Inoue vs Akhmadaliev

When is Inoue vs Akhmadaliev?

Naoya Inoue could square off against Murodjon Akhmadaliev in late 2025 the United States.

The fight would take place over 12 rounds in the Super Bantamweight division, which means the weight limit would be 122 pounds (8.7 stone or 55.3 kg).

Inoue would be making his 4th defense of the The Ring Junior Featherweight Championship. He won this belt against Marlon Tapales in December 2023. He has held this belt for 1 year, 5 months and 2 days.

He would be making his 6th defense of the WBO World Junior Featherweight Championship. He won this belt against Stephen Fulton in July 2023. He has held this title for 1 year, 10 months and 3 days.

Also, on the line would be his 5th defense of the IBF World Junior Featherweight Championship. He won this belt against Marlon Tapales in December 2023. He has been recognised as this champion for 1 year, 5 months and 2 days.

In addition, he would be making his 6th defense of the WBC World Super Bantamweight Championship. He won this belt against Stephen Fulton in July 2023. He has been WBC champion for 1 year, 10 months and 3 days.

Finally, he would be making his 5th defense of the WBA Super World Super Bantamweight Championship. He won this belt against Marlon Tapales in December 2023. He has been WBA champion for 1 year, 5 months and 2 days.

Akhmadaliev would be defending his WBA Interim World Super Bantamweight Championship for the first time. He won this belt against Ricardo Espinoza in December 2024. He has held this belt for 5 months and 14 days.

Inoue vs Akhmadaliev stats

Naoya Inoue would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 30 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 27 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Murodjon Akhmadaliev would make his way to the ring with a record of 13 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, with 10 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Inoue would have an advantage in power over Akhmadaliev, with a 90% knockout percentage compared to Akhmadaliev's 77%.

Naoya Inoue is the older man by 2 years, at 32 years old.

Naoya Inoue fights out of the orthodox stance, while Murodjon Akhmadaliev is a southpaw.

Inoue is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 16 more fights, and made his debut in 2012, 5 years and 5 months earlier than Akhmadaliev, whose first professional fight was in 2018. He has fought 89 more professional rounds, totaling 181 compared to Akhmadaliev's 92.

Murodjon Akhmadaliev is currently ranked number 2 by The Ring in the 122lb division.

Inoue vs Akhmadaliev form

Inoue remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 5 of his recent opponents.

In his last fight, he won against Ramon Cardenas on May 4, 2025, by technical knockout in the 8th round in their WBO World Junior Featherweight, IBF World Junior Featherweight, WBC World Super Bantamweight and WBA Super World Super Bantamweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had won against Ye Joon Kim on January 24, 2025, by knockout in the 4th round in their IBF World Junior Featherweight, WBC World Super Bantamweight, WBO World Junior Featherweight and WBA Super World Super Bantamweight championship fight at Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan.

Going into that contest, he had beaten TJ Doheny on September 3, 2024, by technical knockout in the 7th round in their IBF World Junior Featherweight, WBA Super World Super Bantamweight, WBC World Super Bantamweight and WBO World Junior Featherweight championship fight at Ariake Arena, Koto-Ku.

Before that, he had defeated Luis Nery on May 6, 2024, by knockout in the 6th round in their IBF World Junior Featherweight, WBA Super World Super Bantamweight, WBC World Super Bantamweight and WBO World Junior Featherweight championship fight at Tokyo Dome, Tokyo.

He had won against Marlon Tapales on December 26, 2023, by knockout in the 10th round in their IBF World Junior Featherweight, WBA Super World Super Bantamweight, WBC World Super Bantamweight and WBO World Junior Featherweight championship fight at Ariake Arena, Tokyo.

Akhmadaliev has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 3 of them, going the distance once.

In his last fight, he defeated Ricardo Espinoza on December 14, 2024, by technical knockout in the 3rd round in their WBA Interim World Super Bantamweight championship fight at Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Prior to that, he had defeated Kevin Gonzalez on December 16, 2023, by technical knockout in the 8th round in their WBA World Super Bantamweight championship fight at Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, United States.

Going into that contest, he had been beaten by Marlon Tapales on April 8, 2023, by split decision in their IBF World Junior Featherweight and WBA Super World Super Bantamweight championship fight at Boeing Center at Tech Port, San Antonio.

Before that, he had beaten Ronny Rios on June 25, 2022, by technical knockout in the 12th round in their WBA Super World Super Bantamweight and IBF World Junior Featherweight championship fight at Tech Port Arena, Texas.

He had won against Jose Velasquez on November 19, 2021, by unanimous decision in their WBA Super World Super Bantamweight and IBF World Junior Featherweight championship fight at SNHU Arena, New Hampshire.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Naoya Inoue has been fighting more than Murodjon Akhmadaliev.

Naoya Inoue last fought 7 months and 19 days ago, while Murodjon Akhmadaliev's last outing was 1 year and 9 days ago.

Inoue's last 5 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 11 months and 27 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 4 months and 25 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 35 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 7 rounds on average.

Akhmadaliev's last 5 fights have come over a period of 4 years, 1 month and 4 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 9 months and 26 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 47 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.4 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Inoue vs Akhmadaliev?

Naoya Inoue is currently 1/10 (-1000) to win the bout outright, while you can get 6/1 (+600) on Murodjon Akhmadaliev if you fancy the massive upset.

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