Absolute world champion in the super bantamweight category Naoya Inoue in 2024 may hold three fights. This was reported in social networks by journalist Michael Benson with reference to Hideyuki Ohashi, Inoue's promoter.
Luis Nery, Murojon Akhmadaliev and John Riel Casimero are mentioned as the boxer's possible opponents. It is reported that these bouts could take place in Japan and Saudi Arabia.
Inoue last fought against Marlon Tapales on December 26 in Tokyo. Naoya won that fight by knockout in the tenth round. He has 26 wins (23 by knockout) and no losses in professional boxing.