Naoya Inoue vs. Ye Joon Kim: – Start Time, Fight Card, Betting Odds
All the fight info for Naoya Inoue vs. Ye Joon Kim in Tokyo on Friday January 24th 2025. With betting odds, start time, date, fight card, and information on how to watch.
- Event: Naoya Inoue vs. Ye Joon Kim
- Date: Friday 24th January 2025
- Location: Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan
- Broadcast: ESPN+: Main event at 6 a.m. ET
- Broadcast in the UK: Sky Sports+: Main event at 11 a.m. GMT
Naoya Inoue vs. Ye Joon Kim Full fight card
- Naoya Inoue vs. Ye Joon Kim: For Inoue’s IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO Super Bantamweight Titles
- Goki Kobayashi vs. Yuni Takada: Minimumweight
- Jin Sasaki vs. Shoki Sakai: Welterweight
- Tsubasa Narai vs. Kai Watanabe: Lightweight
- Toshiki Shimomachi vs. Misaki Hirano: Super bantamweight
*Fight card, bout order, and number of fights are subject to change
Naoya Inoue vs. Ye Joon Kim Tale of the Tape
| Name: | Naoya Inoue | Ye Joon Kim |
| Country: | Japan | South Korea |
| Age: | 31 | 32 |
| Height: | 5 ft 5+1⁄2 in (166 cm) | 5 ft 4 in (163cm) |
| Weight: | Super Bantamweight | Super Bantamweight |
| Reach: | 67+1⁄2 in (171 cm) | N/A |
Start date and time
Naoya Inoue vs. Ye Joon Kim will take place on Friday, January 24th, at the Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan. The fight card will start at 4.15 a.m. ET with the main event ringwalks will start at approx 6 a.m. ET. In the UK, the main event ringwalks will start at 11 a.m. GMT.
Betting Odds
The upcoming boxing matchup between Naoya Inoue and Ye Joon Kim is set for January 24, 2025, at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. This fight is highly anticipated as Inoue looks to defend his undisputed super bantamweight titles (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring) against the South Korean talent. Sam Goodman was forced to pull out from the match due to injury. Here’s a breakdown of the fighters, their styles, and the stakes involved.
Naoya Inoue vs. Ye Joon Kim – Odds
Based on odds provided by Betway, Naoya Inoue is a massive favorite at -3000 and Ye Joon Kim is the underdog at +1000. Meaning you would need to bet $3,000 to win $100 on Inoue. With Kim, a $100 bet would return $1,000 if he wins. A draw is highly unlikely, with odds at +3300 ($100 bet returns $3,300).
Sam Goodman had to withdraw from his scheduled fight against Naoya Inoue due to a severe cut above his left eye, requiring plastic surgery and a recovery period of about six months. This injury forced the postponement of their match originally set for January 24, 2025, after Goodman had already missed a previous date in December due to the same issue. Inoue will now face Kim Ye Joon on January 24 instead. Goodman’s promoter expressed disappointment, emphasizing the extensive preparation and sacrifices made by Goodman for this fight.
This fight is for the undisputed super bantamweight championship of the world. For Inoue, it’s another opportunity to cement his legacy as one of boxing’s pound-for-pound greats. A win would further solidify his dominance in the division. For the South Korean athlete, this is a career-defining moment, a chance to shock the world by defeating one of boxing’s most feared champions and claim all four belts.
Naoya Inoue is widely regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world. He is known for his devastating power, precision, and ability to finish fights early. With an 89% knockout rate, he has dominated multiple weight classes and made history by becoming the undisputed champion in two divisions (bantamweight and super bantamweight). Inoue’s recent victories include knockouts over elite opponents like Stephen Fulton, Marlon Tapales, Luis Nery, and TJ Doheny.
Ye Joon Kim’s strengths include a solid knockout ratio of 52% from his 21 wins, showing his ability to finish fights, and defensive skills observed in training. However, his weaknesses are notable; he has been criticized for slow hand speed and a tendency to drop his guard, which could be exploited by a fast and powerful opponent like Naoya Inoue. Additionally, Kim’s experience is limited compared to some elite fighters.
This fight represents a classic clash of styles, Inoue’s relentless offense versus Kim’s calculated defense, and promises high drama as both fighters are looking for gold.
Tickets
If you wish to attend Naoya Inoue vs. Ye Joon Kim at the Ariake Arena, tickets are available here.
Naoya Inoue vs. Ye Joon Kim Official Promo
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PPV price and Live streams
Naoya Inoue vs. Ye Joon Kimwill be live on ESPN+ and you can purchase a subscription here.
What is Next after Naoya Inoue vs. Ye Joon Kim?
The next big boxing match that follows Naoya Inoue vs. Ye Joon Kim is David Benavidez vs. David Morrell Jr. on February 1st 2025.
