When Is Naoya Inoue’s Next Fight?

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Naoya Inoue of Japan celebrates with his four champion belts, after defeating Paul Butler of Britain after their bantamweight title.
(AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)
Anatoly Pimentel @AnatolyPimentel Mar 06, 2024, 12:29 AM
  • Naoya Inoue is the reigning undisputed super bantamweight champion.
  • Inoue is an undefeated champion with 26 wins, including 23 TKO/KOs.
  • Inoue is coming off a 10th-round TKO win over Marlon Tapales.

Naoya Inoue is Japan’s biggest boxing superstar today, especially after he defeated Marlon Tapales to become the undisputed super bantamweight champion with a 10th-round TKO in December 2023. The victory has improved Inoue’s undefeated record to 26 wins, including 23 TKO/KOs, making him an instant favorite in online sports betting through the boxing odds.

Following this another spectacular performance, when will he return inside the ring, and who will he face next? Find out below.

When is Naoya Inoue’s Next Fight?

Inoue’s next opponent is Luis Nery, who will challenge him for his undisputed super bantamweight crown on May 6 inside the Tokyo Dome in Japan. Once Inoue defends his title over Nery, he could move up in weight.

Naoya Inoue Boxing Record and Titles

  • Boxing record: 26-0
  • Wins by TKO/KO: 23
  • Wins by decision: 3
  • Number of world titles won: 8
  • World titles won: WBC Light Flyweight title, WBO Super Flyweight title, WBA Bantamweight title, IBF Bantamweight title, WBC Bantamweight title, WBO Bantamweight title, IBF Super Bantamweight title, WBA Super Bantamweight title, WBC Super Bantamweight title, and WBO Super Bantamweight title.
  • Number of title defenses: 15

Naoya Inoue Notable Wins

Inoue has racked up an impressive record with victories over other boxing stars like Adrian Hernandez, Omar Andres Narvaez, Antonio Nieves, Jamie McDonnell, Juan Carlos Payano, Emmanuel Rodriguez, Nonito Donaire (twice), Michael Dasmarinas, Paul Butler, and Stephen Fulton.

Naoya Inoue Boxing Earnings

Inoue’s estimated total boxing earnings are over $3 million, with his fight with Jason Moloney in October 2020 being the biggest single-bout pay at $1.5 million.

Naoya Inoue Trainer, Coach and Cornermen

Inoue is being trained by his father, Shingo Inoue (head trainer), Akira Yaegashi, and Daisuke Okabe (assistant coaches). Other members of the “Monster’s” corner during fights include his brother Takuma Inoue and cousin Koko Inoue.

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Anatoly Pimentel

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Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with a B.A in Communication and is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.

Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with a B.A in Communication and is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.