Naoya Inoue Fighter Profile Record, Bio, Stats & Fight History
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NAOYA INOUE
“MONSTER”
JAPAN • SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT
W-L-D
33-0-0
(T)KO
27-0
KO RATE
81.8%
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Japan
WT CLASS
Super Bantamweight
HT / WT
5′ 5″, 122 lbs
BIRTHDATE
04/10/1993 (33)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
67.5″ (171cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Yokohama, Japan • Ohashi Boxing Gym
NICKNAME
Monster
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Naoya Inoue Record
WINS33
KO/TKO
27
DECISION
6
LOSSES0
KO/TKO
0
DECISION
0
DRAWS0
DECISION
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Junto Nakatani 🥇
Japan
Japan
Tokyo, Tokyo Dome
May / 02 / 2026
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 12 (3:00)
May / 02 / 2026
ROUND12
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Undisputed World Super Bantamweight Titles
Defending Undisputed Champion
BillingMain Event (Tokyo Dome)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup122 lbs vs 121½ lbs
Opponent Record32-0-0
Fighter Record at Bout32-0-0 (27 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$12,000,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Robert Hoyle
Raul Caiz Sr: 115-113
Patrick Morley: 116-112
Juan Carlos Pelayo: 116-112
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-octane all-Japanese pound-for-pound super-clash. Inoue commanded ring generalship against the rangy southpaw Nakatani, defending all four belts via unanimous decision.
WIN
David Picasso 🥇
Mexico
Mexico
Riyadh, Mohammed Abdo Arena
Dec / 27 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 12 (3:00)
Dec / 27 / 2025
ROUND12
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Undisputed World Super Bantamweight Titles
Defending Undisputed Champion
BillingMain Event (Riyadh Season)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup121¾ lbs vs 121 lbs
Opponent Record32-0-1
Fighter Record at Bout31-0-0 (27 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$10,000,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Raul Caiz Jr
Deon Dwarte: 120-108
Jon Llona Fernandez: 117-111
Steve Weisfeld: 119-109
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Dominant technical masterclass in Saudi Arabia. Inoue completely disarmed the undefeated Mexican challenger with precision combinations and superior footwork.
WIN
Murodjon Akhmadaliev 🥇
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Aichi, Nagoya, IG Arena
Sep / 14 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 12 (3:00)
Sep / 14 / 2025
ROUND12
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Undisputed World Super Bantamweight Titles
Defending Undisputed Champion
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup121¾ lbs vs 121¾ lbs
Opponent Record14-1-0
Fighter Record at Bout30-0-0 (27 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$8,000,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Bence Kovacs
Mike Fitzgerald: 118-110
Gerardo Martinez: 117-111
Juan Carlos Pelayo: 118-110
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-level mandatory title contest. Inoue neutralised Akhmadaliev’s relentless body attack and scored consistently with straight rights.
WIN
Ramon Cardenas 🥇
USA
USA
Nevada, Las Vegas, T-Mobile Arena
May / 04 / 2025
KO/TKO
Rnd 8 (0:45)
May / 04 / 2025
ROUND8
TIME0:45
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Undisputed World Super Bantamweight Titles
Defending Undisputed Champion
BillingMain Event (Cinco de Mayo Weekend)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup122 lbs vs 121¾ lbs
Opponent Record26-1-0
Fighter Record at Bout29-0-0 (26 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$7,500,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Thomas Taylor
Max DeLuca: 68-63
David Sutherland: 68-63
Steve Weisfeld: 68-63
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Inoue down in round two; recovered with ferocity to drop Cardenas in round seven and finish the contest at 0:45 of round 8.
WIN
Ye Joon Kim 🥇
South Korea
South Korea
Tokyo, Koto-ku, Ariake Arena
Jan / 24 / 2025
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (2:25)
Jan / 24 / 2025
ROUND4
TIME2:25
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Undisputed World Super Bantamweight Titles
Defending Undisputed Champion
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup121¾ lbs vs 121¾ lbs
Opponent Record21-2-2
Fighter Record at Bout28-0-0 (25 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$5,000,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Mark Nelson
Ferenc Budai: 30-27
Tim Cheatham: 30-27
Jose Manzur: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kim absorbed blistering punishment to body and head before Inoue closed the distance with a crunching hook combination at 2:25 of round 4.
