Naoya Inoue vs. Murodjon Akhmadaliev – Preview, betting odds and fight card

On Sunday, September 14, at the Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, Naoya Inoue will defend his undisputed super bantamweight title against Murodjon Akhmadaliev.

This fight has been anticipated for some time and is finally taking place. Inoue (30-0, 27 KOs) was last seen in action on May 4, 2025, against Ramon Cardenas, surviving a second-round knockdown to stop the American fighter in the eighth round.

Akhmadaliev (14-1, 11 KOs) has won all three fights since losing to Marlon Tapales in 2023. Eddie Hearn has repeatedly accused Inoue of ducking Akhmadaliev, but now his fighter finally gets his chance.

In preparation for this undisputed super bantamweight fight, we bring you all the information you need for Inoue vs Akhmadaliev.

How to stream and everything else for Naoya Inoue vs Murodjon Akhmadaliev

Betting Odds

Per Sportsbook Draftkings, Inoue will enter the bout as a -1000 betting favourite. Akhmadaliev is the +600 underdog as we get closer to fight night.

Fight Date, Start Time

Date: Sunday, September 14

Start Time: 4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT / 09:00 AM BST

Where is Inoue vs Akhmadaliev?

The fight is set to be held at the Aichi International Arena in Nagoya.

What Channel/Stream?

Broadcasting rights for the fight are yet to have been announced.

Inoue vs Akhmadaliev Full Fight Card

• Naoya Inoue vs Murodjon Akhmadaliev, 12 rounds, for Inoue’s undisputed junior featherweight title
• Yoshiki Takei vs Christian Medina, 12 rounds, for Takei’s WBO bantamweight title
• Yuni Takada vs Ryusei Matsumoto, 12 rounds, for vacant WBA “regular” strawweight title
• Yudai Murakami vs Taiga Imanaga, 10 rounds, lightweights
• Ei Go vs Shunpei Ohata, 8 rounds, junior lightweights
• Toshiki Shimomachi vs Han Sol Lee, 8 rounds, junior featherweights
• Taisei Ayano vs Yusuke Nawa, 4 rounds, bantamweights