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‘Make it happen’… Fans react as Naoya Inoue sits ringside for monster-slayer Nakatani’s world title fight

Junto Nakatani unified the super-bantamweight world titles with a win over Ryosuke Nishida today in Japan. Junto Nakatani delivered another exciting fight as he fought a war with game opponent and fellow world champion Ryosuke Nishida.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 5

Inoue Vs. Tank Would Be Bad For Boxing – Here’s Why?

Naoya Inoue continues to be linked with a Gervonta Davis fight as we look at why this is bad for boxing. Inoue is one of the best P4P fighters in the world.

Boxing News / KO on SI / June 4

Four Weight Boxing World Champ Retires At 29 Due To Injury

While they aren't the biggest stars in America or Europe, true boxing fans know that some of the world's greatest sweet science practitioners hail from Japan.

Boxing News / KO on SI / June 4

Manny Pacquiao Picks Clear Winner In Gervonta Davis vs Naoya Inoue Fight

Gervonta Davis and Naoya Inoue are two of the most fearsome knockout artists of the modern era. While they fight in the lighter weight classes, both pack a devastating punch.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 29

Naoya Inoue’s toughest fight came against ‘Flash’ boxer who defied Father Time to claim title

Naoya Inoue has gone the full distance with just two men, one of whom went on to become the oldest bantamweight world champion in boxing. Naoya Inoue boasts 27 knockouts to his 30 wins and has gone 12 rounds with two men.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 25

Naoya Inoue was beaten twice by a Cuban boxer with over 200 fights years before his ‘Monster’ success

Naoya Inoue has earned his ‘Monster’ nickname through his destructive combination of skill, power, and resilience, but there was one man who he just couldn’t beat.

Boxing News / KO on SI / May 20

Junto Nakatani Says He Needs To Knock Out Naoya Inoue To Win Potential Super Fight

Right now, boxing fans are impatiently waiting for 2026 to come around so they can potentially witness Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani, and both boxers are adding fuel to the flame.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 19

Naoya Inoue taunted opponent before delivering KO blow in undisputed world title fight

Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue has been able to blow away all of his opponents so far in his career. Currently with a professional record of 30-0, no one has been able to get the better of the ‘Monster’.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / May 14

Goodman vs Vaca Fight Results: Goodman suffers Fresh Cut, Outclasses Vaca

Back in the ring after a 10 month stretch of false starts, world rated super bantamweight Sam Goodman (20-0, 8 KOs) outclassed game Mexican Cesar Vaca (19-2-1, 12 KOs) to win a comfortable unanimous decision (99-92, 99-91, 100-90) at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Wednesday night.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / May 13

Sam Goodman vs. Cesar Vaca Espinoza: Weigh-In Results & Betting Odds

Super bantamweight contender Sam Goodman (19-0, 8 KOs) is finally making it back to the ring on Wednesday night after missing out on two occasions for a fight with the division’s undisputed king Naoya Inoue.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / May 13

Inoue Vs. Nakatani – The Next Big Fight

Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani are almost certain to face each other in a mega fight later on. Inoue has already dominated two divisions, becoming undisputed at bantamweight before repeating the feat at super bantamweight.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 12

‘It made me realize’… Naoya Inoue speaks on being knocked down by huge underdog

Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue was able to extend his unbeaten record to 30-0 with a win over Ramon Cardenas. Competing in Las Vegas, ‘The Monster’ was able to defend his undisputed status at super bantamweight.

Girona FC News / Bloody Knockout / May 9

Naoya Inoue knocked a former world champion out cold with a brutal punch inside the very first round

Naoya Inoue rendered an ex-world champion unconscious with a thunderous right hand. In his esteemed career, ‘The Monster’ has proven himself as one of the most ferocious punchers of all time.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / May 7

Are Big Purses Making Fighters Less Hungry?

With boxers getting paid more than ever, are fans getting the right value for those big purses? Bob Arum recently reacted to the big fight cards that took place last weekend, which had some of the biggest names in the sport.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / May 6

Inoue Rescues A Dull Boxing Weekend

With a sigh at the beginning and a roar at the finale, the past 48 hours in boxing have been a tornado of emotion. Naoya Inoue's spectacular performance against Ramon Cardenas gave fans still reeling from a string of lacklustre bouts a reminder of what makes this sport so exciting.

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Boxing News / Fights Around The World / May 5

Inoue vs Cardenas-The Epilogue: Has ‘The Monster’ Been Exposed?

May 4, 2025, was the first time Naoya Inoue had stepped into a US ring in nearly four years. In between Inoue’s last bout in the States against Michael Dasmarinas, Inoue had laid a path of destruction through the bantamweight and super bantamweight divisions over the course of eight fights.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / May 5

Naoya Inoue Confirms Next Opponent After Cardenas Win

On May 4 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Naoya Inoue survived a second-round knockdown to eventually overwhelm and stop the tough American Ramon Cardenas in the eighth round.

Girona FC News / BoxingNews.com / May 5

What’s Next For Naoya Inoue?

Naoya Inoue defeated Ramon Cardenas to remain the Undisputed Super Bantamweight Champion, raising questions about his next steps. Inoue survived a scare in the second round after he got dropped with a left hook on the counter.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / April 24

Naoya Inoue States Why He Called Out Junto Nakatani In Japan

Japanese superstar and undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (29-0, 26 KOs) arrived in the U.S on Wednesday afternoon and answered the number one question on everyone’s mind: why did he call out WBC bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani (30-23 KOs) last month in Japan.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / April 11

Ramon Cardenas Tipped to Trouble Naoya Inoue: ‘He Will Hurt Him’

At the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 4, Naoya Inoue (29-0, 26 KOs) will defend his undisputed super bantamweight crown against American challenger Ramon Cardenas.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Naoya Inoue Wins Seventh Consecutive 'Fighter Of The Year' Award

At the annual awards ceremony held at the Tokyo Dome Hotel, Japanese boxing sensation Naoya Inoue won the title of "Fighter of the Year" for the seventh time in a row from the Japanese Boxing Commission (JBC) and the Sportswriters Club.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / March 13

Naoya Inoue Next Fight Set as 2025 Plans Take Shape

On May 4, 2025, the undisputed super bantamweight king Naoya Inoue (29-0, 26 KOs) returns to action. “The Monster” will take on American challenger Ramon Cardenas (26-1, 14 KOs) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on a Top Rank Boxing on ESPN card.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 3

Naoya Inoue’s 2025 Plan Revealed: Riyadh Season Awaits

Naoya Inoue (29-0, 26 KOs) as expected, blew away the overmatched Ye Joon Kim in his last fight – and attention quickly turned to what was next for “The Monster,” and Keith Idec at The Ring Magazine has revealed the 2025 plans for Inoue and if all goes according to plan, we will be seeing Inoue three more times this year.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 13