The undisputed world champion in the super bantamweight division, Japanese boxer Naoya Inoue, has spoken about his upcoming match against South Korea's Ye Joon Kim, set for January 24 in Tokyo.
Naoya Inoue for Top Rank’s Camp Life
I am hoping for an exciting match. This is what I hope rather than predicting. Of course, if there is an opportunity I will go for the KO. I want to show my technique, yes, and of course I am going for a KO, but there will be fans in attendance who have never seen boxing before.
Inoue's last fight was against TJ Doheny in September 2024. Naoya won that fight by technical knockout in the seventh round. His record stands at 28 wins (25 by knockout) with no losses.
Kim last stepped into the ring to face Rakesh Lohchab in May 2024. That match, also stopped in the fifth round, resulted in a technical knockout victory for the South Korean boxer. His record includes 21 wins (13 by knockout), two losses, and two draws.