WIN
TJ Doheny 🥇
Ireland
Ireland
Tokyo, Koto-ku, Ariake Arena
Sep / 03 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 7 (0:16)
Sep / 03 / 2024
ROUND7
TIME0:16
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Undisputed World Super Bantamweight Titles
Defending Undisputed Champion
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup122 lbs vs 121½ lbs
Opponent Record26-4-0
Fighter Record at Bout27-0-0 (24 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$6,000,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Bence Kovacs
Robert Hoyle: 58-56
Pawel Kardyni: 59-55
David Sutherland: 59-55
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Inoue wore down Doheny with pulverizing body shots; an accumulation of punishment resulted in a hip injury for Doheny early in round 7, forcing a verbal submission.
WIN
Luis Nery 🥇
Mexico
Mexico
Tokyo, Tokyo Dome
May / 06 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (1:22)
May / 06 / 2024
ROUND6
TIME1:22
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Undisputed World Super Bantamweight Titles
Defending Undisputed Champion
BillingMain Event (45,000 Tokyo Dome)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup121¾ lbs vs 121 lbs
Opponent Record35-1-0
Fighter Record at Bout26-0-0 (23 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$6,000,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Michael Griffin
Adam Height: 48-44
Benoit Roussel: 48-44
Jose Roberto Torres: 48-44
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Historic Tokyo Dome thriller. Inoue knocked down in round 1 for the first time in his career, before dropping Nery in round 2, round 5, and scoring a cold right hook KO in round 6.
WIN
Marlon Tapales 🥇
Philippines
Philippines
Tokyo, Koto-ku, Ariake Arena
Dec / 26 / 2023
KO/TKO
Rnd 10 (1:02)
Dec / 26 / 2023
ROUND10
TIME1:02
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Undisputed World Super Bantamweight Unification
Unified 4 Belts
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup121¾ lbs vs 121¼ lbs
Opponent Record37-3-0
Fighter Record at Bout25-0-0 (22 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$5,000,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Celestino Ruiz
Raul Caiz Jr: 88-82
Craig Metcalfe: 90-80
Robin Taylor: 89-81
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Inoue became only the second man in boxing history to become undisputed in two weight divisions in the 4-belt era. Tapales dropped in round 4 and counted out in round 10.
WIN
Stephen Fulton 🥇
USA
USA
Tokyo, Koto-ku, Ariake Arena
Jul / 25 / 2023
KO/TKO
Rnd 8 (1:14)
Jul / 25 / 2023
ROUND8
TIME1:14
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBC & WBO World Super Bantamweight Titles
Captured 4th Division World Titles
BillingMain Event (122 lbs Debut)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup121¾ lbs vs 122 lbs
Opponent Record21-0-0
Fighter Record at Bout24-0-0 (21 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$4,500,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Hector Afu
Richard Blouin: 68-65
Guido Cavalleri: 69-64
Manuel Oliver Palomo: 69-64
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Masterful division debut. Inoue thoroughly out-boxed unified champ Fulton before landing a devastating right hand and left hook to score the 8th round finish.
WIN
Paul Butler 🥇
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Tokyo, Koto-ku, Ariake Arena
Dec / 13 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 11 (1:09)
Dec / 13 / 2022
ROUND11
TIME1:09
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Undisputed World Bantamweight Unification
Became 118 lbs Undisputed
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup117¾ lbs vs 118 lbs
Opponent Record34-2-0
Fighter Record at Bout23-0-0 (20 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$3,500,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Bence Kovacs
Fernando Barbosa: 100-90
Ron McNair: 100-90
Ignacio Robles: 100-90
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Inoue won every single round on all three judges’ cards before dropping Butler in round 11 to become boxing’s first undisputed bantamweight champion in 50 years.
WIN
Nonito Donaire 🥇
Philippines
Philippines
Saitama, Saitama, Super Arena
Jun / 07 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:24)
Jun / 07 / 2022
ROUND2
TIME1:24
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBA (Super), WBC & IBF World Bantamweight Unification
Unified 3 Belts
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup117¾ lbs vs 117¼ lbs
Opponent Record42-6-0
Fighter Record at Bout22-0-0 (19 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$3,000,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Michael Griffin
Jean-Robert Laine: 10-8
Patrick Morley: 10-8
David Sutherland: 10-8
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Clinical rematch display. Inoue dropped Donaire at the end of round 1 and unleashed a furious barrage to stop the legend at 1:24 of round 2.
WIN
Aran Dipaen 🥇
Thailand
Thailand
Tokyo, Kokugikan
Dec / 14 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 8 (2:34)
Dec / 14 / 2021
ROUND8
TIME2:34
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBA (Super) & IBF World Bantamweight Titles
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup118 lbs vs 117½ lbs
Opponent Record12-2-0
Fighter Record at Bout21-0-0 (18 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,800,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Michiaki Someya
Yuji Fukuchi: 70-63
Nobuto Ikehara: 70-63
Biney Martin: 70-63
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Tough challenger withstood heavy punishment until Inoue connected with clean left hooks in round 8 to force the referee stoppage.
