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Unified WBA/IBF World Super Bantamweight Champion Marlon Tapales Arrives in the US to Begin Training Camp for Potential Clash with WBC/WBO Super Bantamweight Champion Naoya Inoue

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Los Angeles, CA - August 23, 2023

Marlon Tapales, the unified WBA/IBF World Super Bantamweight Champion, has arrived today at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to commence his training camp in preparation for a highly anticipated potential showdown against WBC/WBO Super Bantamweight Champion Naoya Inoue. This eagerly awaited bout aims to determine the undisputed Super Bantamweight Champion of the world.

Tapales, accompanied by his esteemed trainer Ernel Fontanilla, is ready to embark on an intensive training regimen at the Knucklehead Gym in Las Vegas. Together, Tapales and Fontanilla will leave no stone unturned as they focus on honing Tapales' skills and devising a strategic game plan to overcome the formidable challenge posed by Inoue.

The proposed clash, scheduled for December, has generated immense excitement among boxing enthusiasts globally. Both fighters have established themselves as formidable champions, showcasing their exceptional talents and indomitable spirits inside the ring. The potential matchup between Tapales and Inoue promises to be a thrilling display of skill, power, and determination as they vie for the prestigious title of undisputed Super Bantamweight Champion.

Marlon Tapales expressed his enthusiasm about this upcoming challenge, stating, "I fully comprehend the magnitude of this fight. Becoming the undisputed champion is the ultimate goal in any boxer's career, and I am prepared to give my all to achieve that. Naoya Inoue is an exceptional fighter, but I have unwavering confidence in my abilities and the hard work I have put into my training. I will leave everything in the ring and prove that I am the best in the division."

As anticipation builds for this momentous event, fans worldwide eagerly await confirmation of the date and venue for the Tapales vs. Inoue fight. Further announcements will be made by the respective promoters in due course, ensuring that the event lives up to its billing as a historic clash for the undisputed Super Bantamweight Championship.




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