Takuma Inoue, 20-2 (5 KOs), is ranked No. 2 by the WBC. The 29-year-old is a former world titleholder hoping for a second reign. He turned pro in 2013 and fell short in his first shot at the WBC title, losing a decision to Nordine Oubaali in 2018. In April 2023, Takuma outpointed Liborio Solis to pick up the WBA belt, one of four titles that had been left vacant after Naoya left for junior featherweight.Â
