Takuma Inoue
JapanTakuma Inoue is an active professional boxer from Japan. He is a former WBA Bantamweight World Champion and the younger brother of pound-for-pound star Naoya Inoue.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Takuma Inoue was born on December 26, 1995, in Zama, Kanagawa, Japan. The Japanese fighter is 164 cm tall and has a wingspan of 163 cm.He has competed in multiple divisions, most notably Bantamweight. He fights from an orthodox position and is based in Yokohama, Japan.
Career
Inoue began his professional campaign in December 2013. He captured the OPBF Super Flyweight title early in his career before moving up to Bantamweight.He won the Interim WBC Bantamweight title in 2018 but lost his first world title challenge in 2019 against Nordine Oubaali for the full WBC belt.
In April 2023, he realized his dream by defeating Liborio Solis via unanimous decision to win the vacant WBA Bantamweight title. He successfully defended the title against Jerwin Ancajas and Sho Ishida.
His title reign ended in October 2024, when he lost the WBA belt to Seiya Tsutsumi via unanimous decision in a hard-fought battle in Tokyo.
Career Record:
Total - 22
Wins - 20
- By knockout – 5
- By decision - 15
Losses - 2
- By knockout – 0
- By decision - 2
Draws - 0
Takuma Inoue FAQ
Where is Takuma Inoue from?
Takuma Inoue was born in Zama, Kanagawa, Japan.
How many world titles has Takuma Inoue won?
Inoue has held the WBA Bantamweight world title.
What is Takuma Inoue's professional record?
Takuma Inoue's professional boxing record is 20 wins and 2 losses.