The Ring Magazine July 2025 Issue is now available on digital, and the cover is none other than undisputed junior featherweight champion Naoya Inoue.

His next fight is slated against former unified titleholder Murodjon Akhmadaliev in September. Should he prevail, the unbeaten Inoue will embark on one of the most arduous periods of his career, which may include a potentially thunderous collision against compatriot and fellow pound-for-pound entrant Junto Nakatani.

By Tom Gray: Inoue is already destined for the Hall of Fame, but his most thrilling challenges may be yet to come.

By Adam Smith: A future showdown between Adam Azim and Dalton Smith could have the ingredients for a perfect storm.

By Lee Groves: Nino Benvenuti's charmed career brought him Olympic gold, multiple world titles and the love of a nation

By Thomas Gerbasi: Some see Richard Torrez Jr. as the "American Hope" in the heavyweight division, but his motivations are more personal

By Don Stradley: The pre-fight staredown has long been a favorite tactic for fighters looking to gain an edge

By Nigel Collins: The story of lightweight champion Bob Montgomery is a tour through a Golden Age in boxing

By Randy Gordon: An archive story celebrating the 45th anniversary of Matthew Saad Muhammad vs. Yaqui Lopez, the 1980 Fight of the Year