Ryan Garcia seeks training session with Naoya Inoue in Tokyo

Welterweight champion Ryan Garcia announced on June 5, 2026 that he hopes to train with undisputed junior‑featherweight champion Naoya Inoue during an upcoming trip to Tokyo. He posted on X, “My plan in Tokyo is to get some training in with Inoue would be awesome!!!!! And stream it,” indicating a desire to livestream the workouts for his global audience. Inoue and his team have not confirmed the meeting, and the logistics of two fighters from vastly different weight classes would likely limit any joint work to technical drills.

Garcia later clarified his comments, saying he meant no disrespect and simply admires Inoue as “#1 p4p.” He emphasized that he wants to train, not spar, and reiterated his focus on defending his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn on September 12 in Las Vegas. The exchange has generated fan discussion but remains an unconfirmed personal initiative rather than an official partnership.