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• Takei injured, pulled from Jan. 24 Inoue vs Goodman show

Photo by YUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP via Getty Images WBO bantamweight champion Yoshiki Takei is out for a few months after suffering a cartilage tear in his right shoulder Shortly after a cut to Sam Goodman forced Naoya Inoue to delay their undisputed title fight from December 24th to January 24th, WBO bantamweight champion Yoshiki Takei, slated to face undefeated Thai Yuttapong Tongdee, held a p...2024
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• Sam Goodman suffers cut in training, Naoya Inoue fight likely to be postponed

Sam Goodman was injured training for his fight with Naoya Inoue | Photo by Matt King/Getty Images Sam Goodman was injured training for his fight with Naoya Inoue, and probably won’t fight on Dec. 24. Ben Damon of FOX Sports Australia had this on X, including a photo of the cut: Disaster. Sam Goodman has been cut over the eye in his final spar before the undisputed fight with Naoya Inoue...2024
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• Rather than retiring, Daigo Higa lobbies for Yoshiki Takei title rematch
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• Yuttapong Tongdee Set to Challenge Yoshiki Takei for WBO Bantamweight belt

Thailand’s Yuttapong Tongdee (15-0, 9 KOs) is set to take a major step in his career as he faces Yoshiki Takei (10-0, 9 KOs), for the WBO bantamweight title on December 24 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo. Tongdee brings a rich background in amateur boxing, having represented Thailand internationally and achieving notable wins. Among his […] The post Yuttapong Tongdee Set to Challenge Yoshiki Takei ...2024
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• Naoya Inoue Next Fight: Date Set, Opponent Confirmed Despite Recent Objection

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (28-0, 25 KOs) will return to action for his next fight on December 24. “Monster” will face the undefeated Australian Sam Goodman (19-0, 8 KOs) at the Ariake Arena, Tokyo. The Japanese superstar will aim to close out the year in true “Monster” style. In the co-feature, Yoshiki Takei (10-0, 8 KOs) will take on an opponent ye...2024
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• Inoue vs Goodman official for Dec. 24 in Tokyo

Yoshiki Takei and Jin Sasaki see action as well 2024 will officially be Naoya Inoue’s first three-fight year since 2017, as Top Rank announced that he’ll face IBF mandatory challenger Sam Goodman on December 24th at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena. Inoue (28-0, 25 KO) opened the year by getting off the canvas to flatten Luis Nery, satisfying Japan’s long-held grudge against the former bantamweight titlist. R...2024
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• Takei injured, pulled from Jan. 24 Inoue vs Goodman show
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• Naoya Inoue Remains Undisputed After Bizarre Stoppage

The ending was anticlimactic, but Naoya Inoue (28-0, 25 KOs) remains the undisputed super bantamweight champion with a seventh-round technical knockout win over TJ Doheny (26-5, 20 KOs). The time of stoppage was 0:16. With the win, Inoue defends his undisputed status at 122 lbs for a second time. A stoppage win against Marlon Tapales in December last year allowed him to be crowned undisputed champ...2024
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• Naoya Inoue Remains Undisputed After Bizarre Stoppage

The ending was anticlimactic, but Naoya Inoue (28-0, 25 KOs) remains the undisputed super bantamweight champion with a seventh round technical knockout win over TJ Doheny (26-5, 20 KOs). The time of stoppage was 0:16. With the win, Inoue defends his undisputed status at 122 lbs for a second time. A stoppage win against Marlon Tapales in December last year allowed him to be crowned as undisputed ch...2024
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• Inoue stops Doheny in seven to retain undisputed crown: Highlights

Naoya Inoue retained his championship against TJ Doheny | Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images Naoya Inoue retained his championship against TJ Doheny. Naoya Inoue retained his undisputed super bantamweight championship with a seventh round TKO win over TJ Doheny in a fight that had an anticlimactic ending and a little bit of interesting boxing beforehand. Inoue (28-0, 25 KO) does get...2024
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Sep. 3-7

