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• Antonio Vargas Recognized as WBA Bantamweight Champion; Tsutsumi Named Champion in Recess
The Championships Committee of the World Boxing Association (WBA) has announced that Antonio Vargas has been recognized as the WBA Bantamweight World Champion following the designation of Japan’s Seiya Tsutsumi as Champion in Recess due to a medical condition that has prevented him from training and competing in recent months. The decision was made after … Continue reading "Antonio Vargas Re...2026
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• Naoya Inoue vs Bam Rodriguez: Eddie Hearn says ‘let’s just make it happen’

On May 2, at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, Naoya Inoue defeated Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision to remain the undisputed super bantamweight champion. It was a slow opening few rounds, and Inoue stayed the busier, which was key for him to get the victory. After Inoue’s latest title defence, The Ring soon reported that Turki Alalshikh was planning Naoya Inoue vs Bam Rodriguez. Eddie Hearn has now we...2026
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• Jesse Rodriguez Two Wins From Pound-for-Pound Top Spot
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• Jesse Rodriguez puts Antonio Vargas on notice: ‘new weight class, same goals’

On June 13, at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Jesse Rodriguez moves up to bantamweight to challenge WBA bantamweight champion Antonio Vargas, live on DAZN. Rodriguez (23-0, 16 KOs) has reigned supreme at smaller weights and is stepping up to bantamweight with the aim of becoming a three-weight World champion. Rodriguez has already sent a warning to the WBA champion ahead of their fight. Jes...2026
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• ‘Bam’ Rodriguez Challenges Antonio Vargas For WBA Bantamweight Title In Glendale, AZ On Saturday June 13
Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez will challenge Antonio Vargas for the WBA World Bantamweight title at the Desert Diamond Arena The post ‘Bam’ Rodriguez Challenges Antonio Vargas For WBA Bantamweight Title In Glendale, AZ On Saturday June 13 appeared first on FightNews....2026
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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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• Jesse Rodriguez signs “long-term” contract extension with Matchroom Boxing, next fight announced
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• Teraji vs Sandoval leads July 30 title tripleheader in Yokohama

Kenshiro Teraji, Antonio Vargas, and Erick Rosa will defend their WBO belts next month Kenshiro Teraji is set for his first defense as unified flyweight champion, as Teiken announced today that he’ll meet Ricardo Sandoval in the main event of a July 30th title tripleheader from Yokohama, Japan. Teraji (25-1, 16 KO) produced yet another instant classic in March by stopping Seigo Yuri Akui to add th...2025
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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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• Dina Thorslund Unifies Titles With Win Over Yuliahn Luna

Dina Thorslund (20-0, 8 KOs) now holds two of the four major bantamweight belts after winning a unanimous decision over Yuliahn Luna (25-4-1, 4 KOs). Scores were 99-91, 98-92, and 97-93 for Thorslund. The title unification took place at the Gråkjær Arena in Holstebro, Denmark, and was available on FITE in many countries. With the win, Thorslund now holds the WBC and WBO bantamweight titles. The sc...2023
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"Report: Rodriguez moving to bantamweight for Vargas title fight Rodriguez currently holds The Ring junior bantamweight title along with […] The post Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez Reportedly Targeting WBA Bantamweight Title Shot Against Antonio Vargas appeared first on Box."

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• Jesse Rodriguez signs “long-term” contract extension with Matchroom Boxing, next fight announced
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• Boxing schedule for Oct. 13-19

Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images We’ve got a bevy of world title fights coming this week in boxing. Sunday, Oct. 13 ESPN+, 4:00 am ET, Takuma Inoue vs Seiya Tsutsumi. The first of two Japanese cards on the docket this week, and arguably the stronger of the two, but they’re both pretty good at worst with a lot of relevant names in action. Inoue’s defending his WBA bantamweight title. Also...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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• Sunny Edwards Retains IBF Title Via Unanimous Decision
Sunny Edwards (20-0, 4 KOs) defeated Andres Campos (15-1, 4 KOs) by unanimous decision in their title fight at the Wembley Arena in London, England. Fighting in the Matchroom Boxing main event Edwards made his fourth successful defense of his IBF flyweight title which he won over Moruti Mthalane in 2021. Since then, Edwards defended the belt against Jayson Mama, Muhammed Waseem, and Felix Alvarado...2023
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• Highlights: Sunny Edwards retains IBF title, calls out Bam Rodriguez
Sunny Edwards retained his IBF flyweight title and called for a fight with Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez | Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing Sunny Edwards retained his IBF flyweight title and called for a fight with Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez. Sunny Edwards retained his IBF flyweight title with a win over Andres Campos today in London, and made a clear call-out to Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez for a potential uni...2023
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• Sunny Edwards vs. Andres Campos Press Conference
IBF flyweight champion Sunny Edwards (19-0, 4 KOs) and Chilean Andres Campos (15-0, 4 KOs) met once again today at a press conference ahead of their title fight on June 10. Both men made clear their dislike of each other and were confident of securing victory. For Edwards, it will be his fourth defense of a title he won against Moruti Mthalane in 2021. It is also his first fight since being added ...2023
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• Edwards vs Campos leads June 10 DAZN tripleheader
Sunny Edwards fights Andres Campos in London | https://twitter.com/MatchroomBoxing/status/1651254877895417856 Nina Hughes and Cherneka Johnson will defend their titles against Shannon Courtenay and Ellie Scotney, respectively It turns out that Josh Warrington will not, in fact, return to action on June 10th in London. Matchroom Boxing announced today that Sunny Edwards vs Andres Campos wil...2023
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• Nonito Donaire falls to Riku Masuda in Japan