WIN
Michael Dasmarinas 🥇
Philippines
Philippines
Nevada, Las Vegas, Virgin Hotels
Jun / 19 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:45)
Jun / 19 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME2:45
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBA (Super) & IBF World Bantamweight Titles
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup118 lbs vs 117½ lbs
Opponent Record30-2-1
Fighter Record at Bout20-0-0 (17 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Russell Mora
Tim Cheatham: 20-17
Patricia Morse Jarman: 20-17
Don Trella: 20-17
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Liver punch destruction. Dasmarinas was dropped once in round 2 and twice in round 3 from vicious left hooks to the body before the referee stopped the bout.
WIN
Jason Moloney 🥇
Australia
Australia
Nevada, Las Vegas, MGM Grand Bubble
Oct / 31 / 2020
KO/TKO
Rnd 7 (2:59)
Oct / 31 / 2020
ROUND7
TIME2:59
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBA (Super) & IBF World Bantamweight Titles
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event (Las Vegas Debut)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup117¾ lbs vs 118 lbs
Opponent Record21-1-0
Fighter Record at Bout19-0-0 (16 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Kenny Bayless
Tim Cheatham: 60-53
Max DeLuca: 59-54
Patricia Morse Jarman: 59-54
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Moloney down in round 6 from a counter left hook; floored cleanly with a short right hand at 2:59 of round 7 to close out the stoppage.
WIN
Nonito Donaire 🥇
Philippines
Philippines
Saitama, Saitama, Super Arena
Nov / 07 / 2019
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 12 (3:00)
Nov / 07 / 2019
ROUND12
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBSS Bantamweight Final / WBA & IBF Unification
Ali Trophy Winner
BillingMain Event (Fight of the Year)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup117½ lbs vs 117½ lbs
Opponent Record40-5-0
Fighter Record at Bout18-0-0 (16 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,500,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Ernie Sharif
Luigi Boscarelli: 116-111
Robert Hoyle: 114-113
Octavio Rodriguez: 117-109
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Consensus Fight of the Year. Inoue suffered a fractured eye socket and broken nose in round 2, but battled through adversity to floor Donaire with a body hook in round 11 and win unanimously.
WIN
Emmanuel Rodriguez 🥇
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Scotland, Glasgow, The SSE Hydro
May / 18 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:19)
May / 18 / 2019
ROUND2
TIME1:19
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 IBF World Bantamweight Title / WBSS Semi-Final
Captured IBF Title
BillingCo-Main Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup117¾ lbs vs 117¾ lbs
Opponent Record19-0-0
Fighter Record at Bout17-0-0 (15 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Michael Alexander
Judges: Howard Foster, Steve Gray, Bob Williams
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rodriguez down three times in the 2nd round from an explosive series of left hooks to the liver and head before referee halted the bout.
WIN
Juan Carlos Payano 🥇
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Kanagawa, Yokohama, Arena
Oct / 07 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:10)
Oct / 07 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME1:10
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBA World Bantamweight Title / WBSS Quarter-Final
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup118 lbs vs 117½ lbs
Opponent Record20-1-0
Fighter Record at Bout16-0-0 (14 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Pinit Prayadsab
Judges: Luigi Boscarelli, Gustavo Jarquin, Pawel Kardyni
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Sensational 70-second knockout. Inoue landed a lightning-fast one-two combination straight down the pipe to flatline the former world champion.
WIN
Jamie McDonnell 🥇
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Tokyo, Ota-City General Gymnasium
May / 25 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:52)
May / 25 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME1:52
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBA World Bantamweight Title
Captured 3rd Weight World Title
BillingMain Event (118 lbs Debut)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup118 lbs vs 117½ lbs
Opponent Record29-2-1
Fighter Record at Bout15-0-0 (13 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$800,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Luis Pabon
Judges: Oliver Brien, Pinit Prayadsab, Ignacio Robles
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Inoue became a three-division world champion in under two minutes, rocking the long-reigning British champion with a left hook before pinning him to the ropes to force the stoppage.
WIN
Yoan Boyeaux 🥇
France
France
Kanagawa, Yokohama, Bunka Gym
Dec / 30 / 2017
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (1:40)
Dec / 30 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME1:40
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBO World Super Flyweight Title
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup115 lbs vs 113¾ lbs
Opponent Record41-4-0
Fighter Record at Bout14-0-0 (12 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$600,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Raul Caiz Jr
Adalaide Byrd: 20-17
Luis Ruiz: 20-17
Hernando Steidel: 20-17
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Final 115 lbs title defense. Boyeaux was dropped once in round 1 and three times in round 3 from devastating body attacks.
