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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.
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.
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..
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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.
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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.
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Aug 16, 2018
Challenger TJ Doheny outpoints Ryosuke Iwasa to claim IBF super bantamweight title
Ryosuke Iwasa lost his IBF super bantamweight crown on Thursday to Ireland's TJ "The Power" Doheny by decision.
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Jul 13, 2017
IBF super bantamweight champ Oguni to face Iwasa in first title defense
IBF super bantamweight champion Yukinori Oguni will make his first title defense against third-ranked Ryosuke Iwasa on Sept. 13, his Kadoebi Houseki Boxing Gym said Thursday.
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Feb 10, 2017
Super bantamweight Kubo gets first shot at world title
Shun Kubo will face Venezuelan champion Nehomar Cermeno for the WBA super bantamweight world title, his Shinsei Gym announced on Friday.

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