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• Takuma Inoue vence a Ioka y retiene el campeonato gallo del WBC

El campeón de peso gallo del CMB, Takuma Inoue (22-2, 5 KOs), 117.75, retuvo su cinturón de manera The post Takuma Inoue vence a Ioka y retiene el campeonato gallo del WBC appeared first on FightNews....2026
• Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani Full Card Results

Undisputed Super Bantamweight Champion Naoya Inoue (32-0) defended his title against undefeated challenger Junto Nakatani (32-0) live in the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan and someone’s “0” has got to go. Plus, In the 12-round featured bout, two-time world champion Takuma Inoue (21-2, 5 KOs) defends his WBC bantamweight title against multi-division champion Kazuto Ioka […]...2026
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• Takuma Inoue Lopsidedly Beats Ioka, Keeps WBC 118lb Belt
WBC bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue (22-2, 5 KOs), 117.75, impressively kept his belt as he scored a lopsided The post Takuma Inoue Lopsidedly Beats Ioka, Keeps WBC 118lb Belt appeared first on FightNews....2026
• Takuma Inoue vs Kazuto Ioka full fight Video – 2026

AllTheBestFights.com posted: Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2026-05-02, we are going to comment and rate the boxing match Takuma Inoue vs Kazuto Ioka as soon as we watch the full fight. Ioka vs Inoue is scheduled to take place Saturday, May 2nd, at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo (Japan), in a 12-round bantamweight (118 lbs, 53.5 kg) bout; it ... Read more...2026
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• Takuma Inoue Outclasses Kazuto Ioka to Defend WBC Bantamweight Title in Tokyo

Takuma Inoue made it a winning start for the family on the undercard of older brother Naoya Inoue’s historic clash with Junto Nakatani today at the 55,000 capacity Tokyo Dome. Inoue (22-2, 5 KOs) defended his WBC bantamweight title with an extremely wide unanimous-decision against his biggest name opponent in Kazuto Ioka. The defending champion […]...2026
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• Takuma Inoue vs Kazuto Ioka LIVE Scorecard from Tokyo Dome
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• Jesse Rodriguez signs “long-term” contract extension with Matchroom Boxing, next fight announced

Unified super flyweight world champion Jesse Rodriguez (23-0, 16 KOs), also known by his nickname “Bam,” has signed a contract extension with Matchroom Boxing. The company made the announcement on their social media channels on Friday. However, there was no mention for exactly how long Rodriguez’s contract had been extended for. Matchroom Boxing’s announcement does mention ...2026
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• Donaire lands WBA’s No. 1 ranking at 118lbs – but Tsutsumi’s broken nose could change everything

Nonito Donaire woke up to good news this week when the WBA made him their top-ranked bantamweight contender, just two weeks after he lost a split decision to Seiya Tsutsumi in Tokyo. His wife and manager, Rachel, filed appeals with all four major sanctioning bodies right after that December 17 fight, and the WBA was the first to respond favorably. Nonito Donaire vs Seiya Tsutsumi – The Numbe...2026
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• Estrada vs Ioka likely off over purse dispute

Juan Francisco Estrada claims he’s been offered half of what he made against “Chocolatito” Gonzalez After losing Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk on December 23rd, all signs point to another hotly anticipated year-end showdown going by the wayside. Juan Francisco Estrada, previously tabbed to face Kazuto Ioka in a year-end super flyweight unification bout, told Mexican media earlier this week that he’...2023
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• Takuma Inoue suffers injury, defense against Jerwin Ancajas postponed

WBA bantamweight titleholder Takuma Inoue suffered a fractured rib, and his title defense against Jerwin Ancajas that was scheduled for November 15 has been postponed. The whole undercard, including the co-feature between WBA flyweight ruler Artem Dalakian and challenger Seigo Yuri Akui has also been postponed and will be rescheduled once Inoue’s rib injury has […] The post Takuma Inou...2023
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• WBA champ Takuma Inoue suffers rib fracture
Injured WBA 118lb titlist cancels his defense with Ancajas By Joe Koizumi WBA bantamweight champ Takuma Inoue has suffered a rib fracture to be obliged to cancel his first defense… » The post WBA champ Takuma Inoue suffers rib fracture appeared first on fightnews.com....2023
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• Rankings (Oct. 2): Canelo’s reign continues, more

