Inoue boasts an impressive professional record of 28-0, with a significant number of his victories by knockout. His mastery was evident in his last fight where he secured the title through decisive blows. On the other hand, Kim comes with a record reflecting resilience and tactical fights; however, his two losses suggest potential vulnerabilities that Inoue might exploit.
Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim Betting Odds
- Favorite: Naoya Inoue : 1.0 (-5000)
- Underdog: Ye Joon Kim : 19.0 (+1800)
| Method of victory | Naoya Inoue | Ye Joon Kim |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 1.1 (-1200) | 36.0 (+3500) |
| By decision or technical decision | 10.5 (+950) | 51.0 (+5000) |
Naoya Inoue enters as the heavy favorite with odds at 1.0 (-5000), signaling overwhelming confidence in his victory. Ye Joon Kim stands as the underdog with odds of 19.0 (+1800), indicating a slim chance of an upset. The market anticipates a knockout; odds for Inoue winning by KO/TKO/DQ are low at 1.1 (-1200). A knockout by Kim is deemed highly unlikely, shown by odds of 36.0 (+3500). Odds suggest it's less expected for the fight to go the distance, with Inoue at 10.5 (+950) and Kim even lower at 51.0 (+5000) for a points win.
What time is Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim fight
Live coverage for the Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim main card will start at 04:15 AM EST on ESPN+, Sky Sports. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 | 04:15 AM | 06:15 AM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 | 01:15 AM | 03:15 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 | 08:15 AM | 10:15 AM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 | 07:15 PM | 09:15 PM |
How and where to watch the Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim Fight
You can watch Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim via ESPN+, Sky Sports.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports |
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