Nonito Donaire (43-10, 28 KOs) lost via eighth round technical knockout to Riku Masuda (10-1, 9 KOs). The official time of stoppage for their 10-round bantamweight clash was 1:12. Their bout was an eliminator for the WBA bantamweight world title. That strap is currently held by Seiya Tsutsumi. Donaire-Masuda headlined a Teiken Promotions card at the Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium (Yokohama Buntai) in...2026
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• Sandoval shocks Teraji, upset win for WBC and WBA titles

Ricardo Sandoval scored a big upset over Kenshiro Teraji Ricardo Sandoval scored a big upset over Kenshiro Teraji to win two flyweight titles. Ricardo Sandoval waited a long time to get his first world title shot, and he made it count, scoring a stunning upset win over Kenshiro Teraji in Yokohama, Japan, to win the WBC and WBA flyweight titles. The result will be debated, as Sandoval (27-2...2025
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• Teraji vs Sandoval: Live updates and results, 5:50 am ET

Kenshiro Teraji faces Ricardo Sandoval in Yokohama | WBC Kenshiro Teraji vs Ricardo Sandoval headlines a world title triple-header from Yokohama! Join us! Kenshiro Teraji returns to defend his pair of flyweight titles today in Yokohama, Japan, facing Ricardo Sandoval in the main event of a world title triple-header. Also on the card, we’ll see Antonio Vargas defend the WBA bantamweight tit...2025
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• Kambosos vs Wyllie: Live updates and results, 4 am ET

George Kambosos Jr returns to face Jake Wyllie | Matchroom Boxing George Kambosos Jr returns to face Jake Wyllie in Australia! Join us for live updates! George Kambosos Jr will make his move up to the 140 lb division today in Australia, returning to face late substitute opponent Jake Wyllie in a main event on DAZN. Kambosos hasn’t fought since his loss to Vasiliy Lomachenko 10 months ago i...2025
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• Nakatani vs Cuellar: Live updates and results, 3 am ET

Junto Nakatani defends against David Cuellar today in Japan Junto Nakatani defends against David Cuellar today in Japan! Join us for live updates! Junto Nakatani returns today in Tokyo to defend his WBC bantamweight title against David Cuellar in the main event of a three-fight bill. The fights will stream live on ESPN+ starting from 3 am ET. The show also features a WBA bantamweight title...2025
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• Seiya Tsutsumi Outworks Takuma Inoue To Lift WBA Bantamweight Title In Fight of the Year Contender

less challenger Seiya Tsutsumi fought back tears as he let out a yell after the biggest win of his career. A fantastic performance was produced by the first time title challenger during his WBA title lifting effort over Takuma Inoue. Their Fight of the Year contender saw Tsutsumi prevail by scores of 114-113, 115-112 and […] The post Seiya Tsutsumi Outworks Takuma Inoue To Lift WBA Bantamwei...2024
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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 Tsutsumi: Live updates and results, 4 am ET

Takuma Inoue vs Seiya Tsutsumi tops a card with four world title fights from Tokyo. Takuma Inoue will defend his WBA bantamweight title against Seiya Tsutsumi in the main event of a Tokyo card that features four world title fights. Along with the main event, we’ll also see Shokichi Iwata and Jairo Noriega fight for the vacant WBO title at 108 lbs; and a pair of flyweight title fights: Seigo Yuri A...2024
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• KNOCKOUT! Naoya Inoue comes off canvas to brutalize Luis Nery