Canelo Alvarez is still the king at 168 lbs | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Canelo Alvarez is still the king at 168 lbs, plus more! Rankings go up Mondays. No update next week, so the next will come on Oct. 16. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Cruiserweight: (10) Mike Perez vs TBA, Oct. 14 Middleweight: (2) Janibek Alimkhanuly vs (6) Vincenzo Gualtieri, Oct. 14 Junior Middleweigh...2023
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• Rankings (April 10): Shakur hits 135, Mendoza crashes 154, Bam Rodriguez, Tapales, more
Shakur Stevenson has hit the lightweight division running | Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images Shakur Stevenson has hit the lightweight division running, plus some big upsets and more notable changes in many divisions. Rankings go up on Mondays. No update next week, so the next update will come on April 24. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Heavyweight: (5) Joe Joyce v...2023
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• Rankings (March 27): Benavidez, Ramirez, Plant, much more
David Benavidez firmly established himself as No. 2 at 168 with his win over Caleb Plant | Esther Lin/SHOWTIME David Benavidez firmly established himself as No. 2 at 168 with his win over Caleb Plant, plus more in this week’s update! Rankings go up on Mondays. Ranked fights this week: Heavyweight: (4) Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin, Apr. 1 Light Heavyweight: (8) Craig Richards vs R...2023
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"The 36-year-old Japanese star, now 32-4-1 with 17 knockouts, immediately called out WBC titleholder Takuma Inoue and floated the idea of fighting on the undercard of Naoya Inoue versus Junto Nakatani this spring."

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"After overwhelming Takuma Inoue for the belt last year, he got off the canvas to force a draw with former rival Daigo Higa last month in a fight he likely should have won outright."

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"26 Welterweight: (3) Mario Barrios vs Fabian Maidana, May 4 Featherweight: (3) Brandon Figueroa vs Jessie Magdaleno, May 4 Super Bantamweight: (1) Naoya Inoue vs (2) Luis Nery, May 6 Bantamweight: (3) Emmanuel Rodriguez vs (9) Ryosuke Nishida, May 4 Bantamweight: (2) Takuma Inoue vs Sho Ishida, May 6 Bantamweight: (4) Jason Moloney vs Yoshiki Takei, May 6 Flyweight: (3) Seigo Yuri Akui vs (9) Taku Kuwahara, May 6 Notes: Jared Anderson holds at Number 8 after a dull but clear win over Ryad Merhy."

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"Takuma Inoue, the younger brother of The Monster, wants to follow in Naoya's footsteps by becoming the undisputed bantamweight champion but first he must get past dangerous Jerwin Ancajas."

• Jesse Rodriguez signs “long-term” contract extension with Matchroom Boxing, next fight announced
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• Nakatani vs Cuellar headlines Feb. 24 bantamweight tripleheader

Photo by YUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP via Getty Images Junto Nakatani, Seiya Tsutsumi, and Tenshin Nasukawa will be in action on ESPN+ early next year After picking up a trio of knockouts in 2024, pound-for-pound stalwart Junto Nakatani will headline a February 24th all-bantamweight tripleheader in Tokyo. Nakatani (29-0, 22 KO) kicked off this year’s campaign by smashing Alexandro Santiago for the...2024
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• Nakatani and Tanaka win world titles, Takuma Inoue retains with KO: Highlights

Junto Nakatani won another world title in Tokyo It was a big night for three Japanese stars in Tokyo. Junto Nakatani and Kosei Tanaka won world titles, while Takuma Inoue retained his in an impressive night of performances for the three Japanese stars in Tokyo. Nakatani (27-0, 20 KO) made an emphatic move to the bantamweight division to win a world title in a third weight class, pretty wel...2024
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• Estrada vs Ioka likely off over purse dispute
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• Rankings (July 31): Crawford and Inoue shine brighter than ever, more
Terence Crawford and Naoya Inoue shined brighter than ever this week | Al Bello/Getty Images and Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP via Getty Images Terence Crawford and Naoya Inoue shined brighter than ever this week, plus more! Rankings go up Mondays. No update next week, next update on August 14. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Heavyweight: (4) Anthony Joshua vs (10) Dillian Whyte, Aug. 12 Junior W...2023
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• Rankings (May 22,): Haney’s undisputed is a little disputed, Loma, Cameron, more
Devin Haney’s undisputed championship is a little disputed after his fight with Vasiliy Lomachenko | Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Devin Haney’s undisputed championship is a little disputed after his fight with Vasiliy Lomachenko, plus a rocket for Chantelle Cameron and more! Rankings go up on Mondays. Ranked fights this week: Cruiserweight: (2) Lawrence Okolie vs (9) Chris Billam-Sm...2023
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• Rankings (April 10): Shakur hits 135, Mendoza crashes 154, Bam Rodriguez, Tapales, more
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• Rankings (March 27): Benavidez, Ramirez, Plant, much more
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• Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani: Robert Garcia predicts super bantamweight showdown

