Sep

Naoya Inoue carries father’s dreams and the hopes of Japanese boxing into U.S. debut

by Doug Fischer

If Naoya Inoue can become a major player on the world-class U.S. boxing scene, a feat no other Japanese boxer...

Takuma Inoue to return from injury nightmare

29

Aug

Takuma Inoue to return from injury nightmare

by Anson Wainwright

After nearly a year away from the ring, undefeated junior bantamweight contender Takuma Inoue will return today against Hiroyuki Hisataka in a 10-round bout.

18

Jan

Naoya Inoue strives to improve

by Anson Wainwright

Despite being the first fighter to stop Kohei Kono in six dominant rounds, WBO 115-pound titlist Naoya Inoue is still striving for perfection.

28

Dec

New Faces: Andy Hiraoka

by Anson Wainwright

In our latest installment of ‘New Faces,’ our own Anson Wainwright profiles young Japanese up-and-comer Andy Hiraoka.

Naoya Inoue pleased with comeback performance

13

Jan

Naoya Inoue pleased with comeback performance

by Doug Fischer

Nayoa Inoue’s promoter says a rematch with Omar Narvaez is next and then the Japanese star could head to the U.S. where Roman Gonzalez awaits.

Hosono to defend Japanese National belt against Watanabe

21

Oct

Hosono to defend Japanese National belt against Watanabe

by Coyote Duran

Japanese national featherweight champion Satoshi Hosono faces Takuya Watanabe tomorrow at Korakuen Hall in Japan.

23

Sep

Q&A: Ryuji Hara

by Doug Fischer

Ryuji Hara will attempt to unseat IBF 105-pound titleholder Katsunari Takayama on Sunday at the brand new EDION Arena in Osaka, Japan. Learn more about THE RING’s No. 7-rated strawweight in this Q&A.