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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.

Deontay Wilder never contacted for Anthony Joshua fight
Wilder's manager Shelly Finkel told Sky Sports that Eddie Hearn never reached out to negotiate a summer bout, despite public talk of the matchup before Joshua's July 25 date.

Robert Garcia picks Inoue over Nakatani by decision
Robert Garcia expects Naoya Inoue to defeat Junto Nakatani by decision May 24 but warns it will be the toughest fight of Inoue's career.

Hideyuki Ohashi on Developing Naoya Inoue and His 1990 Title Win
The promoter who shaped Naoya Inoue's career recalls his 1990 WBC strawweight title win that ended Japan's 21-fight losing streak in world championship bouts.

Hideyuki Ohashi on developing Naoya Inoue from amateur to icon
Former WBC strawweight champion Hideyuki Ohashi reflects on shaping Naoya Inoue's career and his own 1990 title win that ended Japan's 21-fight losing streak.

The Ring traces Japan's boxing legacy from Shirai to Inoue
The Ring Magazine documented Japanese boxing across nine decades, from Yoshio Shirai's 1952 title to Naoya Inoue's modern dominance.

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua still unsigned as blame game continues
Days after Fury dominated Makhmudov and called Joshua into the ring, the British heavyweight superfight remains unsigned, with Team Fury claiming they have signed while Joshua has not.

Lennox Lewis calls Oleksandr Usyk worthy undisputed successor
Former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis told Sky Sports that Oleksandr Usyk has earned his place among the greats through sacrifice and a spotless resume.

Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch mired in confusion as Haney remains idle
Floyd Mayweather disputes Netflix's Sept. 19 Manny Pacquiao fight announcement while Devin Haney's welterweight unification talks with Rolando Romero collapse over money.

Devin Haney opponent search stalls as Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch disputed
Devin Haney's welterweight unification with Rolando Romero has fallen apart, while Floyd Mayweather disputes whether his Sept. 19 bout with Manny Pacquiao is a pro fight.

Bam Rodriguez talks Inoue, Nakatani on Mr. Verzace Podcast
Junior bantamweight champion Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez discusses his potential jump to 118 pounds and dream matchups with Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani in a new podcast appearance.

Lennox Lewis names Oleksandr Usyk worthy undisputed heir
Former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis calls Oleksandr Usyk a great champion who has earned his place, citing the Ukrainian's unbeaten record and wins over Fury, Joshua, and Dubois.

Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act stalls in Senate after criticism
Oscar De La Hoya and Nico Ali Walsh told senators the House bill would concentrate power in promoters' hands and weaken the protections Muhammad Ali fought for.

De La Hoya opposes Ali Act changes as Senate hearing divides boxing
Oscar De La Hoya told a Senate panel the proposed Muhammad Ali Act amendments would create a UFC-style monopoly, while Zuffa Boxing's Nick Khan defended minimum pay and injury insurance provisions.

Hasim Rahman's shock knockout of Lennox Lewis revisited
Hasim Rahman dropped Lennox Lewis in the fourth round in South Africa in 2001 to claim the WBC heavyweight title as a 20-1 underdog. How the Baltimore fighter's unlikely path led to boxing's biggest upset.

Fury and Joshua still deadlocked as contract standoff continues
Tyson Fury says he has signed for the Joshua fight and his rival has not, extending a decade-long saga that still has no resolution after his April 11 Tottenham win.

De La Hoya, Ali's Grandson Oppose Ali Act Changes at Senate Hearing
Oscar De La Hoya and Nico Ali Walsh testified against amendments to the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act that would create a UFC-style system in boxing.