Just weeks after overcoming Junto Nakatani in a historic all-Japanese showdown, Naoya Inoue is being strongly linked with another ‘inevitable’ rivalry.

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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

Get ready for a night of high-stakes boxing as Naoya Inoue steps into the ring to defend his undisputed junior featherweight championship against Murodjon Akhmadaliev. The stage is set at the iconic IG Arena in Nagoya, Japan, on Sunday morning. Inoue ...

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 04: Undisputed junior featherweight champion Naoya Inoue (L) greets Ramon Cardenas after their title fight at T-Mobile Arena on May 04, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Inoue retained his titles with an eighth-round TKO. (Photo by Steve ...