Naoya Inoue and TJ Doheny meet on Tuesday, plus more! | YUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP via Getty Images Naoya Inoue and TJ Doheny meet on Tuesday, plus more! Tuesday, Sep. 3 ESPN+, 5:45 am ET, Naoya Inoue vs TJ Doheny. The Monster returns! Future hall-of-famer and living legend of the sport Naoya Inoue brings his latest pile of undisputed belts to face TJ Doheny – a tough, rugged, honest fighter, b...2024
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• Naoya Inoue Destroys Stephen Fulton In Eight

Stephen Fulton Jr. (21-1, 8 KOs) and Naoya Inoue (25-0, 22 KOs) finally clashed at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The bout was for Fulton’s WBC and WBO super bantamweight titles. Inoue outboxed and dropped Fulton twice before the fight was called off with a 1:14 left in the contest. THE HYPE IS REAL!!!@NaoyaInoue_410 x #FultonInoue pic.twitter.com/P1aVMYlbp9 — Top Rank Boxing (@trb...2023
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• Stephen Fulton Jr. And Naoya Inoue Make Weight, Ready To Clash

Stephen Fulton Jr. (21-0, 8 KOs) and Naoya Inoue (24-0, 21 KOs) faced off for a final time before their super bantamweight title fight on July 25. The bout will take place at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Fulton’s WBC and WBO titles will be on the line. For Inoue, it will be his first time fighting at this weight, having previously fought at light flyweight, super flyweight, and bantamwe...2023
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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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"com/WbNmQUteSw— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) July 25, 2023 Yoshiki Takei KO-3 Ronnie Baldonado (1:08): Pretty simple win for the 27-year-old bantamweight Takei, who goes to 7-0 (7 KO) with the body shot stoppage."

• Sam Goodman suffers cut in training, Naoya Inoue fight likely to be postponed
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• RANKINGS: Terence Crawford at 154, heavyweights, more

Terence Crawford is back in the rankings, now at 154 lbs | Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images Terence Crawford is now installed at 154 lbs, plus heavyweight adjustments and more. Next update will come on Monday, August 19. Ranked fights this period: Super Middleweight: (3) Christian Mbilli vs (4) Sergiy Derevyanchenko, Aug. 17 Super Middleweight: (10) Oselys Iglesias v...2024
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• Inoue vs Doheny official for Sept. 3 in Tokyo

Yoshiki Takei vs Daigo Higa and Ismael Barroso vs Andy Hiraoka are also on tap Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue is officially set to meet TJ Doheny atop a September 3rd title tripleheader at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena. It’s worth noting that the announcement claims Inoue (27-0, 24 KO) will defend all four of his titles, meaning the WBA has not acted on its outstanding order that Inoue ...2024
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• Naoya Inoue Defeats Luis Nery in Six in Tokyo, Japan

Demolition at The Dome: Naoya Inoue Pummels Luis Nery in Six Yoshiki Takei Dethrones Jason Moloney in Co-Feature CLICK HERE for Photos (Courtesy: Naoki Fukuda) TOKYO (May 6, 2024) —It had been more than 34 years since the Tokyo Dome hosted a boxing event. Naoya “Monster” Inoue (27-0, 24 KOs), boxing’s pound-for-pound king, made it worth the wait. Inoue […]...2024
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• Naoya Inoue vs. Luis Nery: Five Things We Learnt From Tokyo Dome Card

Naoya Inoue (27-0, 24 KOs) continued to assert his dominance in the super bantamweight division with a stoppage of Luis Nery (35-2, 27 KOs) on Monday. Inoue got the technical knockout at 1:22 of round six. With the victory, he remains the undisputed champion of the division. The two fighters met in the headliner of an event at the Tokyo Dome. Fight fans in the United States caught the action live ...2024
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• Naoya Inoue greatness, Canelo, Yoshiki Takei and more: Weekend recap