WIN
Antonio Nieves 🥇
USA
USA
California, Carson, StubHub Center
Sep / 09 / 2017
RTD
Rnd 6 (3:00)
Sep / 09 / 2017
ROUND6
TIME3:00
METHODRTD
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBO World Super Flyweight Title
US Debut (“Superfly”)
BillingCo-Main Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup115 lbs vs 113¾ lbs
Opponent Record17-1-2
Fighter Record at Bout13-0-0 (11 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$500,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Lou Moret
Larry Hazzard Jr: 60-53
Fernando Villarreal: 60-53
Zachary Young: 60-53
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nieves down in round 5 from a left hook to the ribs. Nieves’ corner waved off the bout at the end of round 6 to protect their fighter.
WIN
Ricardo Rodriguez 🥇
USA
USA
Tokyo, Ariake Colosseum
May / 21 / 2017
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (1:08)
May / 21 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME1:08
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBO World Super Flyweight Title
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup115 lbs vs 114½ lbs
Opponent Record16-3-0
Fighter Record at Bout12-0-0 (10 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$450,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Ramon Pena
Lisa Giampa: 20-18
Larry Hazzard Jr: 20-18
Patrick Morley: 20-18
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rodriguez was dropped twice in round 3 from crisp left hooks before the referee waved it off.
WIN
Kohei Kono 🥇
Japan
Japan
Tokyo, Ariake Colosseum
Dec / 30 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (1:01)
Dec / 30 / 2016
ROUND6
TIME1:01
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBO World Super Flyweight Title
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup115 lbs vs 115 lbs
Opponent Record32-9-1
Fighter Record at Bout11-0-0 (9 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$400,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Robert Byrd
Zoltan Enyedi: 49-46
Katsuhiko Nakamura: 50-45
Takeshi Shimakawa: 50-45
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-intensity domestic world title defense. Inoue counter-hooked Kono to the deck in round 6 before swarming for the stoppage.
WIN
Karoon Jarupianlerd 🥇
Thailand
Thailand
Kanagawa, Zama, Sky Arena
Sep / 04 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 10 (3:03)
Sep / 04 / 2016
ROUND10
TIME3:03
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBO World Super Flyweight Title
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup115 lbs vs 115 lbs
Opponent Record35-7-0
Fighter Record at Bout10-0-0 (8 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$350,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Mark Nelson
Lou Moret: 88-83
Patrick Morley: 90-81
Daniel Sandoval: 90-81
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Jarupianlerd absorbed relentless combinations until a vicious series of power hooks in round 10 finally closed out the bout.
WIN
David Carmona 🥇
Mexico
Mexico
Tokyo, Ariake Colosseum
May / 08 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 12 (3:00)
May / 08 / 2016
ROUND12
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBO World Super Flyweight Title
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup115 lbs vs 114 lbs
Opponent Record20-3-5
Fighter Record at Bout9-0-0 (8 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$300,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Eddie Claudio
Ramon Cerdan: 116-111
Edward Ligas: 118-109
Sawaeng Thaweekoon: 118-109
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Carmona down in round 12. Inoue boxed through an injured right hand from the early rounds to earn a convincing unanimous decision.
WIN
Warlito Parrenas 🥇
Philippines
Philippines
Tokyo, Ariake Colosseum
Dec / 29 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:20)
Dec / 29 / 2015
ROUND2
TIME1:20
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBO World Super Flyweight Title
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup115 lbs vs 114 lbs
Opponent Record24-6-1
Fighter Record at Bout8-0-0 (7 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$250,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Mike Ortega
Levi Martinez: 10-9
Patrick Morley: 10-9
Pat Russell: 10-9
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Parrenas was dropped twice in round 2 from clean right-hand power shots; referee halted the action at 1:20.
WIN
Omar Andres Narvaez 🥇
Argentina
Argentina
Tokyo, Metropolitan Gym
Dec / 30 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:01)
Dec / 30 / 2014
ROUND2
TIME3:01
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBO World Super Flyweight Title
Captured 2nd Division World Title
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup115 lbs vs 114½ lbs
Opponent Record43-1-2
Fighter Record at Bout7-0-0 (6 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$200,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Lou Moret
Lisa Giampa: 10-7
Ulysses Glenn: 10-8
Jose Roberto Torres: 10-7
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Iconic performance. Narvaez had never been stopped in 46 pro bouts; Inoue knocked him down twice in round 1 and twice in round 2 to become a two-weight world champion in just his 8th pro fight.
