On one of the most amazing nights in the history of boxing, Naoya Inoue, the Japanese undefeated king of Libra by Libra, was knocked out by John Riel Casimero in the tenth round of a brutal war that shook the world of boxing. The clash was expected to take place in a super sand Saitama with exhausted tickets in Japan, it was a routine defense for Inoue, but instead, it became a historical surprise.

The brutal loss of KO not only cost him his perfect record and the unified rooster titles, but also triggered a financial avalanche, and the sponsors lost more than $ 45.1 million in consequences after the fight.

The accumulation: Inoue The Invincible vs Casimero The Underdog

In the direction of the fight, Naoya Inoue (26-0, 23 kos) was widely considered untouchable. Nicknamed “The Monster”, had surpassed multiple weight divisions, defeating elite names such as Nonito Donaire, Paul Butler and Stephen Fulton. His lethal mixture of speed, precision and power made him one of the most feared boxing champions.

John Riel Casimero (33-4, 22 kos), on the other hand, was seen by many as a chaotic wildcard. The Filipino Slugger, known for his erratic struggle style and his controversial behavior out of the ring, was a former world champion of three divisions who sought to recover the lost glory.

Critics greatly ruled out the possibilities of casimero, especially given their long dismissal, but those familiar with their explosive elimination power knew that he was able to create chaos.

Opening rounds: tactical precision meets aggressive chaos

The first rounds showed the registered trademark brilliance of Inoue. He dominated the opening rounds with clear blows, ray combinations and excellent foot game, casimero frustrating and accumulating points.

Casimero, however, not panic. He continued stalking in Inoue, patiently waiting for an error, balancing and weaving with unorthodox movement and absorbing shots while looking for an opening to free his power.

In the fourth round, the casimero pressure began to show signs of wear in Inoue. Although it was still composed, the Japanese star was forced to more exchanges, being slowly dragged to the chaotic rhythm of casimero.

Turning the tide: Casimero finds its moment

The seventh round became the turning point. Casimero got a tortuous right hook to Inoue’s jaw, shaking the champion for the first time in years. The crowd was silent when Inoue stumbled behind, barely enduring. Although he survived the round, his anura of invincibility had broken.

From that moment, Casimero smelled blood. The pressure arose, cut the ring and turned the fight into a fight, exactly the type of combat that was not trying to avoid.

The ninth round saw the two men exchange heavy bombs. Inoue landed a clean left hook that broke Casimero’s head, but the Filipino responded with a fierce body attack that clearly hurt Inoue. The impulse was completely in favor of Casimero.

Ronda 10: The Monster Falls

When the tenth round began, Inoue was visibly tired. Casimero, bouncing on the fingers of the feet, seemed to just start. Just 30 seconds in the round, unleashed a vicious combination of three blows: full of the body, the chin uppercut and a right hand in loop that crashed into the temple of Innoue.

The impact was devastating. Inoue collapsed on the canvas, his body limited when the referee immediately rejected it. The multitude of Saitama was in shock. The monster had fallen.

The consequences: $ 45.1 million in damage for sponsorship

The consequences of Inoue’s defeat were immediate and serious. According to Japanese media reports, sponsorship and support contracts valued at $ 45.1 million were completely suspended or withdrawn after the knockout.

Inoue, seen for a long time as a national hero and global ambassador of Japanese excellence, had sponsorships with the main brands, including Asics, Sony and Bevenge Giant Suntory. Several of these companies eliminated the promotional material within a few hours of the loss, waiting for a reevaluation of their campaigns.

Marketing analysts pointed out that while Inoue remains a massive star, its marketing received great success, especially in Japan, where perfection and honor are culturally venerated.

CASIMERO REDEMPTION HISTORY: CORONA CAOS

For John Riel Casimero, victory was more than a victory for the title: they were an arc of redemption in development.

After years of inconsistent actions, canceled fights, weight problems and disputes with the promoters, Casimero was fired as a ha-been. But now, at 35, he has achieved one of the best discomfort of modern boxing.

Speaking at the press conference after the fight, Casimero said:

“They said he had ended. They laughed when I said that I knocked out Innoue. Now, who laughs? I told the world, do not underestimate the Philippine power.”

Fans react: one night nobody expected

Social networks exploded within a few minutes of the knockout.

#Inouvscasero Turned Worldwide on in X (previously Twitter), with thousands of reactions in the study:

“The monster has just been killed. Wow.”

“Casimero with the ko of the year. No one saw that coming.”

“Naoya Inoue is still a legend, but this shows that anyone can fall.”

Even sport legends weighed:

Manny Pacquiao tweeted: “Congratulations, John Riel! You made the Philippines pride again. A true warrior!”

What follows for Inoue?

Despite the devastating loss, Inoue remains one of the best talents of sport. A return is expected, and many believe that this defeat could serve as a necessary restart.

The promoter Bob Arum hastened to defend his fighter:

“This is a boxing. Everyone falls. What matters is how you get up. Inoue will return and stronger than ever.”

There is talk of a possible revenge, but some experts suggest that Inoue can gain weight to rebuild and pursue inherited fights in a new division.

Casimero options: champion once again

As for casimero, the possibilities are suddenly endless. Now he has the titles of the AMB, WBC, IBF and WBO, an unprecedented feat taking into account his grace fall only two years ago.

Possible fights of great success expect, including:

A rematch with Inoue

A confrontation with nonito Donaire

Or even a unification fight with the rising star Ra’eese Aleem

Casimero, known for his shameless attitude, made it clear that he does not plan to be a short -term champion:

“I have not finished. This is just the beginning of the Casimero era. Anyone who wants smoke, come to look for it.”

Boxing fans will remember the night Naoya Inoue fell not only because of the shocking result, but because of the pure drama and the emotion that came with him. It was a reminder that in the fighting game, nothing is guaranteed.

John Riel Casimero, once the forgotten man of the sport, is now his most commented champion. And Naoya Inoue, despite the loss, remains a dear figure that can, like many legends in front of him, claim the canvas and claim greatness.

As always, boxing remains the sport where legends are born, break and reborn. And UFC 319 could be the following, but for now, the thunderous right hand of Casimero has the headlines.