Age, Biography and Wiki
Inoue's early career included titles in light flyweight and junior bantamweight, before moving up to bantamweight and eventually becoming a legend in the sport. He was named Fighter of the Year in 2023 by The Ring, the Boxer Writers Association of America, and ESPN.
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Date of Birth | 10 April 1993 |
Age | 32 Years |
Birth Place | Zama, Kanagawa, Japan |
Horoscope | Aries |
Country | Japan |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Naoya Inoue stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) and has a reach of approximately 67.5 inches (171 cm). His fighting weight has varied as he moved through different weight classes, most recently competing at super bantamweight.
Naoya Inoue (井上 尚弥) is a Japanese professional boxer. He has held multiple world championships in four weight classes, and is one of only three male boxers in history (along with Terence Crawford and Oleksandr Usyk) to become the undisputed champion in two weight classes in the "four-belt era", becoming the second of them to do so. Nicknamed "The Monster" (怪物 Kaibutsu), Inoue is known for his exceptional punching power, possessing a knockout-to-win percentage of 90%.
On 5 September 2014, Inoue faced Samartlek Kokietgym (17–5, 5 KOs) at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium, winning every round on all scorecards. He knocked his opponent down in the fourth and sixth rounds, and won by TKO in the eleventh round at 1 minute and 8 seconds, successfully defending his title for the first time. After the fight, Inoue announced that he would relinquish his title and move up a weight class.
In November 2014, Inoue vacated his light flyweight title and moved up two weight classes to super flyweight to challenge two division champion and current WBO junior bantamweight title holder Omar Andrés Narváez. Inoue won the fight by body shot KO in the 2nd round.
Height | 5 ft 5 in |
Weight | Light flyweight Super flyweight Bantamweight Super bantamweight |
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Dating & Relationship Status
There is limited public information available about Naoya Inoue's personal relationships or dating status. His focus has been predominantly on his boxing career.
Naoya Inoue is married to his high school sweetheart and has three children. He is trained by his father Shingo Inoue, who is a former amateur boxer. He has one younger brother, Takuma Inoue, and one older cousin, Koki Inoue, both of whom are professional boxers.
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Net Worth
Naoya Inoue is active on social media platforms, though his personal life is not extensively documented online. Fans and media often update his fight record and achievements on platforms like Instagram and Twitter. However, he is not typically known for sharing personal details on these platforms.
Education
In summary, Naoya Inoue is a celebrated figure in boxing, known for his exceptional skills and achievements. His personal life remains somewhat private, but his professional career continues to captivate fans worldwide.