YOKOHAMA--They don’t call Japanese boxer Naoya Inoue “The Monster” for nothing. The WBA and IBF bantamweight world champion ...

Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani's Tokyo Dome showdown Saturday reflects the tradition, ambition and honor that define Japanese boxing from amateur ranks to world titles.

Naoya Inoue faces Junto Nakatani in a historic Tokyo Dome clash of unbeaten stars. Can "The Monster" defend his undisputed throne against his toughest rival yet?

Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani, Japan’s Biggest Boxing Showdown Set for 2026 as Nakatani Vacates Bantamweight Titles originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Japanese boxing sensation Naoya "The Monster" ...

The Floyd Mayweather Jr.- Manny Pacquiao bout happened probably five years too late. Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua still haven’t fought. Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani are ready to square off now in ...

Japan's Naoya Inoue said he was "relieved" to beat countryman Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision and stay unbeaten in front of 55,000 fans at a sold-out Tokyo Dome on Saturday.

SAGAMIHARA – One is known as “The Monster,” the other “Big Bang.” The bout between champion boxers Naoya Inoue (30-0-0, 27 KOs) and Junto Nakatani (31-0-0, 24 KOs) is already being billed as Japan’s ...

Fire up the Mariachi band because ‘Mexican Monster’ David Benavidez is legit. After a quiet start to the year on the ‘pound ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SAGAMIHARA, Japan (AP) — One is known as ...