Naoya Inoue
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Born | 井上 尚弥 10 April 1993 Zama, Kanagawa, Japan | ||||||||||||||
Other names | The Monster (怪物 Kaibutsu)[2] | ||||||||||||||
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Height | 5 ft 5.5 in (166 cm)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Reach | 67.5 in (171 cm)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Stance | Orthodox | ||||||||||||||
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Total fights | 26 | ||||||||||||||
Wins | 26 | ||||||||||||||
Wins by KO | 23 | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Naoya Inoue (井上 尚弥, Inoue Naoya, born 10 April 1993) is a Japanese
Inoue is the first and only boxer to win the undisputed championship
As of March 2024, Inoue is ranked as the world's second best active boxer, pound for pound, by The Ring;[7] the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA);[8] the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board (TBRB);[9] ESPN;[10] and BoxRec.[11] He is also ranked as the world's best active super bantamweight by The Ring,[12] TBRB,[13] ESPN,[14] and BoxRec.[15] Inoue is the only Japanese boxer in history to be ranked No. 1 pound for pound by The Ring, and was named Fighter of the Year in 2023 by The Ring, BWAA, and ESPN.[16][17][18][19][20][21]
Amateur career
Inoue won the Japanese Interscholastic Athletic Meeting and the Japanese Junior National Championships in 2009. In 2010, he took the bronze medal in the Asian Youth Championships in
In July 2011, he took the gold medal in the 21st President's Cup in
Highlights
Asian Youth Championships (48 kg), Tehran, Iran , March 2010:
AIBA Youth World Championships (48 kg), Baku, Azerbaijan , April 2010:
President's Cup (49 kg), Jakarta, Indonesia , July 2011:
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AIBA World Championships (49 kg), Baku, Azerbaijan , September–October 2011:
Asian Olympic Qualifier (49 kg), Astana, Kazakhstan , April 2012:
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Professional career
Light flyweight
Early career
Inoue turned professional in 2012, signing with Ohashi Boxing Gym. Of his own volition, he signed an agreement with Hideyuki Ohashi to never fight against easy opponents.[27][28] On 2 October 2012, he fought against Filipino national champion[26] Crison Omayao,[29] and won his debut via a fourth-round knockout. After this victory, he won his next two fights against Thai national champion[26] Ngaoprajan Chuwatana and Japan's number one-ranked light flyweight boxer[30] Yūki Sano. On 25 August 2013, Inoue captured the Japanese light flyweight title from the WBA's number three-ranked contender, and future WBA, IBF, and Ring magazine light flyweight champion, Ryoichi Taguchi. This was seen as Inoue's toughest test thus far but in the end he dominated and battered Taguchi over ten rounds.[26][31]
He then fought for the vacant OPBF light flyweight title on 6 December 2013 on the undercard of Yaegashi-Sosa. Inoue defeated Jerson Mancio with a 5th-round TKO to claim the regional title. Earlier that day, his younger brother, Takuma Inoue, made his professional debut with a unanimous decision victory.[32]
Inoue vs. Hernández, Kokietgym
Inoue stopped Adrián Hernández (29–2–1, 18 KOs) to be crowned the WBC light flyweight champion in his sixth professional bout at Ota-City General Gymnasium on 6 April 2014.[6] Hernández was a two-division champion who had previously gone 8–1 in world title bouts and was ranked at No. 1 by The Ring and TBRB, but Inoue dominated the fight from beginning to end.[33] Inoue's sole defense of his light flyweight title came against Samartlek Kokietgym (17–5, 5 KOs) in September 2014. Inoue routed Kokietgym, winning every round on all scorecards and dropping his opponent twice before finally stopping him in the 11th round.[citation needed]
Move up to super flyweight
Inoue vs. Narváez
In November 2014, he vacated his light flyweight title to challenge
Various defenses
Inoue suffered an injury with the punch that put Narvaéz down the first time. In response to Inoue being sidelined, the WBO issued an interim title bout between two of its top-ranked contenders, David Carmona and Warlito Parrenas. The winner would have the right to face Inoue following his comeback.[35] The fight was ruled a split draw after 12 rounds[36] but Inoue chose to face Parrenas regardless in his comeback bout on 29 December 2015. Parrenas was blown out in a similar manner as Narváez. The referee waved off the fight in the second round, after Parrenas was dropped twice, giving Inoue a TKO victory.[37]
