Overview

• The undisputed title bout at Nagoya’s new 17,000-seat IG Arena is set for September 14, matching unbeaten Naoya Inoue (30-0, 27 KOs) with former unified champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev (14-1, 11 KOs).
• Viewing plans confirm Lemino streaming in Japan and Kayo PPV in Australia, with no U.S. platform announced at the time of reporting.
• The undercard features Yoshiki Takei vs Christian Medina for the WBO bantamweight title and Yuni Takada vs Ryusei Matsumoto for the vacant WBA “regular” strawweight belt, alongside additional Japanese bouts.
• Betfair odds make Inoue a wide favorite, including 1/3 to win by KO/TKO and 7/2 to win on points, with prices subject to change.
• Inoue says his only goal is to win without chasing a knockout, while Akhmadaliev asserts his power and predicts a stoppage if either lands clean.