Naoya Inoue, also called the “Monster,” is an unbeaten force in the junior featherweight category with a remarkable record of 27 wins and 24 knockouts. He has secured world titles in different weight classes like bantamweight and super bantamweight, and currently holds the undisputed junior featherweight championship. Inoue has achieved impressive victories against elite rivals like Nonito Donaire and Luis Nery.
Stephen Fulton, the former WBO and WBC junior featherweight titleholder, faced his first defeat from Inoue but aims to make a comeback in a featherweight match against Carlos Castro.
Marlon Tapales, a Filipino boxer, has had ups and downs in his career, triumphing over Murodjon Akhmadaliev but losing to Inoue. He is set to battle Saurabh Kumar in his next matchup.
Murodjon Akhmadaliev, the former IBF/WBA junior featherweight champion, is on a quest to reclaim his status following a contentious defeat against Tapales.
Noteworthy figures in the junior featherweight sector include Sam Goodman, who is recuperating from a hand injury, Luis Nery, contemplating a move up to the featherweight class, Liam Davies, and TJ Doheny, who is slated to face Inoue in an upcoming showdown.
