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IS RETIREMENT CLOSE: WHY NAOYA INOUE SAYS HE "ABSOLUTELY CAN’T AFFORD TO LOSE
Naoya Inoue defends his undisputed crown against David Picasso in Saudi Arabia. Discover why "The Monster" is weighing retirement.
Naoya Inoue is thinking about retirement with Junto Nakatani on the horizon: ‘I absolutely can't afford to lose.’
You can't beat time.
Inoue is 32, and he's already hinting that age might be catching up to him. He's getting set for his Saturday fight against David Picasso in Saudi Arabia, headlining The Ring V: Night of the Samurai on DAZN PPV.
Inoue (31-0, 27 KOs) is still at his best. He's the undisputed junior featherweight champ and one of the best fighters around.
“The Monster” knows he's not going to last forever, just like everyone else. There's also a chance that Nakatani could take his spot if he beats Picasso. They might fight next May.
“I absolutely can't afford to lose,” Inoue said on DAZN's On The Ground series.
“I'm motivated by my position in the division. I've done well. Now that I'm 32, I'm thinking about when I'll retire.
“Because Junto Nakatani is on the same card, fans are already looking forward to our fight next year. So I need to show them I'm still great. We both need to win.”
Nakatani (31-0, 24 KOs), who has won titles in three divisions, is making his 122-pound debut in the co-main event against Sebastian Hernandez.
Nakatani, 27, is seen as the next big thing after Inoue.
Inoue has won titles in four weight classes, starting at 108 pounds. He's been at 122 for over two years. He's 7-0 in that class and has defended his undisputed title five times, most recently against Murodjon Akhmadaliev in September.
That win against Akhmadaliev was only the fourth time in Inoue’s 13-year career that he heard the final bell. Before the Akhmadaliev fight, he was knocked down twice in four fights. People started wondering about his chin and whether he could take punches as he moved up in weight.
As the talk gets louder, Inoue’s father and trainer, Shingo, is talking about retirement too as they get ready for Picasso (32-0-1, 17 KOs).
“He’s not young anymore,” Shingo said. “I don't think he has much time left. I hope he can fight with everything he has in his remaining fights. If he does that, he'll get the results he wants.”
Inoue is fighting for the fourth time this year. From 2021 to 2024, he fought twice each year. But Inoue has said he'll probably only fight twice in 2026, and he's not as interested in moving to 126 pounds since Nakatani is waiting for him.
“I’m not heavy enough for featherweight yet, and I still have some physical concerns,” Inoue said. “I'm both nervous and excited about that, so I want to try it.
“As long as I'm still great, I'll be proud. But if I'm not satisfied, if I don't feel that way anymore, that’s when I'll start to get worse as a fighter.
“Once you stop pushing yourself, it's over.”
EGIS KLIMAS CONFIRMS MULTI-FIGHT AGREEMENT FOR OLEKSANDR USYK VS DEONTAY WILDER 2026
Oleksandr Usyk's manager, Egis Klimas, confirms a "very likely" 2026 fight against Deontay Wilder in either Las Vegas or Los Angeles.
A possible fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Deontay Wilder may happen at the following time, according to Usyk’s manager.
In 2025, Oleksandr Usyk had only one bout in the ring, where he knocked out Daniel Dubois in the fifth round of their rematch.
After that fight, there were rumours that the Ukrainian may retire from the sport because of had almost cleared out the heavyweight division.
Despite that, rumours were soon debunked, and the former undisputed heavyweight champion announced that he would be interested in facing former heavyweight title holder Deontay Wilder.
Usyk’s Manager Offers Date for Wilder Bout
It was reported a few weeks ago that Usyk had voluntarily relinquished his WBO heavyweight title. As a result, he is no longer undisputed.
Shortly after that announcement, the 38-year-old revealed he would like to fight ‘The Bronze Bomber,’ deeming him ‘one of the greatest heavyweights of the last 10 years.’
