Naoya Inoue Vs. Srisaket Sor Rungvisai: A Super-Fight Between Two Little Guys That Could Be Huge

06/25/2018 James Slater

It’s a potentially huge fight between two of the sport’s little guys and, with luck (and plenty of work from … continue

Big Times For The Little Guys – Inoue, Yafai, Ancajas all shining

05/27/2018 James Slater

Though the majority of fight fans prefer to see the big guys rumble, the heavyweights, the cruiserweights and the light-heavyweights, … continue

Results: Naoya Inoue destroys Jamie McDonnell to take WBA bantamweight title

05/25/2018 James Slater

Moments ago in Tokyo, Japan, unbeaten “Monster” Naoya Inoue lived up to his frightening nickname by displaying some truly frightening … continue

Weights: Jamie McDonnell 117.5 vs. Naoya Inoue 118

05/25/201805/23/2018 Matchroom Boxing

Jamie McDonnell says he’ll prove that he’s the best Bantamweight in the world as he faces pound-for-pound star Naoya Inoue … continue

This Friday: McDonnell Vs. Inoue in Japan – the biggest little fight of the month

05/25/201805/21/2018 James Slater

It’s a fight that has dipped all but below the radar, quite unfairly, and it goes down this Friday afternoon … continue

Can McDonnell beat “The Monster?” – Jamie McDonnell to defend bantamweight belt against feared puncher Naoya Inoue in May

03/07/2018 James Slater

It has been confirmed how Jamie McDonnell will defend his WBA bantamweight title against feared puncher Naoya Inoue in Japan … continue

Naoya Inoue crushes game but over-matched Yoan Boyeaux in three-rounds to retain WBO super-flyweight title

12/30/201712/30/2017 James Slater

Earlier today in Japan, reigning WBO super-flyweight king Naoya Inoue made predictably short work of challenger Yoan Boyeaux of France. “The Monster,” a big star in his homeland, showed brutal body work throughout the three rounds the fight (almost) lasted – knocking the challenger down no less than four times.

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Naoya Inoue looking to end the year with another bang against Yoan Boyeaux – “The Monster” in action on December 30

12/26/2017 James Slater

The year is almost over and with it all boxing action of 2017. There is, though, one last big fight to be fought. Well, it’s a fight that will feature a big puncher. Japan’s reigning WBO junior-bantamweight king Naoya Inoue may be no big guy, height and weight-wise; nor is the unbeaten “Monster,” as in monster puncher, the big star he should be, but he is one huge talent.

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Kal Yafai wants Roman Gonzalez after Ishida fight

10/03/201710/02/2017 Rob Smith

WBA World super flyweight champion Kal Yafai (22-0, 14 KO) already has his sights set on fighting fading superstar Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez (46-2, 38 KOs). Yafai, 28, has a title defense to get out of the way against #1 WBA Sho Ishida (24-0, 13 KOs) this month on October 28 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.

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Naoya Inoue stops Antonio Nieves – Results

09/10/201709/09/2017 Jeff Sorby

WBO super flyweight world champion Naoya “The Monster” Inoue (14-0, 12 KOs) easily took care of Antonio “Carita” Nieves (17-2-2, 9 KOs) in beating him by a 6th round retirement stoppage on Saturday night on the “SuperFly” card at the StubHub Center in Carson, California.

Nieves’ corner let the referee know after round 6 that he wouldn’t be coming out for the 7th. Inoue knocked Nieves down in round 5 with a shot to the midsection. Nieves took a knee and beat the count. Inoue continued to try and go after Nieves to knock him out, but he did a good job of moving to keep out of range.

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