Saturday, September 13, 2025

Boxing Challenge

    Early Sunday morning, the undisputed junior featherweight champion Naoya Inoue will meet the one fighter that he has yet to meet to complete his cleaning out of the division.

Inoue will battle former WBA and IBF champion Murojon Akhmadaliev in Nagoya, Japan, and some think that Akhmadaliev could be the man to push Inoue with a slick southpaw style, which is the style that has given Inoue the most issues in his unbeaten career.

Inoue was knocked down by Ramon Cardenas before rebounding with a knockout win, so some may think he's vulnerable.

Akhmadaliev was a decorated amateur and possesses the skills to make Inoue work for the win, beyond his past victories, except perhaps his first win over Nonito Donaire.

The question is this: Did the tougher-than-expected win over Cardenas show the first crack of vulnerability in Inoue, and Akhmadaliev will be the person who takes advantage?

Or does Inoue show his all-time great talent and repel perhaps his most difficult challenge in years?

The co-feature will pit WBO bantamweight champion Yoshiki Takei against Christian Medina.

Boxing Challenge

World Junior Featherweight Title. 12 Rds
Naoya Inoue vs Murojon Akhmadaliev
Ramon Malpica:Inoue KO 6
TRS: Inoue KO 11
V.S: Akhmadaliev KO 9

WBO Bantamweight Title. 12 Rds
Yoshiki Takei vs Christian Medina
R.L and TRS: Takei Unanimous Decision
V.S: Medina Unanimous Decision

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