On December 14 IBF and WBA world champion Naoya Inoue (21-0, 18 KOs) will return to Japan for another professional fight. The 28-year-old fighter will face IBF sixth ranked Aran Dipaen (12-2, 11 KOs) of Thailand. Despite turning 30, Dipaen has only been in the pro ring three years and has won four of his last six bouts against opponents with negative records.