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HAVING dropped to his knees and punched the floor in victory, Takuma Inoue got back to his feet and embraced his older brother, Naoya.

Takuma had just headlined an event at the famous Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena against veteran Filipino . The 28-year-old Inoue is not a reputable puncher, with just five early wins from 20 fights, but this ninth-round knockout was his second stoppage victory in his past three

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