In June 2022, Inoue became the first Japanese boxer to be ranked No. 1 in the world, pound for pound, by The Ring[10][11] and the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board. [12] . He was named Fighter of the Year in 2023 by The Ring, the Boxer Writers Association of …

6 days ago · Naoya Inoue will face bigger challenges in 2025 but the pound-for-pound superstar gave a flawless demonstration of his skills in fourth-round knockout of Ye Joon Kim.

Jan 23, 2025 · Naoya Inoue made the third defence of his undisputed 122-lbs title against Ye Joon Kim at Tokyo's Ariake Arena and scored an emphatic 26th knockout of his career.

6 days ago · Be careful what you ask for - Ye Joon Kim beckoned Naoya Inoue in, and the champion knocked him out with a clean right cross; Inoue dominated replacement challenger Kim, stopping him inside four ...

6 days ago · Naoya Inoue vs. Ye Joon Kim results, highlights: 'The Monster' scores devastating KO vs. late replacement foe Inoue took care of business on Friday in Japan to kick off what is expected to be a ...

6 days ago · Naoya Inoue strengthens his pound-for-pound credentials by defending his undisputed super-bantamweight world title against Ye Joon Kim.

6 days ago · Naoya Inoue is one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world. Inoue, of Japan, has won titles in four different weight classes and held the undisputed bantamweight...

Jan 23, 2025 · Naoya "Monster" Inoue is one of the world's best pound-for-pound boxer. But for many U.S. boxing fans, the undefeated Japanese star is the greatest fighter you've never heard of.

Nieves corner stops bout at end of rd 6 ruled: KO.

6 days ago · Undisputed world junior featherweight champion Naoya Inoue stormed to a predictable fourth-round knockout win over late replacement opponent Ye-Joon Kim on Friday, to set up a fight in the United ...