🛑 10 MINUTES AGO: Naoya Inoue Posts Scorecard and Claims Referee Cheated After Defeat to John Riel Casimero in 10-Round War — The King Cried

Tokyo, Japan – May 4, 2025 — Just 10 minutes after his stunning loss to Filipino brawler John Riel Casimero, Japanese boxing icon Naoya Inoue has taken to social media to post the official scorecard and accuse the referee of bias and cheating — a move that has instantly ignited controversy across the combat sports world.

In what was billed as one of the biggest fights in modern boxing, Inoue suffered a unanimous decision defeat after 10 hard-fought rounds. Though both fighters had their moments, the judges handed Casimero a clear edge on the cards — sparking disbelief among Inoue’s Japanese fans and tears from the defeated champion himself.

Moments later, Inoue shared a photo of the scorecards on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, accompanied by the words:

“Look at the numbers. Everyone saw it. This was stolen. The referee protected him. This isn’t boxing — it’s business.”

The post immediately went viral, racking up millions of views within minutes and prompting fierce debate online. Supporters of Inoue are demanding a full investigation, while others claim the king simply couldn’t handle Casimero’s relentless pressure and aggression.

John Riel Casimero, however, fired back quickly in his own statement:

“Excuses already? You cried in the ring and now you cry online. I beat you fair and square. The world saw it.”

Ringside footage showed a visibly emotional Inoue in his corner after the decision was announced — wiping away tears in what many interpreted as the end of an era.

Whether Inoue’s accusations lead to any formal review remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the defeat has shaken him to his core, and the boxing world now watches to see whether this legendary warrior will seek redemption — or walk away.