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Inoue open to Rodriguez fight at featherweight: 'It is all about timing'
Naoya Inoue says he would face Jesse Rodriguez at featherweight but stressed timing matters after retaining his undisputed 122-pound title against Junto Nakatani.
Ramirez vs Benavidez: Unified Champ Opens 4-1 Underdog
Gilberto Ramirez holds two cruiserweight titles but opened as a heavy underdog to David Benavidez in their May 3 clash at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Ramirez Camp Offers No Clear Path to Upset Over Benavidez
Zurdo Ramirez's trainer struggled to explain how the unified cruiserweight champion beats David Benavidez, a 4-1 favorite despite jumping 25 pounds.
Ramirez vs Benavidez: Why the Cruiserweight Champ Struggles to Make His Case
Gilberto Ramirez's trainer offered no real answer when asked how his unified cruiserweight champion beats David Benavidez at T-Mobile Arena this Saturday.
Tyson Fury wants interim bout before Anthony Joshua clash
Fury wants another fight before facing Joshua in Q4 2026, according to promoter Frank Warren, who confirmed the lineal champ is pushing for an interim bout.
Why Ramirez Might Beat Benavidez: No Easy Answers at Cruiserweight
Gilberto Ramirez's trainer struggled to explain how his unified cruiserweight champion could upset David Benavidez on Saturday, and oddsmakers agree with 4-1 lines.
Inoue-Nakatani represents best of Japan, best of boxing
Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani meet Saturday at Tokyo Dome in a fight both champions actively pursued, no posturing required.
Inoue-Nakatani fight embodies best of Japanese boxing culture
Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani meet Saturday at Tokyo Dome in a fight that represents everything right about boxing — from their amateur roots to their refusal to chase U.S. dollars.
Inoue-Nakatani embodies Japan's boxing culture at its best
Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani's Tokyo Dome showdown Saturday reflects the tradition, ambition and honor that define Japanese boxing from amateur ranks to world titles.
Mayweather passport revocation threatens Athens exhibition
Floyd Mayweather's June 27 exhibition in Athens is in jeopardy after the IRS notified him it plans to revoke his passport over $7.25 million in tax debt.
Tyson Fury plans summer fight before Anthony Joshua showdown
Frank Warren says Fury will likely take a warm-up bout before facing Joshua in late 2026, with AJ first meeting Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on July 25.
O'Shaquie Foster eyes Raymond Ford as gateway to Stevenson
O'Shaquie Foster told the Mr. Verzace Podcast that a win over Raymond Ford could unlock bigger fights with Shakur Stevenson and the Roach-Zepeda winner.
Anthony Joshua risks Tyson Fury fight with Kristian Prenga bout
Frank Warren warns Anthony Joshua's September showdown with Tyson Fury could collapse if he loses to Kristian Prenga in July, per BBC Sport.
Ramon Cardenas on Dropping Inoue, Sparring Nakatani and Title Fight
Ramon Cardenas, who floored Naoya Inoue last year and logged 99 sparring rounds with Junto Nakatani, calls Saturday's Tokyo Dome clash a true 50-50 fight.
Cardenas Assesses Inoue-Nakatani After Dropping Monster
Ramon Cardenas, who dropped Naoya Inoue in their 2024 fight and logged 99 sparring rounds with Junto Nakatani, calls Saturday's undisputed title clash a 50-50 proposition.
World Boxing clears Russian, Belarusian fighters as neutrals
The Olympic governing body will allow vetted athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete without flags or anthems, following IOC protocol since the Ukraine invasion.
Hideyuki Ohashi on developing Naoya Inoue, Nakatani showdown
Promoter Hideyuki Ohashi tells The Ring that Junto Nakatani will be Naoya Inoue's toughest opponent when the two meet in May at Tokyo Dome.
Jamie Ward wins SJA 'One to Watch' award for boxing coverage
Matchroom and DAZN presenter Jamie Ward collected the Sports Journalists' Association 'One to Watch – Broadcast on Air' award at Monday's ceremony in London.
Ohashi on Inoue: Nakatani Will Be His Toughest Opponent Yet
Hideyuki Ohashi, Naoya Inoue's longtime promoter, says Junto Nakatani will be the Monster's toughest test yet when they meet at Tokyo Dome in May.
Hideyuki Ohashi on developing Naoya Inoue and fighting legends
The former WBC champion and promoter discusses breaking Japan's 21-fight losing streak in 1990 and recognizing Inoue as a once-in-150-years talent.