Why compare Naoya Inoue and Terence Crawford?

Both Inoue and Crawford are known for their achievements in multiple weight classes, with Crawford being a three-weight world champion. Their paths have crossed in discussions of the greatest boxers of their era.

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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Terence Crawford

Key numbers

  • Total Fights42
  • Wins42
  • Wins by KO31
  • Losses0
  • Knockout Percentage73.8%

Top honours

  • Undisputed ChampionAchieved in multiple weight classes including light welterweight, welterweight, and super middleweight.
  • Fighter of the YearBy the Boxing Writers Association of America in 2014 and 2025.
  • Best Fighter/Boxer ESPY AwardWon in 2018 and 2024.
  • The Ring magazine titleHeld in four divisions.
  • Pound-for-Pound RankingsRanked as the top pound-for-pound boxer multiple times by various organizations.