Naoya Inoue

10 stories covering Naoya Inoue — news, results and analysis.

Eddie Hearn's Two Dream Fights: Bam vs Inoue, Boots vs Crawford

Hearn wants his stars climbing the pound-for-pound ladder in 2027 — and one of these fights, Rodriguez vs Inoue, may actually happen by spring.

Sep 27, 2026

Naoya Inoue, undisputed super-bantamweight world champion, in the ring

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Erik Morales Names Naoya Inoue as Boxing's Pound-for-Pound King

The four-weight Mexican legend hands his P4P crown to Inoue, 33-0 with 27 KOs — and a spring 2027 date with Jesse Rodriguez looms.

Sep 22, 2026

Naoya Inoue in the ring, undisputed super-bantamweight champion

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Crawford Wants Inoue vs 'Bam' Rodriguez Next — Not a Featherweight Jump

Fresh off a decision win over Junto Nakatani, the 33-0 'Monster' faces a fork in the road for spring 2027. Crawford's already picked a side.

Sep 22, 2026

Naoya Inoue in the ring during a WBC bantamweight title fight

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Naoya Inoue vs Tenshin Nasukawa 2: Why the Tokyo Rematch Matters

Inoue defends his WBC bantamweight belt against Nasukawa on Sept. 26 — a year after their first meeting, and after Nasukawa stopped Juan Francisco Estrada in nine.

Sep 20, 2026

Naoya Inoue in the ring during a super-bantamweight title defense

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Inoue Names the Two Featherweight Champs He Can't Read

The Monster wants Jesse Rodriguez in March, but a five-division jump looms — and two 126lb champs would be tough to predict.

Sep 13, 2026

Naoya Inoue in the ring during a super-bantamweight title bout

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Cardenas Weighs In on a Potential Inoue vs 'Bam' Rodriguez Superfight

The man who floored Inoue in 2024 sizes up a proposed spring 2027 clash with three-weight champ Jesse Rodriguez.

Sep 9, 2026

David Benavidez celebrating a title victory in the ring

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James Toney Crowns David Benavidez as Boxing's Pound-for-Pound King

The Hall of Famer picks the 32-0 three-weight champ over Usyk and Inoue — and Benavidez returns in December for another belt.

Sep 3, 2026

Naoya Inoue in the ring during a super-bantamweight title fight

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Bam Rodriguez's Team Says Nobody From Inoue's Camp Has Called

Robert Garcia is fine with Inoue's March 2027 deadline for a super-bantamweight showdown — he just says no one has actually picked up the phone.

Aug 19, 2026

Shakur Stevenson poses with a world title belt after a fight

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James Toney Calls Out Shakur Stevenson: "What Has He Done?"

The Hall of Famer says Stevenson's four-division run means little in this era — and picks unbeaten David Benavidez (32-0) as his P4P king instead.

Aug 18, 2026

Naoya Inoue celebrating an undisputed super-bantamweight title defense in the ring

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Inoue Sets a Deadline on Bam Rodriguez: February or Featherweight

The undisputed 122lb king says he'll fight Rodriguez in February 2027 — or move up. He's 'not obsessed,' and the clock is ticking.

Jul 27, 2026