In a highly anticipated IBF title eliminator, Ryosuke Nishida steps into the ring as the heavier fighter, despite facing a natural junior featherweight. The former IBF 118lbs champion, Nishida, tips the scales at 121.9lbs, while his opponent, Bryan Mercado, a trim 32-year-old from Mexico City, weighs in at 120.8lbs - his lightest in over a decade. But here's where it gets controversial... U-Next will exclusively stream their fight from Nishida's hometown of Osaka, Japan, and the winner will become the IBF mandatory for the winner of the upcoming Inoue vs. Nakatani bout, which could be the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history. And this is the part most people miss... Jake Donovan, an award-winning journalist, provides an in-depth analysis of the fight, highlighting the unique circumstances surrounding the bout. Will Nishida's size advantage prove decisive, or will Mercado's experience and speed prevail? Join us as we delve into the intriguing world of boxing and discover the answers to these questions and more.