On May 2, at the Tokyo Dome, Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani headlines an Ohashi Promotions fight card. This showdown is one the boxing world has dreamed of, and it’s finally happening. They will collide for Inoue’s undisputed super bantamweight title. Ahead of this Japanese mega-fight, renowned boxing trainer Robert Garcia spoke to The Ring, revealing his prediction for the undisputed super bantam...2026
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• Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani: Prediction and fight card for May 2 clash

Big Fight Weekend brings you our prediction, the full fight card, and streaming information ahead of Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani at the Tokyo Dome on May 2. The entire card will be promoted by Ohashi Promotions, live on DAZN. The main event is for Inoue’s undisputed super bantamweight title. Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani fight details Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026. Venue: Tokyo Dome, Japan. Start...2026
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• Juan Francisco Estrada vs Tenshin Nasukawa: Prediction and fight card for April 11 clash

Big Fight Weekend brings you our prediction, the full fight card, and streaming information ahead of Juan Francisco Estrada vs Tenshin Nasukawa at the Kokugikan in Tokyo, on April 11. The entire card will be promoted by Mr Honda’s Teiken Promotions, live on DAZN. The fight will be broadcast on ESPN and Disney+ in Mexico and Latin America. In Japan, it will be aired on Prime Video Boxing 15. ...2026
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• Donaire lands WBA’s No. 1 ranking at 118lbs – but Tsutsumi’s broken nose could change everything
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• Tenshin Nasukawa vs. Takuma Inoue live results update

Welcome to the live results update for Tenshin Nasukawa (7-0, 2 KOs) vs. Takuma Inoue (20-2, 5 KOs)! Their bout headlines a Teiken Promotions card at the Toyota Arena Tokyo in Japan. Fight fans in the country can catch the action live on Prime Video. Those in the United States can do so with the Top Rank Classics FAST channel on either Roku, Tubi, or Vizio. The vacant WBC bantamweight world title ...2025
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• Tenshin Nasukawa vs Takuma Inoue — how to stream, betting odds and fight card for November 24

On Monday, November 24, Tenshin Nasukawa vs Takuma Inoue will headline a Teiken Promotions card in association with Top Rank and Ohashi Promotions at the Toyota Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The broadcast is set to start at 3:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. GMT) with the Top Rank Classics channel available on the Roku Channel, Tubi, and Vizio apps showing the card. Prime Video Japan is broadcasting the event. Ten...2025
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• Junto Nakatani vs. David Cuéllar Ends in Dominant Stoppage

Junto Nakatani (30-0, 23 KOs) kept his bantamweight crown with a dominant third round knockout of David Cuéllar (28-1, 18 KOs). The official time of stoppage was 3:00. With the win, Nakatani remains the WBC 118-lb world champion. This was his third defence of the title, having won it in February 2024 against Alexandro Santiago. Their bout headlined a Teiken Promotions card at the Ariake Arena in T...2025
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• Junto Nakatani vs. David Cuéllar Headlines Bantamweight Tripleheader – Full Card Preview

Junto Nakatani (29-0, 22 KOs) and David Cuéllar (28-0, 18 KOs) will soon clash for the WBC bantamweight world title. Their bout headlines a Teiken Promotions card at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Boxing fans in Japan can catch the action live on Prime Video. Those in the United States can do so with ESPN+. In México, it will air on ESPN KnockOut. Ahead of this February 24 card, Big Fight Weeke...2025
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• Tsutsumi upsets Inoue, Teraji wins another world title, more results

