Wikipedia: Naoya InoueTakuma Inoue
Out-works opponents with relentless output.
Fight Plan: Takuma Inoue
A coach-ready game plan — historical weaknesses opponents have exploited and what to drill in camp.
- Lack of finishing power relative to elite peers
- Vulnerability to flash knockdowns from powerful hooks
- Constant lateral movement to break their rhythm
- Stack southpaw sparring partners in camp
Fighter fingerprint
Six-axis profile — the shape tells you the style at a glance.
Cardio and Fight IQ are the standout edges; opponents should expect their game plan to lean on these. Finishing is the lowest axis — exploit it.
- Aggression48
- Cardio92
- Wrestling0
- Fight IQ90
- Distance Control84
- Finishing0
Prep for camp: Takuma Inoue
Recommendations a coach can act on tomorrow — opponent tendencies, drills, and the sparring styles to stack against this fight.
- Disciplined technical boxer with a focus on counter-punching
- Utilizes high-volume output to win unanimous decisions
- Known for defensive responsibility and sharp footwork
- Pad work on cutting their right-side cage exits
- Match their pace through round 2, then turn the screws in 3
- Win exchanges with volume, not single shots — they walk through power
- Mix unscripted looks in sparring — they thrive on patterns
- Southpaw pressure striker
- High-output kickboxer with heavy leg kicks
- Marathon partner — 5x5 hard rounds, no rest
See it on film
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Clinch work, level changes, control time
Last 3 performances, full rounds and post-fight breakdowns
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How Takuma has changed
Trend lines across the last three years of tape.
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Stylistic neighbors
Closest matches across attributes, finish profile, and discipline — useful for sparring partner selection.
Status / Injuries
No recent injury or status information found.
Checked 6/22/2026
Recent Form
- W2026-05-02vs Kazuto IokaDecision (Unanimous) · R12 · Inoue vs. Nakatani
Availability
Last fought in May 2026 according to record listings
Attribute Profile
Scouting Summary
Takuma Inoue is a highly technical WBC Bantamweight Champion known for his ring generalship and defensive acumen. While lacking the devastating knockout power of his brother Naoya, Takuma excels in high-paced tactical battles, consistently outpointing world-class opposition over 12 rounds.
Primary source ↗Tendencies
- Disciplined technical boxer with a focus on counter-punching
- Utilizes high-volume output to win unanimous decisions
- Known for defensive responsibility and sharp footwork
- Demonstrates ability to recover from early knockdowns and maintain composure
Signature Moves
- Left hook
- Counter jab
- Body-head combinations
Weaknesses
- Lack of finishing power relative to elite peers
- Vulnerability to flash knockdowns from powerful hooks