Inoue would then face Carmona in May 2016, suffering another hand injury midway through the fight. Because of his hand injury, Inoue made a conscious decision to win on points. But in the 12th round Inoue rallied himself to get a stopping and dropped Carmona. But Carmona's reluctance to engage in a fight, and with time running out meant that Inoue wasn't able to get the stoppage.[38] Inoue would eventually win a comfortable unanimous decision (118–109, 118–109, 116–111). Inoue's third defense came against Petchbarngborn Kokietgym on September of that same year. Inoue was unable to get a quick finish, but he unleashed a flurry of punches in the 10th round which led to Kokietgym being counted out.[39]
Inoue vs. Kono, Rodríguez
On 9 November, it was announced that Inoue's fourth defense would come against Kohei Kono (32–10–1, 13 KOs) on 30 December 2016.[40] Kono was a two-time junior bantamweight champion. In his previous fight Kono lost his WBA belt to Luis Concepción in a very close fight. Naoya's brother, Takuma, was slated to challenge for a world title against Marlon Tapales on the same night but he pulled out due to a fractured right hand.[40][41] Inoue stopped Kono in another commanding performance. Kono was dropped once by a left hook from Inoue before being stopped in the sixth round. This was the first time Kono lost a fight due to stoppage.[42]
During 2016, Inoue repeatedly sought a unification bout against four-division champion and WBC champion Román González.[43][44][45] However, González chose to face Carlos Cuadras instead in the second half of the year.[46] And Inoue was in attendance for Gonzalez vs Cuadras fight. Shortly after Gonzalez's win over Cuadras, representatives of Inoue sent a formal offer to Gonzalez for what would've been a unification showdown. González stipulated that the terms offered for an Inoue fight weren't good enough, and turned down the contract.[47]
Inoue's fifth defense of his WBO title came against Ricardo Rodríguez in May 2017. Rodríguez proved to be yet another outmatched opponent, as Inoue comfortably won by stopping him in the 3rd round following a flurry of punches.[48]
Inoue vs. Nieves
Following his easy win over Rodríguez, Inoue joined the
Inoue's sixth defense of his WBO title was successful, as he hammered Nieves, who threw in the towel after six rounds. Nieves was rocked towards the end of round 2, but Inoue was unable to finish him as he headed back to his corner when he mistook the 10-second warning with the bell. Inoue scored a knockdown in round 5 after a left hook to the body. Nieves retired after round 6, when Inoue repeatedly landed that left hook to the body to no response from Nieves. Inoue landed 118 of 407 punches (29%) to Nieves' 45 of 209 (22%).[52][53]
Inoue vs. Boyeaux
Inoue stated that he would move to
Move up to bantamweight
Inoue vs. McDonnell
Promoter Eddie Hearn first reported to Sky Sports on 14 February 2018 that a deal was being negotiated for WBA 'Regular' bantamweight champion Jamie McDonnell (29–2–1 13 KOs) to defend his title, which he won in 2014, for the seventh time, against Inoue in Japan. Mcdonnell was ranked No. 2 by The Ring. McDonnell's original plan was to move up to super bantamweight in 2018, however instead stated he wanted big challenges and saw Inoue as a solid opponent to test himself.[61][62] On 6 March, Inoue held a press conference in Japan announcing the fight against McDonnell at the Ota-City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan on 25 May 2018.[63][64] The fight started at a pace that McDonnell was unable to sustain; initially being hurt with a left hook to the top of the head, followed by being sent to the canvas by a two punch combination culminating in a left hook to the body. He bravely got up, only to be sent back down after a series of brutal punches by Inoue including another clean left hook which seemed to discombobulate McDonnell's senses. The referee waved the fight off within less than a round declaring Inoue the TKO victor.[65][66][67]
World Boxing Super Series
After defeating McDonnell, Inoue said, "I'll participate in the World Boxing Super Series to face other world champions with pleasure," confirming he would take part in the bantamweight tournament, where he would meet other world champions, WBA 'Super champion' Ryan Burnett (19–0, 9 KOs), WBO champion Zolani Tete (27–3, 21 KOs) and IBF champion Emmanuel Rodríguez (18–0, 12 KOs).[68]
Inoue vs. Payano
At the draft gala on 20 July, Inoue (16–0, 14KOs) chose to defend his WBA title against Dominican Republic boxer Juan Carlo Payano (20–1, 9 KOs) in the quarter-final.[69] Payano was ranked No. 4 by the WBA and No. 7 by the WBC at bantamweight.[70] In August, the fight was announced to take place on 7 October at the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan.[71] Inoue won the fight with a first-round knockout. It was a right hand just 70 seconds into their scheduled 12-round bout. Inoue connected with a jab before blasting Payano with a perfect straight right hand that put Payano flat on his back and unable to continue. Referee Pinit Prayadsab immediately stopped the fight at 1:10 into the first round.[72][73] The knockout was later voted the Ring magazine Knockout of the Year.
