weighin in Japan.
The anticipation in the air was palpable as the renowned "Angas Ng Cebu," John Paul Gabunilas, with a record of 10-2 and 7 knockouts, eagerly geared Read Full Story >>> Naoya Inoue-Marlon Tapales: Stats & Stakes By Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 26 Dec 2023 In 1976, the WBC brought back a division that only briefly and without much fanfare flared on the boxing scene in the early 1920s. In the space between bantamweight and featherweight, a class few likely were asking for became one of the most indispensable of the last half century.
Junior featherw Read Full Story >>> Tapales eyes massive upset vs Inoue By Niel Victor C. Masoy, The Manila Times, Tue, 26 Dec 2023 FILIPINO fighter Marlon Tapales looks to pull off a massive upset against Japanese Naoya Inoue in their super bantamweight unification bout at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on Tuesday, December 26.
Seeking to defy the overwhelming odds, Tapales battles the undefeated and favorite Inoue at his Read Full Story >>> Inoue vs Tapales Prediction: The Monster Looks To Rule Second Weight Division By Ryan Sidle, NYFights.com, Tue, 26 Dec 2023 Nayoa Inoue looks to become undisputed champion at a second weight division on Boxing Day, as he takes on Marlon Tapales.
Only seven men including the Japanese star, have ever held all four titles at the same time in any weight, in the modern era.
And Inoue is hoping to become just the second Read Full Story >>> Inoue: It Was A Bit Coincidental We Were Able To Land These Significant Fights One After The Other By Jake Donovan, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 26 Dec 2023 Naoya Inoue has become familiar with making history for his native Japan.
A supreme skillset—arguably the most talented fighter in the sport—has greatly enabled his pound-for-pound rise. Inoue freely admits, however, the recent run he’s enjoyed to repeatedly etch his name into the record bo Read Full Story >>> Fight Week: Naoya Inoue will try to make more history against Marlon Tapales By Michael Rosenthal, Boxing Junkie, Tue, 26 Dec 2023 Pound-for-pounder Naoya Inoue will attempt to become a two-time undisputed champion when he faces fellow 122-pound titleholder Marlon Tapales on Tuesday.
NAOYA INOUE (25-0, 22 KOs)
vs. MARLON TAPALES (37-3, 19 KOs)
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 26
Time: 3 a.m. ET / midnight PT (main event later in show) Read Full Story >>> SPORTSCLOPEDIA 67: MARLON TAPALES VS. NAOYA INOUE TALE OF THE TAPE By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 25 Dec 2023

MARLON TAPALES
Birth name Marlon Tanan Tapales
Alias Nightmare
Age 31
Nationality Philippines
Stance southpaw
Official weight 121.25 lbs.
Height 5′ 4″ (163cm)
Reach 65″ (165cm)
Wins Read Full Story >>> Believe the hype - Naoya Inoue vs. Marlon Tapales By Allan Cerf, MaxBoxing.com, Mon, 25 Dec 2023 Particulars: On Tuesday, Dec. 26th, 2023, (Boxing Day UK) from the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, it’s the best day-late ever, X-mas gift. Naoya ‘Monster’ Inoue vs. Marlon ‘Nightmare’ Tapales (ESPN +) Unification bout (Super Featherweights). NOTE! This fight starts at 4 a.m. PDT. Consult your dire Read Full Story >>> TV actor Jao Mapa to compete in the Atty. Elpidio Bautista Jr. National Executive Chess Championship set Dec.30 By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 25 Dec 2023 MANILA---Jose Vicente D. Mapa III, who is better known by his screen name Jao Mapa is set to compete in the Atty. Elpidio Bautista Jr. National Executive Chess Championship which will be held in Vista Mall, Brgy. Don Jose, Sta. Rosa City, Laguna on December 30, 2023.
Mapa is best known for his P Read Full Story >>> AJ Paciones: A Rising Filipino Boxing Star's Journey to Glory PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 25 Dec 2023
 AJ Paciones.
Boxing is a sport steeped in tradition, where the lineage of champions can weave through generations like an intricate tapestry. In the case of AJ Paciones, this isn't just a metaphor; it's a reality. The 18-ye Read Full Story >>> WEIGHTS FROM JAPAN: INOUE - 121.6 LBS., TAPALES - 121.2 LBS. (PHOTOS) By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 25 Dec 2023

It's all systems go for tomorrow's undisputed title fight between Japan's Naoya Inoue and the Philippines' Marlon Tapales as both fighters comfortably stepped the scales below the 122-lb super bantamweight weight lim Read Full Story >>> Inoue: I Still Have More I Want To Accomplish At Super Bantamweight After This By Jake Donovan, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 25 Dec 2023 The featherweight division can breathe a sigh of relief.
While there exists the desire to one day win at least a fifth divisional title, Naoya Inoue has no plans to leave the 122-pound division through at least the end of 2024. The unified WBC/WBO titlist is already within four pound of the divis Read Full Story >>> PINOY BOXING 14: MARLON TAPALES AND JOHN PAUL GABUNILAS FIGHT IN JAPAN ON DECEMBER 26 By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 25 Dec 2023

Marlon Tapales said that he wants to win his fight against Naoya Inoue for the undisputed super bantamweight world title on December 26 in Tokyo, Japan and promises a good fight. He added that it is a great opportuni Read Full Story >>> FIGHT PICKS: NAOYA INOUE VS. MARLON TAPALES By Anson Wainwright, The Ring, Mon, 25 Dec 2023 On Tuesday, WBC/WBO junior featherweight titlist Naoya Inoue will face IBF/WBA counterpart Marlon Tapales in a 12-round contest at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
The two will meet to decide who will claim the vacant Ring Magazine belt and become the undisputed champion at 122 pounds.
Read Full Story >>> Tapales eyes massive upset against Inoue By Niel Victor C. Masoy, The Manila Times, Mon, 25 Dec 2023 MANILA, Philippines: Filipino fighter Marlon Tapales looks to pull off a massive upset against Japanese Naoya Inoue in their super bantamweight unification bout at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday, December 26.
Seeking to defy the overwhelming odds, Tapales battles the undefeated and f Read Full Story >>> Tapales credits sparmates for toughness By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 25 Dec 2023

For over a month, WBA/IBF superbantamweight champion Marlon Tapales worked out with a platoon of sparmates in Baguio to get ready for the fight of his life against unbeaten WBC/WBO titlist Naoya Inoue at the Ariake Read Full Story >>>
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