And when he was at the Night of the Samurai event last week, Usyk again was asked about his next potential opponent, and he repeated his desire to face Wilder.
On the likelihood of the fight, Usyk’s representative Egis Klimas told The National, “It’s very likely (we will see Usyk vs. Wilder). Because right now we’re working on it, and we’re working on some multi-fight agreement for Oleksandr.
“As soon as we confirm that, we’re going to jump in. And some talks are already going on with the team of Wilder. We’re looking at Las Vegas or Los Angeles, and the dates are the end of April and the beginning of May.”
The Ukrainian hasn't boxed Stateside since 2019, when he faced Chazz Witherspoon in his first heavyweight bout.
The selection of Wilder, however, is quite surprising, given his recent performance. The 40-year-old boxer is 2-3 in his last five bouts, suffering defeats at the hands of Zhilei Zhang, Joseph Parker, and Tyson Fury.
Would Usyk retire after the upcoming fight with Wilder? At the age of 38, the reality is that Usyk very likely has only a few bouts left in him at the very most. With the bulk of the heavyweight rankings already knocked out, there would be very little opposition left in the sport for Usyk, and retirement after a bout with Wilder would be expected.
32-0 AND COUNTING: IS NAOYA INOUE OFFICIALLY THE GREATEST OF THIS GENERATION?
Naoya Inoue wraps up a flawless 2025, tying Muhammad Ali’s record with four undisputed title defences in a single calendar year.
Inoue wrapped up 2025 with a flawless 4-0, defending his super-bantamweight title four times around the globe and proving he's the best in boxing. Beating Alan Picasso put him back on top of the pound-for-pound rankings, solidifying his place as the sport's biggest name.
Lots of fighters had great moments this year, but no one else showed the same level of consistent dominance, historical importance, and activity that Inoue did.
An Amazing Year of Championship Wins
Inoue finished the year with a 32-0 record (27 KOs) after wins against Ye Joon Kim, Ramon Cardenas, Murodjon Akhmadaliev, and Alan Picasso. Each fight showed his command of the division, from quick knockouts to smart, well-fought decision wins against top contenders.
People noticed his cool demeanour, accuracy, and how he changes his strategy during fights, proving why he's considered the best.
Looking back at 2025, Inoue said, I wasn't sure about it myself, but I'll do my best to meet your expectations. To everyone who came to Riyadh and cheered us on, thanks a lot for your support.
We had so much support this year. Thanks! Happy New Year!
By successfully defending all four major belts four times this year, Inoue is the only male undisputed world champ left in boxing. He stayed active without injuries or performance drops, which set him apart from everyone else with a title.
While others picked and chose their fights, Inoue was always ready to put his title on the line.
Historical Wins and Worldwide Success
Besides being undefeated, Inoue's 2025 was historically awesome. He tied Muhammad Ali's record by defending the undisputed title four times in a single year.
Inoue also set a new record for the most consecutive world title fight wins, beating records held by Floyd Mayweather and Joe Louis.
His consistency across different countries was just as impressive. Inoue had amazing performances in Japan, the US, and Saudi Arabia, proving he's not just a local star but the most complete global champ in the sport.
This year, Inoue was the best in every category.
While other fighters had strong arguments, no one maintained undisputed control while building their legacy like Inoue did this year.
Inoue's multiple title defences made him the obvious choice.
A Familiar Honour, Earned Again
This is Inoue's second time winning WBN Fighter of the Year, after his undisputed wins in two divisions in 2023.
Winning again shows how great he is at the highest level of boxing. Very few fighters today have combined dominance with constant activity while adding to their legacy.
What's Next?
As 2025 ends, Inoue is not just boxing’s top champ, but the standard for sustained dominance. His wins have him moving from talking about what he could do to what his legacy will be. Future performances will be compared to what he’s already done.
The win over Picasso and return to number one P4P just shows he's unmatched.
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