Undisputed Champion Inoue Faces Akhmadaliev in Japan September 14

Naoya Inoue, holding an undefeated 30-0 record and undisputed junior featherweight titles (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring), is set to defend his titles against Murodjon Akhmadaliev, who has a 14-1 record, on September 14, 2025, at the Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, Japan. The fight has been highly anticipated, with promoter Eddie Hearn calling it a "50-50" matchup and praising Inoue for accepting the challenge after persistent pressure. Inoue recently defended his titles multiple times, including a notable TKO victory over Ramon Cardenas in May 2025 in Las Vegas, while Akhmadaliev has won his last three bouts since a 2023 loss to Marlon Tapales. Despite the fight's significance, no U.S. broadcast has been announced, and the early 4:00 AM ET start time may limit American viewership. Inoue is favored heavily in betting odds, but the matchup promises to be one of the toughest of his career as he aims to maintain his undefeated streak and undisputed status at junior featherweight. Additional title fights are also scheduled on the card, making the event a key date in boxing's 2025 calendar.