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Naoya Inoue
Naoya Inoue

Record

31-0-0

Form

UD 12
TKO 8
KO 4
TKO 7
KO 6

Belts held

The Ring Junior Featherweight champion
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Next Scheduled Defence
Uzbekistan flag Akhmadaliev (14-1-0) UD 12 14-Sep-2025
Last defence
United States flag Cardenas (26-1-0) TKO 8 04-May-2025
Time inactive
133 days - (4 months & 10 days)
Won against
Philippines flag Tapales (37-3-0) KO 10 26-Dec-2023
Time held
628 days - (1 year & 8 months)
Total defences
3
May 04 2025
TKO 8 United States flag Cardenas (26-1-0)
Jan 24 2025
KO 4 South Korea flag Kim (21-2-2)
May 06 2024
KO 6 Mexico flag Nery (35-1-0)
Activity average
Every 209 days - (6 months & 25 days)
Mandatory challenger
TBC
Last mandatory
None Called Yet
Since a mandatory
628 days - (1 year & 8 months)
WBO World Junior Featherweight champion
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Next Scheduled Defence
TBA
Last defence
Uzbekistan flag Akhmadaliev (14-1-0) UD 12 14-Sep-2025
Time inactive
1 day - (1 day)
Won against
United States flag Fulton (21-0-0) TKO 8 25-Jul-2023
Time held
783 days - (2 years & 1 month)
Total defences
6
Sep 14 2025
UD 12 Uzbekistan flag Akhmadaliev (14-1-0)
May 04 2025
TKO 8 United States flag Cardenas (26-1-0)
Jan 24 2025
KO 4 South Korea flag Kim (21-2-2)
Sep 03 2024
TKO 7 Ireland flag Doheny (26-4-0)
May 06 2024
KO 6 Mexico flag Nery (35-1-0)
Dec 26 2023
KO 10 Philippines flag Tapales (37-3-0)
Activity average
Every 131 days - (4 months & 8 days)
Mandatory challenger
Philippines flag Carl Jammes Martin (26-0-0)
Last mandatory
Not Fulfilled Yet
Since a mandatory
783 days - (2 years & 1 month)
IBF World Junior Featherweight champion
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Next Scheduled Defence
Uzbekistan flag Akhmadaliev (14-1-0) UD 12 14-Sep-2025
Last defence
United States flag Cardenas (26-1-0) TKO 8 04-May-2025
Time inactive
133 days - (4 months & 10 days)
Won against
Philippines flag Tapales (37-3-0) KO 10 26-Dec-2023
Time held
628 days - (1 year & 8 months)
Total defences
4
May 04 2025
TKO 8 United States flag Cardenas (26-1-0)
Jan 24 2025
KO 4 South Korea flag Kim (21-2-2)
Sep 03 2024
TKO 7 Ireland flag Doheny (26-4-0)
May 06 2024
KO 6 Mexico flag Nery (35-1-0)
Activity average
Every 157 days - (5 months & 4 days)
Mandatory challenger
TBC
Last mandatory
None Called Yet
Since a mandatory
628 days - (1 year & 8 months)
WBC World Super Bantamweight champion
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Next Scheduled Defence
Uzbekistan flag Akhmadaliev (14-1-0) UD 12 14-Sep-2025
Last defence
United States flag Cardenas (26-1-0) TKO 8 04-May-2025
Time inactive
133 days - (4 months & 10 days)
Won against
United States flag Fulton (21-0-0) TKO 8 25-Jul-2023
Time held
782 days - (2 years & 1 month)
Total defences
5
May 04 2025
TKO 8 United States flag Cardenas (26-1-0)
Jan 24 2025
KO 4 South Korea flag Kim (21-2-2)
Sep 03 2024
TKO 7 Ireland flag Doheny (26-4-0)
May 06 2024
KO 6 Mexico flag Nery (35-1-0)
Dec 26 2023
KO 10 Philippines flag Tapales (37-3-0)
Activity average
Every 156 days - (5 months & 3 days)
Mandatory challenger
Mexico flag David Picasso (32-0-1)
Last mandatory
Not Fulfilled Yet
Since a mandatory
782 days - (2 years & 1 month)
WBA Super World Super Bantamweight champion
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Next Scheduled Defence
Uzbekistan flag Akhmadaliev (14-1-0) UD 12 14-Sep-2025
Last defence
United States flag Cardenas (26-1-0) TKO 8 04-May-2025
Time inactive
133 days - (4 months & 10 days)
Won against
Philippines flag Tapales (37-3-0) KO 10 26-Dec-2023
Time held
628 days - (1 year & 8 months)
Total defences
4
May 04 2025
TKO 8 United States flag Cardenas (26-1-0)
Jan 24 2025
KO 4 South Korea flag Kim (21-2-2)
Sep 03 2024
TKO 7 Ireland flag Doheny (26-4-0)
May 06 2024
KO 6 Mexico flag Nery (35-1-0)
Activity average
Every 157 days - (5 months & 4 days)
Mandatory challenger
TBC
Last mandatory
None Called Yet
Since a mandatory
628 days - (1 year & 8 months)