Naoya Inoue got dropped, but dominated otherwise against Luis Nery | Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images Naoya Inoue got dropped, but dominated otherwise against Luis Nery. Naoya Inoue found himself on the canvas for the first time in his pro career against Luis Nery, but stormed back to dominate in what wound up being business as usual. Inoue was down in round one, but returned the ...2024
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• Boxing results: Takuma Inoue Shocks Ancajas with 9th Round Body Shot Knockout
Takuma Inoue (19-1, 5 KOs), not known for his power, retained his WBA bantamweight belt ... read more Boxing results: Takuma Inoue Shocks Ancajas with 9th Round Body Shot Knockout @ Boxing News 24...2024
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• Jesse Rodriguez signs “long-term” contract extension with Matchroom Boxing, next fight announced
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• Former Champ Luján Suffers Stroke
Former Panamanian WBA bantamweight world champion Jorge Luján, 70, reportedly suffered a transient cerebrovascular accident and is hospitalized at the Ciudad de la Salud in Panama City. On November 19,… » The post Former Champ Luján Suffers Stroke appeared first on fightnews.com....2025
• Sandoval shocks Teraji, upset win for WBC and WBA titles
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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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• Sunny Edwards Retains IBF Title Via Unanimous Decision
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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
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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 Wins Unanimous Decision Over Liborio Solis, Claims WBA Bantamweight Title
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• BN Fight Stats: Takuma Inoue halts Jerwin Ancajas in round nine to successfully defend his WBA bantamweight belt
The post BN Fight Stats: Takuma Inoue halts Jerwin Ancajas in round nine to successfully defend his WBA bantamweight belt appeared first on Boxing News. Although not known for his punch power, Takuma Inoue takes a leaf out of his brother's book to stop Jerwin Ancajas in Tokyo, writes Elliot Worsell The post BN Fight Stats: Takuma Inoue halts Jerwin Ancajas in round nine to successfully defend his ...2024
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• Nakatani and Tanaka win world titles, Takuma Inoue retains with KO: Highlights
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• Takuma Inoue suffers injury, defense against Jerwin Ancajas postponed
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• Takuma Inoue stops Jerwin Ancajas in nine to defend bantamweight title
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• T. Inoue-Tsutsumi, Kenshiro-Rosales Anchor Oct. 13 Title Fight Quadrupleheader

Seven title fights are coming to Japan in a two-day span. The opening leg will see Takuma Inoue in the first defense of his WBA bantamweight title. He will face countryman Seiya Tsutsumi atop an Oct. 13 title fight quadrupleheader from Ariake Arena in Tokyo. The will air live on ESPN+ in the U.S. Inoue-Tsutsumi […] The post T. Inoue-Tsutsumi, Kenshiro-Rosales Anchor Oct. 13 Title Fight Quadr...2024
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• Antonio Vargas Recognized as WBA Bantamweight Champion; Tsutsumi Named Champion in Recess
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• Naoya Inoue vs Bam Rodriguez: Eddie Hearn says ‘let’s just make it happen’
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• Jesse Rodriguez signs “long-term” contract extension with Matchroom Boxing, next fight announced
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• Nonito Donaire falls to Riku Masuda in Japan
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• DAZN picks up July 30 Teraji vs Sandoval tripleheader

American and British viewers will have easy access to an excellent Japanese show next wek Those looking to catch next week’s title tripleheader in Yokohama are in luck, as DAZN announced that they’d picked up the U.S. and U.K. broadcast rights. Things kick off 5:45 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday the 30th. Kenshiro Teraji (25-1, 16 KO), pound-for-pound stalwart and one of the most consistently entertain...2025
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• Nakatani vs Cuellar: Live updates and results, 3 am ET
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• Tsutsumi upsets Inoue, Teraji wins another world title, more results
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• Inoue vs Tsutsumi: Live updates and results, 4 am ET
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• Boxing schedule for Oct. 13-19
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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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• DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT INKS PROMOTIONAL AGREEMENT WITH WBA WORLD CHAMPION, AND INSPIRATIONAL FIGHTING MOM, NINA HUGHES – DiBella Entertainment
DiBella Entertainment has expanded its impressive stable of female bantamweights with the signing of undefeated WBA Bantamweight World Champion Nina Hughes. Hughes, who hails from Billericay, Essex, England, was the fastest ever British professional boxer to win a world title when she captured the WBA strap in just her fifth fight. In November 2022, at 40 years old, …The post DIBELLA ENTERTA...2024
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• Dina Thorslund Unifies Titles With Win Over Yuliahn Luna
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• Sunny Edwards vs. Andres Campos Official For June 10 On DAZN
IBF flyweight champion Sunny Edwards (19-0) returns to action on June 10 to defend his title against undefeated contender Andres Campos (15-0) live on DAZN. Edwards recently signed with Matchroom Boxing and desired a unification fight against Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez. However, that won’t happen anytime soon as ‘Bam’ is recovering from a broken jaw he suffered in his last fight. Instead, Edwards faces...2023
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