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BANTAMWEIGHT

Naoya Inoue celebrates his victory over Luis Nery in their IBF-WBA-WBC-WBO super bantamweight title boxing match at Tokyo Dome on Monday.
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May 7, 2024
After blockbuster boxing victory, what next for ‘Monster’ Inoue?
Some want the boxer to take on more fights outside of Japan.
Naoya Inoue (second from left) celebrates after defeating Luis Nery to retain his IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO super bantamweight titles at Tokyo Dome on Monday.
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May 6, 2024
Naoya Inoue dominates Luis Nery to remain undisputed super bantamweight champ
Inoue sent Nery to the canvas with in the sixth round to seal the victory.
Naoya Inoue (left) and Luis Nery following a pre-fight news conference in Yokohama on Saturday, two days ahead of their super bantamweight title fight.
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May 5, 2024
'Monster' Inoue ready to tear down Luis Nery in title defense at Tokyo Dome
Ahead of boxing's highly anticipated return to the Big Egg, Naoya “Monster” Inoue said he's ready to knock out his opponent.
Naoya Inoue, who has a 26-0 record with 23 knockouts, speaks at an event in Tokyo last month.
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Mar 6, 2024
'Monster' Inoue officially set to face Nery at Tokyo Dome in May
The unbeaten Inoue will be back in action for the first time since beating Marlon Tapales of the Philippines in December.
Ryosuke Nishida poses after holding a news conference in Osaka on Tuesday.
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Feb 27, 2024
Nishida to take on Rodriguez for IBF bantam title in May
The 27-year-old southpaw Nishida will be making his world title debut at Edion Arena Osaka.
Naoya Inoue at an award ceremony in Tokyo on Feb. 19
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Feb 27, 2024
Nery cleared to fight in Japan amid talk of Inoue showdown
Arrangements are underway to have "Monster" Inoue and Nery fight at Tokyo Dome in May.
Junto Nakatani (left) knocks down Mexico's Alexandro Santiago during their WBC bantamweight bout at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Saturday.
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Feb 25, 2024
Nakatani TKOs Santiago to become three-division world champ
The undefeated 26-year-old southpaw was one of three victorious Japanese fighters in a world title tripleheader at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Undisputed world super bantamweight boxing champion Naoya Inoue poses for a photo after taking part in a WOWOW TV program in Tokyo on Monday.
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Jan 30, 2024
Inoue says fighting at Tokyo Dome would be extra motivation
A recent U.S. media report said that Inoue will face Mexico's Luis Nery at the venue on May 6.
Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (center) will fight Luis Nery at Tokyo Dome on May 6, according to a report by ESPN.
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Jan 25, 2024
Super bantamweight champ Naoya Inoue to meet Luis Nery at Tokyo Dome in May
Nery is currently ranked first in the super bantamweight division by the World Boxing Council.
Naoya Inoue (right) throws a punch during his bout against Marlon Tapales in Tokyo last month.
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Jan 19, 2024
'Monster' Inoue becomes first Japanese to win prestigious boxing award
"I only fought two bouts in Japan last year, but it's an honor to be recognized by boxing journalists around the world," Inoue said in a statement released by his gym.
Japan's Naoya Inoue celebrates after defeating Marlon Tapales of the Philippines in their four-belt world super bantamweight title unification match at Ariake Arena in Tokyo on Dec. 26.
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Jan 9, 2024
Undisputed champ Inoue to fight Nery in May: report
On Friday, Inoue, who is 26-0 with 23 knockouts as a pro, became the first Japanese boxer to be named fighter of the year by the prestigious Ring Magazine.
Japan's Naoya Inoue celebrates his victory over Marlon Tapales of the Philippines at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Dec. 26.
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Jan 6, 2024
Inoue wins Ring Magazine's Fighter of the Year award
The man nicknamed "Monster" stopped two-belt world champion Marlon Tapales of the Philippines last month to become just the second boxer to unify two divisions.
Naoya Inoue (right) fights with Marlon Tapales during their four-belt super bantamweight unification match in Tokyo on Tuesday.
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Dec 28, 2023
Boxing fans await two-division king Inoue's next move
The 30-year-old indicated he would remain at super bantam for the time being and could be set to defend his unified crown as early as May.
Naoya Inoue fights Marlon Tapales during their four-belt super bantamweight title unification match at Ariake Arena in Tokyo on Tuesday.
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Dec 27, 2023
Naoya Inoue still hungry after becoming undisputed super bantamweight champ
Naoya Inoue has said that he intends to retire at 35 but he hinted earlier this year that he might prolong his career for two extra years.
Japanese boxer Naoya Inoue displays his title belts after becoming the undisputed super bantamweight champion on Tuesday evening.
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Dec 26, 2023
Naoya Inoue KOs Marlon Tapales to become super bantamweight champion
Naoya "the Monster" Inoue defeats Marlon Tapales by KO in 10th round to claim the four-belt world super bantamweight title.
Naoya Inoue (left) faces off against Marlon Tapales after their weigh-in ahead of their four-belt world super bantamweight title unification bout at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Tuesday.
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Dec 25, 2023
Naoya Inoue, Marlon Tapales weigh in for 4-belt super bantam showdown
A win against Tapales would make Inoue the second man to unify all four world championships in two different weight classes..
Takuma Asano
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Sep 15, 2023
Takuma Inoue to make first defense of world title against Ancajas
Takuma Inoue won the WBA title in April after his brother, Naoya, vacated it.
Japan Times
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Apr 9, 2023
Brother of Naoya 'Monster' Inoue wins WBA bantam title
Takuma Inoue's win came three months after his brother Naoya relinquished all four of his world bantamweight championship belts to move up in weight to the super bantamweight division.
Japan Times
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Mar 6, 2023
Naoya Inoue to face Stephen Fulton for WBC and WBO super bantamweight belts
Naoya Inoue is set to challenge Stephen Fulton of the United States for the WBC and WBO super bantamweight titles on May 7 at Yokohama Arena, his Ohashi Gym said Monday.
Japan Times
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Dec 14, 2022
Bantamweight king Naoya Inoue eyes step up after beating Paul Butler
'This is not the goal,' said the 29-year-old Inoue, who is widely expected to bulk up to the super-bantamweight division.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
In Japan, 68,000 people over 65 projected to die alone at home this year
As Japan grapples with its population's rapid aging, supporting people who live and age alone is looming larger on the policy agenda.
Kishida defends planned rule to revoke foreigners' residency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting of the Lower House Judicial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Japan concerned over U.S. officials' remarks on atomic bombings
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks to reporters during a news conference in Washington on Thursday.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound.
Who’s toughest on China? Biden’s tariff tactic ups ante as election looms.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about new actions to protect American workers and businesses from China's "unfair" trade practices, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Tuesday.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Ishin struggles to set itself apart from other parties
Nippon Ishin no Kai Secretary-General Fumitake Fujita (right) speaks beside Yui Kanazawa, the party's candidate in the Tokyo 15th district by-election on April 28. Nippon Ishin lost in this by-election as well as another in Nagasaki held on the same day.
In Japan, 68,000 people over 65 projected to die alone at home this year
As Japan grapples with its population's rapid aging, supporting people who live and age alone is looming larger on the policy agenda.

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