Inoue boxed beautifully to retain his super bantamweight belts over his rival, Nakatani, on a historic weekend in Toyko.

Naoya Inoue wins 116-112, 115-113, 116-112 in a fight billed as the biggest boxing match in Japanese history.

TOKYO (AP) — Billed as “The Day,” May 2 is turning out to be the biggest-ever occasion for Japanese boxing. It’s when Naoya ...

Naoya Inoue defended his undisputed super-bantamweight crown against Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision in one of the ...

Japan's Naoya Inoue said he was "relieved" to beat countryman Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision and stay unbeaten in front ...

Naoya Inoue saw off a spirited Junto Nakatani in an elite showcase of boxing. ‘The Monster’ was handed a unanimous decision victory by margins of 116-112, 115-113, 116-112 in front of ...

Inoue puts his undisputed super bantamweight throne on the line against fellow unbeaten Japanese star Junto Nakatani in front ...

Naoya Inoue puts his super bantamweight title on the line against fellow unbeaten superstar Junto Nakatani in Japan.

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese boxing superstar Naoya Inoue is headed to the United States after another devastating knockout. His promoter wants Americans to cherish Inoue as much as they do Shohei Ohtani.

Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani are ready to square off now in what would be the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history. No posturing, just two top pound-for-pound boxers in their prime seemingly ...

There’s plenty of marvel and mystique around the man known as “The Monster.” Naoya Inoue has been living up to his moniker in glorious fashion throughout his 12-year career, pulverizing every pugilist ...

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 Men’s College World Series. Shintaro Inoue left Japan and the seaside community of Yamaguchi, with its mountain views and hot springs, three years ago for ...