Naoya Inoue

Naoya Inoue, born on April 10, 1993, is a distinguished Japanese professional boxer renowned for his remarkable achievements in the sport. Nicknamed 'the Monster' (怪物 Kaibutsu), Inoue has made a significant mark by holding multiple world championships across four weight classes. His exceptional punching power is highlighted by an impressive knockout-to-win percentage of eighty-four point three seven five percent.

Inoue's career milestones include becoming the first and only boxer to win the undisputed championship at super bantamweight, having held all four major world titles since 2023, along with the prestigious Ring magazine title. His earlier accomplishments include being the undisputed bantamweight champion from 2022 to 2023, a title he secured as the first boxer in history to achieve this feat in the four-belt era, and the first undisputed bantamweight champion since Enrique Pinder in 1972.

His journey began with the World Boxing Council (WBC) light flyweight title in 2014, followed by the World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior bantamweight title from 2014 to 2018, and the World Boxing Association (WBA) bantamweight title (Unified version) from 2018 to 2019. Inoue also triumphed in the 2018–2019 World Boxing Super Series bantamweight tournament, further solidifying his status in the boxing world.

In June 2022, Inoue achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Japanese boxer to be ranked No. 1 in the world, pound for pound, by The Ring. His accolades continued to grow as he was named Fighter of the Year in 2023 by The Ring, the Boxer Writers Association of America, and ESPN, showcasing his dominance and skill in the ring.