Naoya Inoue vs Nonito Donaire 2 is set to take place on Tuesday, June 7 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Ring-walks for the main event are expected to get underway at 10 AM BST (5 AM EST / 2 AM PST). The two fighters first clashed in November 2019. It was Inoue who emerged victorious in what was ultimately Ring Magazine Fight of the Year. Needless to say, this bantamweight title rematch is highly anticipated. While it’s not available to stream everywhere, we’ll explain how you can use a VPN to watch live online.
We’ll only be recommending official sources for watching Inoue vs Donaire live online. Although there may be unlicensed streams, their low resolution and excessive lag make them far inferior options. Worse still, many unauthorized streams are taken offline due to violating copyright. Besides, there are multiple ways to watch Inoue vs Donaire 2 while a VPN lets you stream them from anywhere in the world.
Inoue vs Donaire 2 will only be streaming on region-locked platforms. Going on vacation? A VPN is required to continue watching via your usual home streaming service.
How to watch Inoue vs Donaire 2 online with a VPN
When you connect to a VPN server, you receive a different IP address. One advantage of this is that you can spoof your location and access region-locked content such as a stream of Inoue vs Donaire.
Here’s how to live stream Inoue vs Donaire using a VPN:
- Start by signing up with a reputable VPN provider. We recommend NordVPN. However, Surfshark and ExpressVPN are safe alternatives for live sports streaming.
- Next, download and install the VPN app on your device. The VPNs recommended above all let you connect at least five devices simultaneously.
- Open the VPN app and connect to a server in the location of the streaming platform you’re trying to access. For example, a server in the US to stream on ESPN+.
- Sign in ESPN+ (or sign up for an account if you don’t yet have one). You should now be able to stream its content without restriction.
- Blocked? You may need to clear your browser’s cookies. Otherwise, try connecting to a different server. Failing this, your VPN’s customer support may be able to help.
Keep in mind that Inoue vs Donaire will air live. That’s why it’s important to test your VPN with your streaming platform well ahead of time. You’ll then have time to troubleshoot any issues with the customer support of your VPN provider.
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How to watch Inoue vs Donaire 2 live online in the US
The good news is that you’ll be able to watch Inoue vs Donaire on ESPN+ in the US. Priced at just $6.99 (GBP £5.54) a month, it’s the most affordable way to stream the fight. Note that ESPN+ also has an annual plan with which you can save a little extra. This costs $69.99 (£55.43). There’s also the option of bundling ESPN+ with Disney+ and Hulu for $13.99 a month (£11.08).
While ESPN+ is only available in the US, you can stream it from overseas with the help of a VPN. This requires connecting to a US server and getting a US IP address. Still need a VPN to do this? Why not try NordVPN which comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, allowing you to try it out risk-free.
Where else can I watch Inoue vs Donaire online?
UK
At the time of writing, we still have no official confirmation as to whether Inoue vs Donaire will be shown in the UK. However, the first fight was shown on Sky Sports Action and this seems the most likely place to look as the event nears. If you’re already a Sky Sports customer, all you’d need to do would be to sign in via the Sky Go app to watch live online.
Alternatively, you can watch Sky Sports Action contract-free on Now. Its sports package costs £33.99 a month. There’s also a daily option priced at £11.98. Whether you use Sky Go or Now, you’ll need a VPN to continue watching from abroad due to geographic restrictions. This means connecting to a UK server and getting a UK IP address.
Japan
In Japan, Inoue vs Donaire will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. An Amazon Prime subscription in Japan costs 500 yen (£3.11) a month or 4,900 yen a year (£30.49). Furthermore, it comes with a 30-day free trial which, if combined with the money-back guarantee of a quality VPN, allows you to stream Inoue vs Donaire for free. However, traveling outside Japan means you’ll need a Japanese IP address via a VPN service.
Inoue vs Donaire 2: Who’s the favorite to win?
Naoya “The Monster” Inoue and Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire first fought in November 2019 in what was ultimately declared Fight of the Year by Ring Magazine. That bout ended in an Inoue win. The 29-year-old Japanese boxer is the reigning WBA and IBF bantamweight champion and has an impressive undefeated record of 22-0 with 19 wins by way of knockout. Donaire holds the WBC bantamweight title. The 39-year-old Filipino’s record stands at 42-6 with 28 knockouts. Inoue is ten years younger than Donaire, remains undefeated, and won their first bout. He goes into this fight the favorite.
Inoue vs Donaire 2: full fight card
- Naoya Inoue vs. Nonito Doniare
- Takuma Inoue vs. Gakuya Furuhashi
- Andy Hiraoka vs. Shun Akaiwa
- Toshiya Ishii vs. Hikaru Fukunaga
- Kanamu Sakama vs. Fuki Ishigaki
