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Naoya Inoue vs. Nonito Donaire set for November 7th in Japan

One of the best boxers in the world can become a unified bantamweight champion this fall in front of his home fans.

Naoya Inoue (18-0) and Filipino legend Nonito Donaire (40-5, 26 KOs) will square off in the World Boxing Super Series bantamweight final on November 7th at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan. At stake are Inoue’s IBF title and Donaire’s WBA belt, along with the Muhammad Ali Trophy.

Known as “The Monster,” Inoue has lived up to his nickname in the form of winning world titles in multiple weight classes, knocking out world-class opposition along the way.