Luis Nery is challenging for the undisputed titles, with Buster Douglas as his inspiration for success.
Nery takes on Japanese sensation Naoya Inoue on May 6 in a huge challenge for the undisputed super-bantamweight world titles at the Tokyo Dome on his rival’s home soil.
Inoue is considered one of the best fighters in the sport at the moment, a pound-for-pound great, with the challenger having a huge uphill task to navigate on away soil.
But two-weight world champion Nery, has been left inspired by Buster Douglas’ monumental upset win over heavyweight Mike Tyson in February 1990, which happened at that very same arena.
“This is the highest stage one can reach as a fighter,” he said. “It’s like soccer players who prepare their entire lives for a World Cup.
It’s the same. This is bigger than being a world champion. It’s four belts. It’s undisputed.
“I think that Inoue shouldn’t have taken this fight. I have nothing to lose. I’m not a champion.
“I’m not at the top like him. I’m going for all the marbles. I’m coming with everything. I will take risks, and I’m willing to die in the ring.
“This is an important fight. It deserves to be in an arena that is just as important like the Tokyo Dome. And I think it’s a sign. If Mike Tyson can lose his unbeaten record there, then so can Naoya Inoue.
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