When Is Naoya Inoue’s Next Fight?

Naoya Inoue of Japan celebrates with his four champion belts, after defeating Paul Butler of Britain after their bantamweight title.
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  • Naoya Inoue is the reigning undisputed super bantamweight champion.
  • Inoue holds a professional record of 29-0 with 26 TKO/KOs.
  • Inoue is coming off a fourth-round knockout win over Ye Joon Kim on Jan. 24 to retain the undisputed super bantamweight title.

Naoya Inoue is Japan’s biggest boxing superstar today, especially after he defeated Ye Joon Kim to defend the undisputed super bantamweight champion with a fourth-round knockout in January. The victory has improved Inoue’s undefeated record to 29 wins, including 26 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?

Inoueโ€™s next opponent is yet to be determined, but he’s likely to move into a heavier division since he has almost swept the top contenders in the 122-pound weight class. The Japanese superstar could compete in the featherweight division next.

Naoya Inoue Boxing Record and Titles

  • Boxing record: 29-0
  • Wins by TKO/KO: 26
  • 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: 17

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, Stephen Fulton, Marlon Tapales, Luis Nery, and Doheny.

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.