Inoue vs. Rodríguez
Inoue vs. Donaire
Inoue faced four-weight world champion, Nonito Donaire (40–5, 26 KOs), on 7 November 2019, in Saitama, Japan, for the World Boxing Super Series final. In a thrilling fight that saw incredible intelligence, skill, heart, grit, and endurance displayed by Inoue. He ultimately won a dominant unanimous decision with scores of 116–111, 117–109 and 114–113. The two traded punches in the first half of the fight. In the second round, a left hook from Donaire caused a serious cut above Inoue's right eye which affected his vision, making him see double for 11 rounds straight. But he fought back hard and in the fifth round had Donaire in trouble, who was saved by the bell. As the fight continued Inoue had Donaire
hurt multiple times. However in the ninth round Donaire landed a strong right hand on Inoue. During the eleventh round, Inoue downed Donaire with a vicious left hook to the liver, before going down Donaire circled the ring in agony. As Inoue was about to finish Donaire, referee stopped him but didn't award Inoue a TKO win, instead a slow and long 10 count was initiated. Then at the count of 10 Donaire was still on his knees, instead of awarding Inoue a Knockout victory, referee bafflingly allowed Donaire to keep fighting until the final bell. After the fight, Donaire and Inoue showed each other mutual respect, with Inoue lauding Donaire as "a true champion".
Inoue vs. Moloney
Inoue was supposed to face WBO bantamweight titlist John Riel Casimero on 25 April 2020 before that fight was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unable to reschedule the fight, Inoue instead faced Jason Moloney (21–1, 18 KOs) on 31 October at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas. Moloney was ranked No. 6 by The Ring, No. 1 by the WBO, No. 2 by the WBA and No. 4 by the IBF.[82] Inoue scored a seventh-round knockout victory. In the sixth round, a quick counter left hook sent Moloney down. In the seventh, a short right hand sent Moloney down for the second time. While he tried to get up, he did not have his senses, and referee Kenny Bayless stopped the fight at 2:59 of the round. During a post-fight interview with Inoue, he spoke about his wishes for future opponents: "The Nordine Oubaali-Nonito Donaire winner with the WBC title and Casimero with the WBO, they're within my sights are far as fights go."[83]
Inoue vs. Dasmariñas
Inoue faced his
Inoue vs. Dipaen
It was announced on 21 October 2021 that Inoue would be defending his bantamweight world titles in a voluntary defense against IBF No. 6 ranked contender Aran Dipaen (12–2, 11 KOs) on 14 December 2021, at the
Inoue vs. Donaire II
Inoue made his fourth title defense as a unified bantamweight champion in a title unification bout with the reigning WBC champion Nonito Donaire on 7 June 2022, at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Donaire was ranked No. 1 by The Ring and TBRB. The fight was a rematch of their 7 November 2019 title unification bout, which Inoue won by unanimous decision.[95] Inoue opened as the favorite, with most odds-makers having him as a -400 favorite to win the rematch.[96] The bout was broadcast by Amazon Prime Video domestically in Japan, and by ESPN+ in the United States.[97] Inoue won the fight by a second-round technical knockout. After knocking Donaire down at the very end of the first round, Inoue once again staggered him with a left hook near the start of the second round, before finishing him with a flurry of punches at the 1:24-minute mark of the round. He became Japan's first-ever three-belt titleholder in boxing history. Inoue expressed his desire to fight the WBO champion Paul Butler in his post-fight interview, stating: "My aim is to be the undisputed champion. But if I can't, I am capable of [moving up] and fighting for a belt".[98] He was briefly ranked as the number one pound for pound boxer by The Ring after this victory, thus becoming the first Japanese boxer to reach that milestone.[99]
Undisputed bantamweight champion
Inoue vs. Butler
On 25 August 2022, it was announced that Inoue would face the reigning
Move up to super bantamweight
Inoue vs. Fulton
On 18 January 2023, it was revealed that Inoue had entered into negotiations with the
Inoue vs. Tapales
On 21 August 2023, it was reported that Inoue had entered into negotiations with the
Inoue vs. Nery
On 8 January 2024, it was reported that Inoue would make his first title defense as an undisputed champion against the WBC mandatory title challenger and former 2 division champion Luis Nery.[122][123] The bout was scheduled for 6 May 2024 at Tokyo Dome.[124]
