Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim Prediction

🔊 Will the "Monster" face any problems in his next defense? On January 24 in Tokyo, Naoya Inoue will fight against South Korean Ye Joon Kim. The Japanese fighter's titles in the super bantamweight division will be on the line. Bookmakers have no doubt in the absolute champion, predicting another bright and easy victory for him. The odds for the challenger are astronomical.

🥊 Naoya Inoue

The undefeated Japanese has conquered multiple weight classes and has been dominating the super bantamweight division since 2023, dispatching opponents one after another. In 2024, he added the scalps of Luis Nery and TJ Doheny to his record - both did not last even eight rounds. It's no surprise that the "Monster" is among the top P4P boxers. Initially, the first to share the ring with Inoue this year was supposed to be the mandatory IBF challenger Sam Goodman, but the Australian was twice pulled out of the fight due to a cut. A little-known South Korean athlete was urgently found as a replacement.

🥊 Ye Joon Kim

Kim is an unremarkable boxer. Yes, he has a decent record (21-2-2), but considering the level of opposition, this factor should not be taken seriously. The South Korean has not faced any remotely serious opponents. Moreover, he fights rarely - since 2019, the Seoul native has had only four bouts, one of which he lost. Kim was defeated by veteran American Rob Diesel (14-9).

📝 Editorial Prediction

In our opinion, delving into the technical aspects of the upcoming fight is pointless. It is evident that Inoue surpasses the South Korean in virtually every aspect. Of course, someone always expects surprises, but such incredible upsets are extremely rare. Perhaps Jaime Munguia's recent loss is enough for now. We believe that the Japanese knockout artist will easily read and finish off the passable opponent in the early rounds.