Naoya Inoue vs Murodjon Akhmadaliev Fight Time USA, How to Watch, Full Card & Preview
Naoya Inoue defends undisputed junior featherweight titles vs Murodjon Akhmadaliev on Sept 14 in Japan. USA start time, free stream info
Boxing fans, set them alarms. Naoya “Monster” Inoue is back in action this Sunday morning (US time), defending all his undisputed junior featherweight belts against Murodjon “MJ” Akhmadaliev. The scrap’s going down at IG Arena in Nagoya, Japan – and yeah, you’re gonna have to be up before sunrise to catch it live.
When’s the fight in the USA?
Main card starts 4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT on Sunday, Sept 14. Ring walks for Inoue vs Akhmadaliev expected around 6:40 AM ET / 3:40 AM PT – but you know boxing, could be earlier or later if undercard fights end quick or drag on.
How to watch in the States
Good news – it’s free to watch. Top Rank’s streaming the whole card live on their official Facebook page for US fans. No ESPN+ this time, no PPV. Just click in and watch. Make sure your coffee’s ready, coz it’s an early one.
Why this fight matters
- Inoue’s record: 30‑0, 27 KOs. Undefeated, pound‑for‑pound monster, 4‑belt champ at 122 lbs. This is his 5th undisputed defense since Dec 2023.
- Akhmadaliev’s record: 14‑1, 11 KOs. Former unified champ, current WBA interim titleholder, riding a 3‑fight KO streak.
- All 4 major belts (WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO) + The Ring title on the line.
Full fight card
| Fight | Rounds / Title |
|---|---|
| Naoya Inoue (c) vs. Murodjon Akhmadaliev | 12 – Undisputed Junior Featherweight Championship |
| Yoshiki Takei vs. Christian Medina | 12 – WBO Bantamweight Title |
| Yuni Takada vs. Ryusei Matsumoto | 12 – Vacant WBA “Regular” Strawweight Title |
| Yudai Murakami vs. Taiga Imanaga | 10 – Lightweight |
| Ei Go vs. Shunpei Ohata | 8 – Junior Lightweight |
| Toshiki Shimomachi vs. Han Sol Lee | 8 – Junior Featherweight |
| Taisei Ayano vs. Yusuke Nawa | 4 – Bantamweight |
What to expect in the ring
Inoue’s got that scary mix – speed, timing, and power that ends fights quick. Loves to go to the body early, break guys down. Akhmadaliev’s a southpaw, slick, throws sharp combos, and can bang too. If MJ can survive the early storm and make it ugly inside, maybe he drags Inoue into deep waters. But oddsmakers got Inoue as a huge favorite for a reason.
Quick tale of the tape
- Inoue: 32 yrs, 5’5” (165 cm), reach 67.5” (171 cm), orthodox
- Akhmadaliev: 31 yrs, 5’5.5” (166 cm), reach 68” (173 cm), southpaw
If you’re in the US and love boxing, this is one of those “wake up stupid early” fights you don’t wanna miss. The Monster’s back home, MJ’s coming to shock the world. Could be a quick KO, could be a 12‑round war. Either way, it’s belts on the line and bragging rights for life.
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