I’ll quit if Junto Nakatani loses a rematch to Naoya Inoue
The 33-year-old “Monster” Inoue fended off a fellow pound-for-pound fighter in Nakatani in a fight that held extra…
Naoya Inoue, Junto Nakatani and Japan showcase boxing done right
The stakes, of course, were far greater than a post-fight Big Mac, but the way Inoue and Nakatani…
Boxing pound-for-pound rankings (May 2026): David Benavidez soars after Zurdo Ramirez destruction
David Benavidez didn’t just become a three-division champion on Saturday. He put himself on a trajectory to become…
Naoya Inoue outshines Junto Nakatani to retain undisputed title in biggest fight in Japan’s history
Naoya Inoue delivered a polished performance to outclass Junto Nakatani in the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history.…
May’s 5 best boxing fights: Naoya Inoue, David Benavidez, Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois return in stacked month
When I asked NSYNC back in 2000 what month of 2026 they predicted would produce the best slate…
The Monster vs. Big Bang: The Fight Japanese Boxing Has Been Building Toward
TOKYO, Japan — The Tokyo Dome has only hosted boxing four times in its history. The first was…
Boxing: Naoya Inoue Ready for Title Showdown with Junto Nakatani
On Saturday, May 2, Tokyo Dome will host one of the most anticipated nights in boxing history: an…
This is boxing’s fight of the year and it’s not even in the ring
Forget Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua for a moment. Forget Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2 (we know…
Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani gets prediction from fighters who have shared the ring with both Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani gets prediction from fighters who have shared the ring with both
Not only Japan but the whole world is looking forward to the super fight between Naoya Inoue and…
‘a lot to lose – a lot to gain as well’
Rodriguez, 23-0 (16 KOs), currently holds three of the four junior bantamweight titles. During his rise to prominence,…
Inside Junto Nakatani’s planned takedown of Naoya Inoue
“Everybody knows this is going to be the biggest fight in Japan’s history. We’re going in with intention…
Boxing: Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani to Be Held on May 2
Unbeaten boxing stars Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani will square off on May 2 at Tokyo Dome, according…