Aug

Naoya Inoue receives WBC, WBO 122-pound belts, looks to undisputed clash vs. Marlon Tapales

Naoya Inoue received the WBC and WBO 122-pound titles earned with the Stephen Fulton KO at a media ceremony in Tokyo on Wednesday. The Japanese star wants to add to his title collection before the end of 2023.

Akira Yaegashi: ‘My motivation is to be champion in the fourth weight class’

10

Apr

Akira Yaegashi: ‘My motivation is to be champion in the fourth weight class’

by Anson Wainwright

Decorated Japanese veteran looking to make history after moving up to junior bantamweight.

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.

Ricardo Rodriguez to face WBO 115-pound titlist Naoya Inoue, May 21

06

Apr

Ricardo Rodriguez to face WBO 115-pound titlist Naoya Inoue, May 21

by Francisco Salazar

On May 21, Ricardo Rodriguez will challenge WBO junior bantamweight titlist Naoya Inoue at Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo, Japan.

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.

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.

Two stacked world title doubleheaders scheduled for April in Japan

18

Feb

Two stacked world title doubleheaders scheduled for April in Japan

by Doug Fischer

Japan hosts two world title doubleheaders in April. On April 6, RING flyweight champ Akira Yaegashi and WBC 108-pound titleholder Adrian Hernanez co-headline; and on April 23, WBC bantamweight king Shinsuke Yamanaka and IBF 122-pound boss Kiko Martinez share the bill.