Professional boxing record
26 fights | 26 wins | 0 losses |
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By knockout | 23 | 0 |
By decision | 3 | 0 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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26 | Win | 26–0 | Marlon Tapales | KO | 10 (12), 1:02 | 26 Dec 2023 | Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan | Retained WBC and WBO super bantamweight titles; Won WBA (Super), IBF, and vacant The Ring super bantamweight titles |
25 | Win | 25–0 | Stephen Fulton | TKO | 8 (12), 1:14 | 25 Jul 2023
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Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan | Won WBC and WBO super bantamweight titles |
24 | Win | 24–0 | Paul Butler | KO | 11 (12), 1:09 | 13 Dec 2022 | Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan | Retained WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, and The Ring bantamweight titles; Won WBO bantamweight title |
23 | Win | 23–0 | Nonito Donaire | TKO | 2 (12), 1:24 | 7 Jun 2022 | Super Arena, Saitama, Japan | Retained WBA (Super), IBF, and The Ring bantamweight titles; Won WBC bantamweight title |
22 | Win | 22–0 | Aran Dipaen | TKO | 8 (12), 2:34 | 14 Dec 2021 | Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan | Retained WBA (Super), IBF, and The Ring bantamweight titles |
21 | Win | 21–0 | Michael Dasmariñas | KO | 3 (12), 2:45 | 19 Jun 2021 | Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Retained WBA (Super), IBF, and The Ring bantamweight titles |
20 | Win | 20–0 | Jason Moloney | KO | 7 (12), 2:59 | 31 Oct 2020 | MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Retained WBA (Super), IBF, and The Ring bantamweight titles |
19 | Win | 19–0 | Nonito Donaire | UD | 12 | 7 Nov 2019
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Super Arena, Saitama, Japan | Retained WBA (Regular), IBF, and The Ring bantamweight titles; Won WBA (Super) bantamweight title; World Boxing Super Series: bantamweight final |
18 | Win | 18–0 | Emmanuel Rodríguez | KO | 2 (12), 1:20 | 18 May 2019 | SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland | Retained WBA (Regular) bantamweight title; Won IBF and vacant The Ring bantamweight titles; World Boxing Super Series: bantamweight semi-final |
17 | Win | 17–0 | Juan Carlos Payano | KO | 1 (12), 1:10 | 7 Oct 2018 | Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan | Retained WBA (Regular) bantamweight title; World Boxing Super Series: bantamweight quarter-final |
16 | Win | 16–0 | Jamie McDonnell | TKO | 1 (12), 1:52 | 25 May 2018 | Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan | Won WBA (Regular) bantamweight title |
15 | Win | 15–0 | Yoan Boyeaux | TKO | 3 (12), 1:40 | 30 Dec 2017 | Yokohama, Kanagawa , Japan
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Retained WBO junior bantamweight title |
14 | Win | 14–0 | Antonio Nieves | RTD | 6 (12), 3:00 | 9 Sep 2017 | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S. | Retained WBO junior bantamweight title |
13 | Win | 13–0 | Ricardo Rodriguez | KO | 3 (12), 1:08 | 21 May 2017 | Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan | Retained WBO junior bantamweight title |
12 | Win | 12–0 | Kohei Kono | TKO | 6 (12), 1:01 | 30 Dec 2016 | Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan | Retained WBO junior bantamweight title |
11 | Win | 11–0 | Petchbarngborn Kokietgym | TKO | 10 (12), 3:03 | 4 Sep 2016 | Sky Arena, Zama, Kanagawa, Japan | Retained WBO junior bantamweight title |
10 | Win | 10–0 | David Carmona | UD | 12 | 8 May 2016 | Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan | Retained WBO junior bantamweight title |
9 | Win | 9–0 | Warlito Parrenas | TKO | 2 (12), 1:20 | 29 Dec 2015 | Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan | Retained WBO junior bantamweight title |
8 | Win | 8–0 | Omar Narváez | KO | 2 (12), 3:01 | 30 Dec 2014 | Metropolitan Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan | Won WBO junior bantamweight title |
7 | Win | 7–0 | Samartlek Kokietgym | TKO | 11 (12), 1:08 | 5 Sep 2014 | Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan | Retained WBC light flyweight title |
6 | Win | 6–0 | Adrián Hernández | TKO | 6 (12), 2:54 | 6 Apr 2014 | Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan | Won WBC light flyweight title |
5 | Win | 5–0 | Jerson Mancio | TKO | 5 (12), 2:51 | 6 Dec 2013 | Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan | Won vacant OPBF light flyweight title |
4 | Win | 4–0 | Ryoichi Taguchi | UD | 10 | 25 Aug 2013 | Sky Arena, Zama, Kanagawa, Japan | Won Japanese light flyweight title |
