Where to watch Naoya Inoue vs. Ye Joon Kim: Clash for the Super Bantamweight Crown in Tokyo

 

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Get ready for another epic showdown as Naoya "The Monster" Inoue defends his undisputed super bantamweight crown against Korean challenger Ye Joon Kim. The action streams live on Friday, Jan. 24, with an early start time of 4:15 a.m. ET / 1:15 a.m. PT, exclusively on ESPN+ in the U.S. The electrifying bout takes place at the iconic Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

Inoue's Path of Destruction

Inoue (28-0, 25 KOs), widely regarded as one of boxing's pound-for-pound kings, is hunting for his 10th consecutive knockout. The 31-year-old sensation has made a habit of creating history:

• 2022: Unified the bantamweight division by stopping Paul Butler.
• 2023: Captured undisputed status at super bantamweight with devastating wins over Stephen Fulton and Marlon Tapales.
• 2024: Made history in May by headlining the first boxing card at the Tokyo Dome since 1990, where he overcame a first-round knockdown to stop former two-division champion Luis Nery. He followed this with a 7th-round TKO of former champ TJ Doheny in September.

Now, Inoue looks to further cement his legacy in what promises to be a thrilling title defense.

The Challenger: Ye Joon Kim

Kim (21-2-2, 13 KOs), a former IBF Asia super bantamweight champion, enters this fight as a determined underdog. Fighting out of Korea, Kim has been on a comeback streak, with two consecutive wins since a tough majority decision loss to veteran Rob Diezel in the U.S. Ranked No. 11 by the WBO, the 31-year-old is looking to shock the boxing world on the biggest stage of his career.

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Will Inoue continue his reign of dominance, or can Kim pull off a stunning upset? Tune in to witness the fireworks live from Tokyo!