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Unsung Aussie knuckles down for 'seven figure' chance

Jackson England can open lucrative doors with a win on the Gold Coast, while Sam Goodman has unfinished business in his Tokyo title fight.

AAP · Sep 25

BOX:Aussie nears shot at Japan's pound-for-pound king

Sam Goodman will fight Ryosuke Nishida for an interim world title belt and the chance to finally face Japanese star and pound-for-pound king Naoya Inoue.

AAP · Jun 15

Aussie nears shot at Japan's pound-for-pound king

Sam Goodman will fight Ryosuke Nishida for an interim world title belt and the chance to finally face Japanese star and pound-for-pound king Naoya Inoue.

AAP · Jun 15

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Naoya Inoue outshines Junto Nakatani in Tokyo showdown to keep super-bantamweight title

In a battle billed as the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history, the champion nicknamed the Monster held off a late surge and extended his perfect record

The Guardian - US · May 2

Naoya Inoue beats Junto Nakatani in Tokyo super fight to retain undisputed titles

‘The Monster’ still holds all the belts at super-bantamweight after nasty cut derails Nakatani’s comeback efforts

Evening Standard · May 2

Naoya Inoue just too good for spirited Junto Nakatani in long-awaited super-fight

Inoue retained the undisputed super-bantamweight titles by becoming the first boxer to beat Nakatani

The Independent UK · May 2

Naoya Inoue retains undisputed super-bantamweight title v Junto Nakatani – as it happened

Rolling report: Naoya Inoue defended his super-bantamweight championship against Junto Nakatani in the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history

The Guardian - US · May 2

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Inoue vs Nakatani LIVE: Fight updates and undercard results as ‘Monster’ wins super-fight

Naoya Inoue retained his undisputed super-bantamweight belts against fellow Japanese star Junto Nakatani

The Independent UK · May 2

Inoue vs Nakatani LIVE: Boxing result, latest updates and reaction from undisputed fight

‘The Monster’ remains undisputed super-bantamweight world champion after winning Tokyo super fight

Evening Standard · May 2

How to watch Inoue vs Nakatani: TV channel and live stream for fight today

Japanese superstars go head to head in Tokyo showdown with undisputed super-bantamweight titles on the line

Evening Standard · May 2

Boxing Notes: Floyd Mayweather’s Tax Debt, Anthony Joshua’s Next Fight and More

Plus, the biggest night in Japanese boxing history and what’s next after Teofimo Lopez passes on a 140-pound title fight.

Sports Illustrated · May 1

Naoya Inoue is the greatest show in sports today. Now comes the fight of his life

The Japanese wrecking ball known as the Monster takes center stage at the Tokyo Dome on Saturday, facing unbeaten rival Junto Nakatani in a matchup for the ages

The Guardian - US · May 1

Inoue vs Nakatani: Fight time, undercard, prediction, ring walks, how to watch, odds today

Naoya Inoue defends his undisputed super-bantamweight world titles against Junto Nakatani in Tokyo

Evening Standard · Apr 30

Tyson Fury wants to box again before Anthony Joshua fight in latest potential hurdle

It was announced this week that Fury and Joshua have signed a contract to fight one another, but ‘AJ’ will first box Kristian Prenga in July – and Fury could follow suit

The Independent UK · Apr 30

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The Independent UK · Apr 29

Why Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani is bigger than you could possibly imagine

FIGHT OF THE YEAR: This undisputed-title clash is a generational fight, as Steve Bunce writes, and perhaps the biggest one right now without a direct tie to the US or UK

The Independent UK · Apr 28

This is boxing’s fight of the year and it’s not even in the ring

Comment: Oscar De La Hoya has become a kind of figurehead speaking against the Muhammad Ali Revival Act, but his valid criticisms risk being overshadowed by past concerns over his own transparency

The Guardian - US · Mar 6

Naoya Inoue to face Junto Nakatani in historic Tokyo Dome megafight

Unbeaten champions Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani will meet at the Tokyo Dome on 2 May in a long-awaited all-Japanese summit meeting

Sports Illustrated · Feb 16

Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Shakur Stevenson Is Among Boxing’s Best

After earning a title in a fourth weight class, the 28-year-old is climbing the ranks. Plus, who emerges with Terence Crawford’s retirement?

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Evening Standard · Feb 6

Ball vs Figuero: Fight time, undercard, latest odds, prediction, ring walks tonight

WBA featherweight title on the line tonight in Liverpool

Sports Illustrated · Jan 5

Terence Crawford Goes Out on Top As SI’s 2025 Fighter of the Year

Chris Mannix hands out his annual boxing awards, with the recently retired Crawford earning top honors thanks to a year-defining win over Canelo Alvarez.

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025

Usyk vs Wilder edges nearer as date and location details emerge

Oleksandr Usyk has been granted a voluntary title defence, which the unified heavyweight champion may use to face Deontay Wilder

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025

Naoya Inoue welcomes ‘Bam’ Rodriguez clash but Junto Nakatani showdown looms

Inoue and Nakatani secured very different wins at the same event, seemingly lining them up for an all-Japanese fight

The Guardian - US · Dec 27, 2025

Naoya Inoue sees off Picasso to set up Tokyo super-fight with Junto Nakatani

Naoya Inoue retained his undisputed 122lb title with a dominant win over Alan Picasso in Riyadh, setting up a potential showdown with Junto Nakatani

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025

Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani can provide the perfect counter to Joshua vs Paul

Comment: Two of the world’s best will fight on the same show, potentially setting up one of the most appetising bouts in the sport

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025

Boxing year-end awards 2025: Best fighter, knockout, event and more

As another year of boxing action comes to an end, here are the fights, fighters and finishes that stood out

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