Stats

age
32
Height
5' 5" / 164 cm
Reach
68.1" / 173 cm
Stance
Orthodox (R)

Full record

Wins
31
By KO
27
KO%
87%
Lost
0
Stopped
0
Draws
0
Debut
2012
Pro RDS
193

Naoya Inoue profile


What is Naoya Inoue's Record?

Naoya Inoue's record currently stands at 31 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws. He is currently undefeated in a total of 31 contests. Of those 31 wins, he has stopped 27 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 87%. He's boxed a total of 193 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 6.2 rounds on average.

When was his last fight and how active is he?

Naoya Inoue's last fight took place against Murodjon Akhmadaliev on September 14, 2025, in Nagoya, Japan. He won by unanimous decision after 12 rounds. That fight was ago.

Inoue's last 5 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 8 months and 19 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 4 months and 5 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 35 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 7 rounds on average.

What belts does Naoya Inoue hold?

He currently holds The Ring Junior Featherweight, the WBO World Junior Featherweight, the IBF World Junior Featherweight, the WBC World Super Bantamweight, and the WBA Super World Super Bantamweight championships.

He won a vacant The Ring Junior Featherweight, IBF World Junior Featherweight, and WBA Super World Super Bantamweight titles against Marlon Tapales, beating him by knockout in the 10th round on December 26, 2023. He has held these belts for a total of 628 days (1 year, 8 months and 19 days) and has 3 defenses of The Ring, 4 defenses of the IBF and 4 defenses of the WBA.

He won WBO World Junior Featherweight, and WBC World Super Bantamweight titles against Stephen Fulton, beating him by technical knockout in the 8th round on July 25, 2023. He has held these belts for a total of 782 days (2 years, 1 month and 20 days) and has 6 defenses of the WBO and 5 defenses of the WBC. His first mandatory for his WBO belt is due against Carl Jammes Martin. His first mandatory for his WBC belt is due against David Picasso.

How Old Is Naoya Inoue And Where Is he From?

The super bantamweight is currently 32 years old. He was born on April 10, 1993, so he will turn 33 in 6 months and 27 days.

Inoue was born in Japan.

How long has Inoue been fighting?

Naoya Inoue made his professional debut in October 2012, so he has been a pro for 12 years and 11 months.

How tall is Inoue, What is his Reach And Which Stance Does he Use?

Inoue is 5' 5" tall, which is 164cm. His reach is 68.1 inches, which is 173 cm. Inoue fights from a traditional orthodox stance, which means he favours his right hand as his power hand when fighting.

What are some potential opponents for Naoya Inoue?

Some potential future fights for Inoue include Unified Bantamweight Champion Junto Nakatani, Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, Vasyl Lomachenko, Luis Alberto Lopez and Srisaket Sor Rungvisai.

What will be Naoya Inoue's Next Fight And Where Can I Watch It?

Naoya Inoue doesn't currently have a fight scheduled.

Some potential future fights for Inoue include Unified Bantamweight Champion Junto Nakatani, Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, Vasyl Lomachenko, Luis Alberto Lopez and Srisaket Sor Rungvisai.

In the UK you can usually stream Inoue's fights on Facebook.

In the US you can usually stream Naoya Inoue's fights via Facebook.

What are some recent Naoya Inoue results?

Inoue remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he won against Murodjon Akhmadaliev on September 14, 2025, by unanimous decision in their The Ring Junior Featherweight, WBO World Junior Featherweight, IBF World Junior Featherweight and WBC World Super Bantamweight championship fight at IG Arena, Nagoya, Japan.

