It was nearly a sparring for Naoya Inoue. The difference was that he did it surrounded by 6,500 spectators.
The young Japanese champ gave challenger Ricardo Rodriguez no chance, quickly wrapping up the bout.
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WBO super flyweight champion Naoya Inoue (right) punches challenger Ricardo Rodriguez during the second round of their title bout on Sunday at Ariake Colosseum. | KYODO
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