WIN
Wittawas Basapean 🥇
Thailand
Thailand
Tokyo, Yoyogi #2 Gymnasium
Sep / 05 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 11 (1:08)
Sep / 05 / 2014
ROUND11
TIME1:08
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBC World Light Flyweight Title
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup107¾ lbs vs 107¼ lbs
Opponent Record17-4-0
Fighter Record at Bout6-0-0 (5 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$175,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Gelasio Perez Huerta
Fernando Barbosa: 100-88
Steve Morrow: 100-87
Kyoung Ha Shin: 100-88
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Basapean was knocked down in rounds 4 and 6 before absorbing unanswered punishment in round 11 that forced the stoppage.
WIN
Adrian Hernandez 🥇
Mexico
Mexico
Tokyo, Ota-City General Gymnasium
Apr / 06 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (2:54)
Apr / 06 / 2014
ROUND6
TIME2:54
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBC World Light Flyweight Title
Captured 1st World Title
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup108 lbs vs 108 lbs
Opponent Record29-2-1
Fighter Record at Bout5-0-0 (4 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$150,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Michael Griffin
Guido Cavalleri: 50-45
Don Griffin: 50-45
Steve Morrow: 50-45
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Historical milestone. Inoue claimed his first world championship in only his 6th professional contest, dropping Hernandez in round 6 before the referee halted the bout.
WIN
Jerson Mancio 🥇
Philippines
Philippines
Tokyo, Kokugikan
Dec / 06 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 5 (2:51)
Dec / 06 / 2013
ROUND5
TIME2:51
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Vacant OPBF Light Flyweight Title
Vacant OPBF Title
BillingCo-Main Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup108 lbs vs 107½ lbs
Opponent Record18-3-3
Fighter Record at Bout4-0-0 (4 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$90,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Kazuo Abe
Tony Kettlewell: 40-35
Danrex Tapdasan: 40-35
Kazutoshi Yoshida: 40-35
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Captured the regional OPBF title via a dominant 5th-round technical knockout over the experienced Filipino fighter.
WIN
Ryoichi Taguchi 🥇
Japan
Japan
Kanagawa, Zama, Sky Arena
Aug / 25 / 2013
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00)
Aug / 25 / 2013
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Japanese Light Flyweight Title
Captured Japanese National Title
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup108 lbs vs 108 lbs
Opponent Record18-1-1
Fighter Record at Bout3-0-0 (3 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$70,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Suehiro Tsuchiya
Kazuo Abe: 98-93
Toshio Sugiyama: 98-92
Kazutoshi Yoshida: 97-94
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Classic early career showdown against future unified world champion Ryoichi Taguchi. Inoue prevailed through 10 fast-paced rounds to capture the Japanese title.
WIN
Yuki Sano
Japan
Japan
Tokyo, Korakuen Hall
Apr / 16 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 10 (1:09)
Apr / 16 / 2013
ROUND10
TIME1:09
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Japanese Light Flyweight Eliminator
Featured Bout
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup110¾ lbs vs 110¼ lbs
Opponent Record17-2-4
Fighter Record at Bout2-0-0 (2 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$45,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Katsuhiko Nakamura
Kazuo Abe: 90-79
Toshio Sugiyama: 90-79
Suehiro Tsuchiya: 90-79
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Systematic beating administered over 10 rounds before the referee waved off the contest at 1:09 of the final round.
WIN
Bunnam Thammakhun
Thailand
Thailand
Tokyo, Korakuen Hall
Jan / 05 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:50)
Jan / 05 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME1:50
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 International Flyweight Contest
Featured Bout
BillingUndercard Attraction
Duration8 x 3 min
Weights Matchup110 lbs vs 109¾ lbs
Opponent Record9-10-0
Fighter Record at Bout1-0-0 (1 KO)
Est. Fighter Purse~$30,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Toshio Sugiyama
Judges: Yuji Fukuchi, Biney Martin, Katsuhiko Nakamura
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Blistering first-round knockout. Inoue collapsed Thammakhun with a signature left hook to the body in under two minutes.
WIN
Crison Omayao
Philippines
Philippines
Tokyo, Korakuen Hall
Oct / 02 / 2012
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (2:04)
Oct / 02 / 2012
ROUND4
TIME2:04
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional Boxing Debut
Pro Debut
BillingFeatured Debut
Duration8 x 3 min
Weights Matchup108¾ lbs vs 108 lbs
Opponent Record16-4-1
Fighter Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Katsuhiko Nakamura
Judges: Kazuo Abe, Yuji Fukuchi, Akihiko Katsuragi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-profile debut against the reigning Filipino national champion. Inoue stopped Omayao with a textbook liver hook at 2:04 of round 4.
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