“This is very important for Japanese boxing,” Inoue told The Associated Press through a translator. Most important for Inoue and Nakatani, though, are victories that would clear the way for a ...

A highly anticipated boxing clash between undefeated Japanese stars Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani is set for May 2 at the Tokyo Dome for Inoue's undisputed junior featherweight title.

Count Bruce Carrington among those happiest about his promoter Top Rank getting a new broadcast deal. Carrington, the WBC ...

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 ...

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 ...