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Naoya Inoue is a professional boxer who has held multiple titles in various weight classes in his professional career so far. Having turned into a professional competitor in the squared circle, Inoue spent his initial days on the amateur scene, where he was a successful competitor, winning a gold medal in the 21st Presidential Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia. He also came first in the Japanese Interscholastic Athletic Meeting in a year, besides being the recipient of several other acclaims as an amateur. He made his professional boxing debut on October 2, 2012.
Naoya Inoue, after turning professional, quickly got his first title shot after winning his first three professional fights. He faced Ryoichi Taguchi on August 25, 2013, for the Japanese light flyweight title. He defeated Taguchi by a unanimous decision to win the belt. Inoue won the WBC light flyweight title by beating Adrian Hernandez on April 6, 2014, by a six-round TKO.
Naoya Inoue's nickname
Naoya Inoue is known by his nickname, ‘The Monster’ in combat sports circles. He earned the alias due to his unbelievable punching power and the exceptional knockout-to-win ratio of 88.46% to 90% in world title showdowns.
Is Naoya Inoue left or right-handed?
Naoya Inoue fights with an orthodox stance, like many other professional boxers. He keeps his left foot in front position and keeps his left side close to his opponents in his fights. The orthodox stance helps him generate more power as a right-handed fighter.
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*Last updated on August 26, 2024.
FAQs on Naoya Inoue Nickname
A. He is nicknamed ‘The Monster.’
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A. He has an orthodox stance.
A. He has 24 knockout victories as of now.
A. He has a record of 27 wins and 0 losses as a professional boxer.