Prior to that, he had 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.

Going into that contest, he had beaten 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.

Before that, he had defeated 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.

He had won against 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.

Naoya Inoue Stats
AgeDate Of BirthNationalityHeightReachStanceWeight Division
32April 10, 1993Japan164 cm173 cmorthodoxSuper Bantamweight (122 lb)
Naoya Inoue Record
Professional RecordWinsWins By KOKnockout PercentageLossesLosses By StoppageDrawsPro RoundsDebut
31-0-0312787%0001932012
Naoya Inoue Recent Contests
DateOpponentResultReplayVenue
2025-09-14Murodjon AkhmadalievWon (UD 12)IG Arena, Nagoya, Japan
2025-05-04Ramon CardenasWon (TKO 8) watch replay T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States
2025-01-24Ye Joon KimWon (KO 4) watch replay Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan
2024-09-03TJ DohenyWon (TKO 7) watch replay Ariake Arena, Koto-Ku, Tokyo, Japan
2024-05-06Luis NeryWon (KO 6) watch replay Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
2023-12-26Marlon TapalesWon (KO 10) watch replay Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan
2023-07-25Stephen FultonWon (TKO 8) watch replay Ariake Arena, Koto-Ku, Japan
2022-12-13Paul ButlerWon (KO 11) watch replay Ariake Arena, Koto-Ku, Tokyo, Japan
2022-06-07Nonito DonaireWon (TKO 2) watch replay Super Arena, Saitama, Japan
2021-12-14Aran DipaenWon (TKO 8)Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan
2021-06-19Michael DasmarinasWon (KO 3) watch replay Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas, NV, United States
2020-10-31Jason MoloneyWon (TKO 7) watch replay The Bubble, MGM Grand, Nevada, United States
2019-11-07Nonito DonaireWon (UD 12) watch replay Super Arena, Saitama, Japan
2019-05-18Emmanuel RodriguezWon (KO 2)The SSE Hydro, Scotland, United Kingdom
2018-10-07Juan Carlos PayanoWon (KO 1)Arena, Kanagawa, Japan
2018-05-25Jamie McDonnellWon (TKO 1) watch replay Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan
2017-12-30Yoan BoyeauxWon (TKO 3)Bunka Gym, Kanagawa, Japan
2017-09-09Antonio NievesWon (TKO 6)Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, CA, United States
2017-05-21Ricardo RodriguezWon (KO 3) watch replay Ariake Colosseum, Japan
2016-12-30Kohei KonoWon (TKO 6)Ariake Colosseum, Auckland, Japan
2016-09-04Karoon JarupianlerdWon (KO 10)Sky Arena, Zama, Japan
2016-05-08David CarmonaWon (UD 12)Ariake Colosseum, Zama, Japan
2015-12-29Warlito ParrenasWon (TKO 2)Ariake Colosseum, Zama, Japan
2014-12-30Omar Andres NarvaezWon (KO 2)Metropolitan Gym, Caseros, Japan
2014-09-05Wittawas BasapeanWon (TKO 11)Yoyogi #2 Gymnasium, Zama, Japan
2014-04-06Adrian HernandezWon (TKO 6)Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan

Naoya Inoue's next fight

When is Naoya Inoue's Next Fight?

Naoya Inoue doesn't currently have a fight scheduled.

Some potential future fights for Inoue include Unified Bantamweight Champion Junto Nakatani, Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, Vasyl Lomachenko, Luis Alberto Lopez and Srisaket Sor Rungvisai.

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In the UK you can usually stream Inoue's fights on Facebook.

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5 thoughts on “Naoya Inoue

  • I’ll be 67 this year, I’ve been a boxing fan for 50 years + I haven’t been this excited in a fighter in a very long time. I think Tyson and Jones kept me excited just like.Inoue is. I absolutely love this kid. He’s the full package.

  • Everyone acknowledges inoue’s power, but now his speed and ring iq has just taken a giant leap on the skills categories. Can tapales offer a real contest? Assuming he undisputes over tapales later, what’s best at 126? Inoue has shown he goes after the best in the division, so would Ramirez be next? Will ramirez unify? Are the beltholders at 126 afraid of each other? What are inoue’s chances at undisputing at 126? What’s inoue’s ceiling is my ultimate question.

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