Best fights of Takeshi Inoue
Over 902 years as a professional, Takeshi Inoue has compiled a 20-2-3 (12) record, including six title fights. Here are his best fights.
1. Takeshi Inoue loses to Jaime Munguia via unanimous decision
On January 26, 2019 Takeshi Inoue fought Jaime Munguia for the WBO super welterweight title. Inoue was 29 years old with a record of 13-0-1, and Munguia was 22 with a record of 31-0. Inoue was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Munguia was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak. Inoue lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Munguia.
2. Takeshi Inoue loses to Tim Tszyu via unanimous decision
On November 17, 2021 Takeshi Inoue, the WBO Asia Pacific super welterweight champion, met Tim Tszyu, the WBO Global super welterweight champion, in a title unification fight. Inoue was 31 years old with a record of 17-1-1, and Tszyu was 27 with a record of 19-0. Inoue was on a 4-fight winning streak and Tszyu was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Inoue lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Tszyu.
3. Takeshi Inoue draws with Weljon Mindoro
On May 13, 2023 Takeshi Inoue fought Weljon Mindoro for the vacant WBO Asia Pacific super welterweight title. Inoue was 33 years old with a record of 19-2-1, and Mindoro was 23 with a record of 10-0. Inoue was on a 2-fight winning streak and Mindoro was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
