Naoya Inoue vs Oleksandr Usyk
Naoya Inoue vs Oleksandr Usyk: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Naoya Inoue and Oleksandr Usyk?
Usyk, like Inoue, has achieved undisputed champion status in multiple weight classes. Their careers have drawn comparisons, particularly in discussions about pound-for-pound rankings.
Naoya Inoue
Key numbers
- Total Fights33
- Wins33
- Wins by KO27
- Losses0
- Knockout Percentage81.8%
Top honours
- WBC Light Flyweight Champion2014
- WBO Junior Bantamweight Champion2014-2018
- WBA Bantamweight Champion (Unified)2018-2019
- Undisputed Bantamweight Champion2022-2023
- Undisputed Super Bantamweight Champion2023
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Oleksandr Usyk
Key numbers
- Total Fights25
- Wins25
- Wins by KO16
- Wins by Decision9
- Losses0
Top honours
- Unified Heavyweight ChampionSince 2025
- Undisputed Cruiserweight Champion2018-2019
- Olympic Gold Medalist2012, Heavyweight
- World ChampionWBA, IBF, WBO titles in 2021
- Ring Magazine ChampionSince 2022