Seiya Tsutsumi took the WBA title from Takuma Inoue Seiya Tsutsumi won his first world title, Kenshiro Teraji won another, and more from today in Tokyo. A quick rundown of what we saw today from Tokyo! Seiya Tsutsumi UD-12 Takuma Inoue A pretty solid upset here, as Tsutsumi (12-0-2, 8 KO) stepped up to world level for the first time in his first 12-round fight, and he just flat beat Inoue ...2024
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• Inoue vs Nery: Live updates and results, 4 am ET

Naoya Inoue defends his championship against Luis Nery | Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images Naoya Inoue defends his championship against Luis Nery at the Tokyo Dome, plus more! Naoya Inoue returns to defend his undisputed super bantamweight championship against Luis Nery in a Tokyo Dome main event today. The show will start at 4 am ET and streams live on ESPN+ in the United States. ...2024
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• Takuma Inoue Outclasses Kazuto Ioka to Defend WBC Bantamweight Title in Tokyo
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• Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani press conference quotes and fight prediction

Naoya Inoue (32-0, 27 KOs) will soon put his undisputed super bantamweight world championship on the line against Junto Nakatani (32-0, 24 KOs). Their bout headlines an Ohashi Promotions card at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. Fight fans in Japan can catch the action live as a pay-per-view (PPV) with Lemino. The rest of the world will be able to watch the card with a DAZN subscription. Both men spoke at ...2026
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• Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani: Robert Garcia predicts super bantamweight showdown
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• Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani: Prediction and fight card for May 2 clash
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• Jesse Rodriguez signs “long-term” contract extension with Matchroom Boxing, next fight announced
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• Donaire lands WBA’s No. 1 ranking at 118lbs – but Tsutsumi’s broken nose could change everything
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• Inoue vs Nery official for May 6 at Tokyo Dome

Naoya Inoue will face Luis Nery on May 6 | Photo by KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images The undisputed super bantamweight title fight will take place this spring in Japan. We’re officially set for a showdown between undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue who will defend his belts against Luis Nery. The fight was formally announced today and will be held on May 6 at the Tokyo Do...2024
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• Nakatani, Ford, Tanaka, more: Divisional rankings for March 4

Junto Nakatani is now the top dog at bantamweight | Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images Junto Nakatani is now the top dog at bantamweight, plus more! The next update will come on Monday, March 11. Generally we might not turn around so quickly with so few fights in a coming week, but there are a couple of big ones at heavyweight that will determine two spots and some positioning in th...2024
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• Takuma Inoue stops Jerwin Ancajas in nine to defend bantamweight title

Under the watchful eye of his brother and fellow champ, Takuma Inoue kept the pride of his family and his country intact. In a great performance, Inoue defended his WBA bantamweight belt with a ninth-round stoppage win over Jerwin Ankcajas at the Kokugikan in Tokyo, setting himself up for possible unification bouts with other great […] The post Takuma Inoue stops Jerwin Ancajas in nine to de...2024
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• Rankings (Oct. 30): Can Tyson Fury still be called the world’s best heavyweight?

Can Tyson Fury still say he’s the top heavyweight, or does Oleksandr Usyk deserve the spot? | Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Can Tyson Fury still say he’s the top heavyweight, or does Oleksandr Usyk deserve the spot? No update next week! Or the week after because the 11th has basically nothing and the 4th isn’t real big alone, though there are ranked fights. So we’ll have a SUPER...2023
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• Takuma Inoue: Jerwin Ancajas is a tough opponent but no risk, no gain

Takuma Inoue, the younger brother of The Monster, wants to follow in Naoya's footsteps by becoming the undisputed bantamweight champion but first he must get past dangerous Jerwin Ancajas. The post Takuma Inoue: Jerwin Ancajas is a tough opponent but no risk, no gain appeared first on The Ring....2023
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• WATCH: Dominique Crowder wants shot at WBA bantamweight titleholder Takuma Inoue

MANALAPAN, N.J. — Fresh off his first ten-round stint, bantamweight contender Dominique Crowder says he’s ready now to step up to twelve rounds. The 29-year-old from Baltimore is coming off a win over his most experienced opponent to date, a unanimous decision over Kenny Demecillo on August 5 to win the WBA International bantamweight belt, […] The post WATCH: Dominique Crowder wants shot at ...2023
• Rankings (July 31): Crawford and Inoue shine brighter than ever, more
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• Takuma Inoue to defend WBA bantamweight belt against Jerwin Ancajas on Nov. 15

