Why is Naoya Inoue called 'The Monster'?

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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 accolades 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.

While talking to ESPN, Naoya Inoue claimed that his gym owner gave him this nickname during his debut.

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.

Read Also: What belts does Naoya Inoue have?

FAQs on Naoya Inoue's nickname

A. He is nicknamed ‘The Monster.’


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A. He has an orthodox stance.


A. He has 26 knockout victories as of May 1, 2025.


A. He has a record of 29 wins and 0 losses as a professional boxer.

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