Tonight's live boxing results: Inoue brutally knocks out Kim in round 4 - ORSOLTECH

Naoya Inoue knocks out Kim in the fourth round at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, live on ESPN+

Inoue vs. Kim: Round 4

Well, that didn't take long. Inoue, as ever, dominated the fourth round with clinical precision. He backed Kim into a corner, cut every corner, and the South Korean could not find a way out. The counters lashed out at him relentlessly, leaving no doubt as to who controlled the battle.

The moment of death came with a sick left hook to the body that echoed across the arena. Kim, desperate to show some courage, manages to nudge Inoue forward — a bold move for a man who's already drowning. Inoue obliged with a devastating right hand that sent Kim crashing, leaving no need for a count. Game over.

Inoue vs. Kim: Round 3

Inoue turns this into a targeted training session, systematically breaking down Kim with vicious combinations. These strikes catch Kim's head, and relentless right hands to the body impact. The man's right eye is swollen like a warning light, but he still tries – screwing up his heart – to fire with some desperate left counters. Spoiler: it doesn't work.

Kim holds on the ropes, a sitting duck while Inoue lines up after the shootout. Body shots are what power walks around, and there's no way Kim can absorb too many of those. He's on borrowed time.

As the third round closes, Inoue turns up the intensity even further. The hero is so turned on now, you have to wonder: Will it end early in the fourth, or will Kim somehow survive to see another round of destruction?

Inoue vs. Kim: Round 2

Naoya Inoue puts on a clinic, completely dictating the pace and fully showing Kim why he is at the top. A sharp right hand to the body near the ropes had the crowd reeling, and the “oohs” and “AAHS” matching the accuracy of each shot lands the champion.

Kim, bless him, tries to hang out there, even manning one counter amid the chaos. But let's be real – one shot of relentless pressure from Inoue isn't going to stop. A clear left hook and a follow-up chopping right follow, hammering home the inevitable. The only real suspense left is whether Kim Serkin will save it before Inoue decides to finish it himself.

Inoue vs. Kim: Round 1

Well, this is exactly what we expected – a complete mismatch. Kim looks like a deer in the headlights, barely moving while Inoue acts easy. “The Beast” is already unpacking accurate footage, and you can practically hear the clock ticking on how long Kim is going to last.

Ino's dominance is blatant, and this feels more like a public record session than a battle. 10-9 inoue, but let's be honest- it won't be long before Kim is flat on the canvas.

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Naoya Inoue made his entrance like a king, descending on a raised platform to remind the world who owned the ring.

Let's not commit ourselves here. Kim is not here to win. It's here to survive – and even that's a stretch. Against a power like inoue, not if he is expelled; It's when. So, let's enjoy this. When will Kim hit the canvas?

Drop your predictions. My money is on the third round – if Inoue is feeling generous.