3 | Win | 3–0 | Yūki Sano | TKO | 10 (10), 1:09 | 16 Apr 2013 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Ngaoprajan Chuwatana | KO | 1 (8), 1:50 | 5 Jan 2013 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Crison Omayao | KO | 4 (8), 2:04 | 2 Oct 2012 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
Exhibition boxing record
4 fights | 0 wins | 0 losses |
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Non-scored | 4 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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4 | — | 0–0 (4) | Daigo Higa | — | 3 | 11 Feb 2021 | Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan | Non-scored bout |
3 | — | 0–0 (3) | Genesis Servania | — | 3 | 19 Aug 2018 | Sangyo Hall, Kanazawa, Japan | Non-scored bout |
2 | — | 0–0 (2) | Genesis Servania | — | 3 | 3 Jul 2016 | Happiring, Fukui, Japan | Non-scored bout |
1 | — | 0–0 (1) | Akira Yaegashi | — | 2 | 19 May 2014 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | Non-scored bout |
See also
- Boxing in Japan
- Notable boxing families
- List of Japanese boxing world champions
- List of world light-flyweight boxing champions
- List of world super-flyweight boxing champions
- List of world bantamweight boxing champions
- List of world super-bantamweight boxing champions
- List of boxing quadruple champions
Notes
- Super version), World Boxing Council (WBC), International Boxing Federation (IBF), and World Boxing Organization(WBO) titles
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External links
- Boxing record for Naoya Inoue from BoxRec (registration required)
- Official website
- Naoya Inoue - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live
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Regional boxing titles | ||||
Preceded by | Japanese light flyweight champion 25 August 2013 – 18 October 2013 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Yu Kimura
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Vacant Title last held by Shin Ono
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OPBF light flyweight champion 6 December 2013 – 28 February 2014 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Jonathan Taconing
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World boxing titles | ||||
Preceded by | WBC light flyweight champion 6 April 2014 – 3 November 2014 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Pedro Guevara
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Preceded by | WBO junior bantamweight champion 30 December 2014 – 6 March 2018 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Donnie Nietes
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Preceded by | Super title
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Vacant Title next held by Guillermo Rigondeaux as Regular champion | ||
Preceded by | IBF bantamweight champion 18 May 2019 – 13 January 2023 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Emmanuel Rodríguez
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Vacant Title last held by Shinsuke Yamanaka
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The Ring bantamweight champion 18 May 2019 – 13 January 2023 Vacated |
Vacant | ||
Preceded by | WBA bantamweight champion Super title 7 November 2019 – 13 January 2023 Vacated | |||
WBC bantamweight champion 7 June 2022 – 13 January 2023 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Alexandro Santiago
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Preceded by | WBO bantamweight champion 13 December 2022 – 13 January 2023 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Jason Moloney
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Vacant Title last held by Enrique Pinder
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Undisputed bantamweight champion 13 December 2022 – 13 January 2023 Titles fragmented |
Vacant | ||
Preceded by | 25 July 2023 –present
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Incumbent | ||
WBO super bantamweight champion 25 July 2023–present | ||||
Preceded by | WBA super bantamweight champion Super title 26 December 2023–present | |||
IBF super bantamweight champion 26 December 2023–present | ||||
Vacant Title last held by Guillermo Rigondeaux
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The Ring super bantamweight champion 26 December 2023–present | |||
Inaugural champion | Undisputed super bantamweight champion 26 December 2023–present | |||
Achievements | ||||
Preceded by | The Ring pound for pound No. 1 boxer 11 June – 20 August 2022 |
Succeeded by Oleksandr Usyk
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