Takuma Inoue will make his first defense of the WBA bantamweight title on Nov. 15 when he faces former titleholder Jerwin Ancajas at Ryōgoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. The fight will be broadcast live in the United States on ESPN+ in the early morning hours. Inoue (18-0, 4 knockouts) of Yokohama, Japan won one of […] The post Takuma Inoue to defend WBA bantamweight belt against Jerwin Ancaja...2023
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• Takuma Inoue Suffers Rib Injury, Forced To Postpone WBA Title Defense Versus Jerwin Ancajas
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• Takuma Inoue Wins Unanimous Decision Over Liborio Solis, Claims WBA Bantamweight Title
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• RANKINGS: Garcia can’t be ranked, but Haney can’t be No. 1, who’s top at 140? Plus more!

Ryan Garcia can’t be ranked at 140, so who’s the top dog now at the weight? | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Ryan Garcia can’t be ranked at 140, so who’s the top dog now at the weight? Next update will come Monday, May 6, later in the day to give time for Inoue vs Nery (and a stacked undercard) to finish that morning. Ranked fights this period: Super Middleweight: (1) Canelo Alvarez vs (...2024
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• Highlights and results: Teraji stops gritty Olascuaga in nine to retain belts
Kenshiro Teraji retained his belts, but had to earn it against Anthony Olascuaga Kenshiro Teraji retained his belts, but had to earn it against Anthony Olascuaga. Kenshiro Teraji retained his WBC and WBA junior flyweight titles with a ninth round stoppage win over Anthony Olascuaga, a late-notice, substitute opponent who came out of nowhere and earned a lot of respect with a gritty, hard-f...2023
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• Takuma Inoue vs Kazuto Ioka full fight Video – 2026
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• Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani: Prediction and fight card for May 2 clash
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• Jesse Rodriguez signs “long-term” contract extension with Matchroom Boxing, next fight announced
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• Juan Francisco Estrada vs Tenshin Nasukawa: Prediction and fight card for April 11 clash
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• Tenshin Nasukawa vs Takuma Inoue full fight Video – 2025
AllTheBestFights.com posted: Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2025-11-24, we are going to comment and rate the boxing match Tenshin Nasukawa vs Takuma Inoue as soon as we watch the full fight (take a look at our ranking of the Best Boxing Fights of 2025). Inoue vs Nasukawa is scheduled to take place Monday, November 24th, at the Toyota Arena ... Read more...2025
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• Tenshin Nasukawa vs Takuma Inoue — how to stream, betting odds and fight card for November 24
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• Rafael Espinoza-Arnold Khegai & Tenshin Nasukawa-Takuma Inoue Will Be on Top Rank Classics FAST Channel

Rafael Espinoza-Arnold Khegai & Tenshin Nasukawa-Takuma Inoue Blockbuster Cards to Stream LIVE on Top Rank Classics FAST Channel November 15: Espinoza-Khegai coverage from San Luis Potosi, Mexico, kicks off at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT November 24: Nasukawa-Inoue tops a special early-morning broadcast from Tokyo, Japan, starting at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT (Nov. 5, […]...2025
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• Tsutsumi upsets Inoue, Teraji wins another world title, more results
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for May 6-11

Naoya Inoue is back against Luis Nery this week | Photo by STR/JIJI Press/AFP via Getty Images Naoya Inoue is back against Luis Nery this week, plus Lomachenko vs Kambosos and more! Monday, May 6 ESPN+, 4:00 am ET, Naoya Inoue vs Luis Nery BLH will have live updates. This is a stacked card, and if you can make the time work, highly recommended you tune in for the full show and not just th...2024
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• Naoya Inoue vs. Luis Nery: A Breakdown of the Fight by Numbers

On Monday, May 6, Luis Nery (35-1, 27 KOs) will take on pound-for-pound king Naoya “Monster” Inoue (26-0, 23 KOs) for Inoue‘s WBC, WBO, IBF and WBA super bantamweight titles. The entire card will stream live on ESPN+ for those in the U.S. and on Sky Sports for those in the UK. We have already heard from a confident Nery, and brought you the how-to stream, betting odds, and the full fight car...2024
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• Rankings (April 10): Shakur hits 135, Mendoza crashes 154, Bam Rodriguez, Tapales, more
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