Naoya Inoue gave a masterclass of technical boxing to beat Uzbekistan¡¯s Murodjon Akhmadaliev by unanimous decision on Sunday and retain his undisputed super bantamweight world titles.

The unbeaten Inoue gradually picked off a fighter who had been described as the most dangerous opponent of his career to finish the final round in Nagoya in complete control.

Inoue¡¯s pinpoint accuracy and elusive movement were on full display as he took his career record to 31-0, with 27 wins by knockout.