Looking ahead to the blockbuster bout, Naoya Inoue recently said, "There's definitely risks and challenges ahead, but I'm expecting an intense showdown."
Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue headlines the first pro boxing event at Tokyo Dome since 1990. Three more title fights are on the card.
An important fight card took place in Tokyo on February 24, and three Japanese boxers enhanced their reputations in front of a global audience.
Unbeaten Naoya Inoue unified the super bantamweight division with an impressive performance against Marlon Tapales in only his second fight in the weight class.
Unbeaten Naoya Inoue demonstrated his superior boxing skills in his title fight against Marlon Tapales, utilizing a potent combination of speed and power.
Super bantamweight Naoya Inoue takes on Marlon Tapales and aims to become the first undisputed world champ in two weight classes in back-to-back years.
The fight for the undisputed super bantamweight title is almost upon us, with Marlon Tapales the man looking to ruin Inoue's perfect record on December 26.
In the run-up to the bout, promoter Bob Arum described Naoya Inoue this way: "We are witnessing an all-time great fighter in the prime of his...
Naoya Inoue will put his WBC and WBO super bantamweight title belts on the line against Filipino opponent Tapales, the WBA and IBF champion.
By securing championship belts in a fourth weight class, super bantamweight Naoya Inoue reminded everyone of his status as a global boxing superstar.
Naoya Inoue demonstrated his superiority against Fulton throughout the title fight and thrilled the audience by calling out his next challenger.
In his smashing debut as a super bantamweight, superstar Naoya Inoue raised his overall record to 25-0 with 22 knockouts, snatching Fulton's two titles.