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Ring

Naoya Inoue

Junior Featherweight (122 lbs)

30

Wins

0

Losses

0

Draws

27

KOs
Age

32

Height

5′5″

Reach

171cm / 67 ½″

Stance

Orthodox

Hometown

Zama, Kanagawa, Japan

Country

Japan

Age

32

Height

5′5″

Reach

171cm / 67 ½″

Stance

Orthodox

Hometown

Zama, Kanagawa, Japan

Country

Japan

At the age of 32, Inoue is a 12-year pro. He is the current undisputed junior featherweight world champion, a four-division world champion, and an undisputed world champion in two divisions.


He has been called a “generational talent” and is universally considered one of the best at any weight in the ring today, with many considering him to be the very best. ESPN ranks him No. 2 in the “Pound-for-Pound” rankings. Still in his prime, he is already a certain first-ballot Hall of Famer.


In 2023, Inoue...

100%

Win rate

90%

KO rate

Monster

Nickname

2012

Turned Pro

videos with Naoya Inoue

Fri, Jun 6

Naoya Inoue vs Nonito Donaire 2 | ON THIS DAY FULL FIGHT | JUNE 7, 2022

Naoya Inoue vs Nonito Donaire 2 | ON THIS DAY FULL FIGHT | JUNE 7, 2022
Fri, May 2

Naoya Inoue Breaks Down Marlon Tapales | NO COMMENTARY FULL FIGHT

Naoya Inoue Breaks Down Marlon Tapales | NO COMMENTARY FULL FIGHT
Fri, May 2

Three Hours Of Naoya Inoue's Best Fights | FIGHT MARATHON

Three Hours Of Naoya Inoue's Best Fights | FIGHT MARATHON
Tue, Apr 29

Best Moments Of Naoya Inoue Showing His Greatness | TOP RANK'D

Best Moments Of Naoya Inoue Showing His Greatness | TOP RANK'D
Mon, Apr 28

Naoya Inoue Made Him Pay! | KO OF THE WEEK

Naoya Inoue Made Him Pay! | KO OF THE WEEK
Mon, Apr 28

Naoya Inoue's CRAZIEST Fight Yet vs Luis Nery | FULL FIGHT

Naoya Inoue's CRAZIEST Fight Yet vs Luis Nery | FULL FIGHT
Mon, Apr 28

Breaking Down Naoya Inoue's Generational Talent | THE BLUEPRINT

Breaking Down Naoya Inoue's Generational Talent | THE BLUEPRINT
Mon, Apr 28

Naoya Inoue's Power Overwhelms Nonito Donaire In Rematch | FULL FIGHT

Naoya Inoue's Power Overwhelms Nonito Donaire In Rematch | FULL FIGHT
Sat, Apr 26

Naoya Inoue Is Back In The United States | MEDIA DAY BEHIND THE SCENES

Naoya Inoue Is Back In The United States | MEDIA DAY BEHIND THE SCENES
Thu, Apr 24

The Monster’s KO Power Is No Joke | TOP 5 INOUE KOs

The Monster’s KO Power Is No Joke | TOP 5 INOUE KOs
Thu, Apr 24

Naoya Inoue’s Dominance At 122 Pounds

Naoya Inoue’s Dominance At 122 Pounds
Tue, Apr 22

Naoya Inoue Unleashes His Killer Instinct On Paul Butler | FULL FIGHT

Naoya Inoue Unleashes His Killer Instinct On Paul Butler | FULL FIGHT
Tue, Apr 22

Naoya Inoue's Hand Speed Is Unmatched | TOP COMBOS

Naoya Inoue's Hand Speed Is Unmatched | TOP COMBOS
Mon, Apr 21

Naoya Inoue's Triumphant Victory Over Luis Nery | NO COMMENTARY FULL FIGHT

Naoya Inoue's Triumphant Victory Over Luis Nery | NO COMMENTARY FULL FIGHT
Thu, Apr 17

Naoya Inoue's LEGENDARY Career Highlights | MONSTER MILESTONES

Naoya Inoue's LEGENDARY Career Highlights | MONSTER MILESTONES
Tue, Apr 15

Naoya Inoue Shows Levels Against Marlon Tapales | FREE FIGHT

Naoya Inoue Shows Levels Against Marlon Tapales | FREE FIGHT
Mon, Apr 14

Watch Noaya Inoue DESTROY Stephen Fulton | FREE FIGHT

Watch Noaya Inoue DESTROY Stephen Fulton | FREE FIGHT
Wed, Apr 9

Naoya Inoue Knows How To Close The Show | FINAL ROUNDS

Naoya Inoue Knows How To Close The Show | FINAL ROUNDS
Mon, Apr 7

Naoya Inoue Folds Nonito Donaire In Rematch | ROUND OF THE WEEK

Naoya Inoue Folds Nonito Donaire In Rematch | ROUND OF THE WEEK
Mon, Apr 7

The Sounds Of Naoya Inoue's Monster Power vs Jason Moloney | NO COMMENTARY

The Sounds Of Naoya Inoue's Monster Power vs Jason Moloney | NO COMMENTARY

Fight history

Result

Rec

Opponent

Date

Method

Round

Time

Notes

Win

26-1-0

Ramon Cardenas

May 4, 2025

TKO

8

0:45

Undisputed Junior Featherweight

Win

22-2-1

Ye Joon Kim

Jan 24, 2025

KO

4

2:25

WBA Super, IBF, WBC, WBO World Junior Featherweight

Win

26-4-0

TJ Doheny

Sep 3, 2024

TKO

7

0:16

WBA Super, IBF, WBC, WBO World Junior Featherweight

Win

35-1-0

Luis Nery

May 6, 2024

TKO

6

1:22

WBA Super, IBF, WBC, WBO World Junior Featherweight

Win

37-3-0

Marlon Tapales

Dec 26, 2023

KO

10

1:02

WBA Super, IBF, WBC, WBO World Junior Featherweight

Win

21-0-0

Stephen Fulton

Jul 25, 2023

TKO

8

1:14

WBA Super World Bantamweight, IBF, WBC, WBO World Bantamweight

Win

34-2-0

Paul Butler

Dec 13, 2022

KO

11

1:09

WBA Super, IBF, WBC, WBO World Junior Featherweight

Win

42-6-0

Nonito Donaire

Jun 7, 2022

TKO

2

1:24

WBA Super, IBF, WBC World Bantamweight

Result

Win

Rec

26-1-0

Opponent

Ramon Cardenas

Date

May 4, 2025

Method

TKO

Round

8

Time

0:45

Undisputed Junior Featherweight

Result

Win

Rec

22-2-1

Opponent

Ye Joon Kim

Date

Jan 24, 2025

Method

KO

Round

4

Time

2:25

WBA Super, IBF, WBC, WBO World Junior Featherweight

Result

Win

Rec

26-4-0

Opponent

TJ Doheny

Date

Sep 3, 2024

Method

TKO

Round

7

Time

0:16

WBA Super, IBF, WBC, WBO World Junior Featherweight