Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim: Undisputed Jr. Featherweight World Title

Naoya Inoue’s replacement opponent for Sam Goodman is Ye Joon Kim. While it’s not difficult to root for Kim, it would be tough for him to beat Inoue. He sports a record of 21 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws with a KO percentage of 61%. He’s a good fighter, but not a great one. He’s very one-dimensional but does have a good jab when he uses it, which can keep an opponent fairly away.

Ye Joon Kim is comfortable moving forward and doesn’t mind occasionally changing from an orthodox to an unorthodox stance. This may be the only thing that can prevent him from being knocked out sooner than expected. Since he does that, it could take Naoya Inoue a little bit of time to process, but Inoue is an artist. He possesses the artistry of Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Picasso, and Rembrandt, but instead of a paintbrush, he's got gloves on. 

Naoya Inoue is the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world. Some will debate that. Sure, but who cares? He’s the best, period! He’s at least the most skilled fighter currently because there’s no way to prepare for him. He’s what you call a multidimensional fighter. He can be defensive; he can be a slugger; he can be conservative; he can take it slow; he can change the rhythm as he sees fit; and he’s every fighting coach’s dream—a fighter should be.

Ye Joon Kim must establish his jab, anticipate Inoue's reactions, and attempt to win as many rounds early as possible to maintain a close fight. When Inoue makes the necessary adjustments, he will find himself being picked apart by the genius that is the Japanese sensation, Naoya Inoue. If this event lasts more than five rounds, Joon Kim will be playing inside Naoya’s world, where he will find himself lost. 

Naoya Inoue is a game maker who gives you multiple puzzles to solve. If you haven’t solved one of them, you will lose. 

Naoya Inoue by knockout within 7 rounds.