Tag: Japan

Inoue challenges Nakatani at JBC gala; handshake deal forged

by: — April 2, 2025

Naoya Inoue challenges Junto Nakatani at a Japanese boxing awards show before the two forged a handshake deal for a 2026 mega-fight. Visit…

Japanese champions Baoya Inoue (left) and Junto Nakatani (right) attend the Japanese Boxing Commission gala in Tokyo recently Inoue challenges Nakatani at JBC gala; handshake deal forged

Inoue set for Vegas fight, gets flak for avoiding Akhmadaliev

by: — January 27, 2025

Naoye Inoue is set for his Las Vegas fight this year, with plans also to take his act to Saudi Arabia before the end of 2025. Visit SportsMania for…

Japan's Naoye Inoue poses with the logo of Las Vegas in the background. Inoue set for Vegas fight

Inoue settles for replacement fighter as Goodman withdraws again

by: — January 13, 2025

Naoya Inoue settles for an unranked replacement fighter as Sam Goodman over the weekend withdrew again on their upcoming title fight. Visit…

Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue (middle) speaks at a news conference in file photo. Inoue settles for replacement fighter as Goodman withdraws again

Inoue ‘in better shape’ vs Goodman as fight moved to January 24

by: — January 10, 2025

Naoya Inoue is “in better shape” against as their highly anticipated title match against Sam Goodman has been moved to January 24. Visit…

Japanese superstar Naoya "Monster" Inoue" poses with jis title belts in file photo. Inoue 'in better shape' vs Goodman as fight moved to January 24

Shi reaches Malaysia Open quarters; An also advances

by: — January 10, 2025

Shi Yu Qi reaches the the Malaysia Open quarterfinals on Thursday after Lu Guang Zu in an all-Chinese matchup. Visit SportsMania for more badminton…

China's Shi Yu Qi (left) and Lu Guang Zu (right) were paired in a Malaysia Open round of 16 match on Thursday. Shi reaches Malaysia Open quarters