Dec

Johnriel Casimero, Ryo Akaho make weight for South Korea clash

Former three-division titleholder Johnriel Casimero and fellow veteran Ryo Akaho are clear to fight after making weight for their 10-round...

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

07

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...

Tomoki Kameda outpoints Pipat Chaiporn in Japan

11

Mar

Tomoki Kameda outpoints Pipat Chaiporn in Japan

by Francisco Salazar

After a brace of heart-breaking setbacks to Jamie McDonnell, Japanese star Tomoki Kameda is regaining some of the form that took him to a world title.

12

Dec

The Japanese invasion: Fit to be Thai’d

by Anson Wainwright

On Dec. 14, will Shin Ono’s challenge of WBA 105-pound titlist Knockout CP Freshmart break a trend of Japanese fighters losing on Thai soil in title bouts?