Naoya Inoue is anything but “overrated,” as Luis Nery claimed | Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images Naoya Inoue is anything but “overrated,” as Luis Nery claimed, plus Canelo’s dominance, rising stars, and returns. It was as if Luis Nery’s first-round knockdown of Naoya Inoue poked the Monster. Inoue touched the canvas for the first time as a professional on Monday evening in Tokyo, ...2024
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• Inoue stops Doheny in seven to retain undisputed crown: Highlights
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• Yoshiki Takei defeats Daigo Higa on points
The post Yoshiki Takei defeats Daigo Higa on points appeared first on Boxing News. And still WBO bantamweight champion in Inoue co-main The post Yoshiki Takei defeats Daigo Higa on points appeared first on Boxing News....2024
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• Inoue vs Doheny: Live updates and results, 5:45 am ET

Naoya Inoue vs TJ Doheny headlines today in Tokyo | Photo by KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images Naoya Inoue vs TJ Doheny headlines today in Tokyo. Naoya Inoue returns today to defend his undisputed super bantamweight championship, taking on TJ Doheny in the main event from Tokyo. ESPN+ will stream the show live in the United States, with a two-fight broadcast starting at 5:45 am ET. Up fir...2024
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• Naoya Inoue Issues Stark Warning to TJ Doheny and Boxing World

On September 3, undisputed super bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue (27-0, 24 KOs) will defend his titles against the Australian-based Irishman TJ Doheny (26-4, 20 KOs) at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The entire card will be shown on ESPN+ for those in the United States and Sky Sports for those in the UK. Ahead of his latest defence, Inoue has sent a stark warning to his opponent and the...2024
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• Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card

Pound-for-pound great Naoya Inoue (27-0, 24 KOs) will defend his super bantamweight world titles against the Australian-based Irishman TJ Doheny (26-4, 20 KOs) at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The bout will be shown on ESPN+ for those in the United States and Sky Sports for those in the UK. The “Monster” was last seen in the ring in May this year, when he defeated Luis Nery by six...2024
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• Next Opponent for Naoya ‘The Monster’ Inoue Revealed

On Tuesday, September 3, pound-for-pound great Naoya Inoue (27-0, 24 KOs) returns for his next fight against TJ Doheny (26-4, 20 KOs). The impressive card will be promoted by Top Rank Boxing – and take place at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, with “The Monster” defending his undisputed super bantamweight world championship. Naoya Inoue Next Fight Confirmed vs. TJ Doheny Bob Arum React...2024
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• Title Fights From Around the World: Ryosuke Nishida Becomes Champ, Evelin Bermúdez Retains

Today, boxing world title fights take place around the globe and are more accessible to watch than ever before. Sometimes, championship bouts do not receive as much attention and go underreported. Big Fight Weekend commits to writing about boxing news, previews, and recaps. As such, the site now has a recurring segment on championship bouts – from around the world from the past week. The focus of ...2024
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• Boxing results: Undercard round-up from Las Vegas and Tokyo
Boxing Results round-up – Japanese former kickboxing world champion Yoshiki Takei earned boxing hardware in just his ninth pro fight, using his length and tricky southpaw style to topple WBO Bantamweight World Champion Jason Moloney (27-3. 19 KOs) via unanimous decision. Takei (9-0, 8 KOs) prevailed by scores of 116-111 2x and 117-110. Moloney had… Boxing results: Undercard round-...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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• Yoshiki Takei outpoints Jason Moloney, wins WBO bantamweight title

Former kickboxing champion Yoshiki Takei utilized his long reach, unorthodox southpaw style and a lot of guts to outpoint battle-tested Jason Moloney and win his first major world boxing title in his ninth pro bout on the Inoue-Nery undercard on Monday at the Tokyo Dome. The 27-year-old Tokyo native had to survive a furious rally […] The post Yoshiki Takei outpoints Jason Moloney, wins WBO b...2024
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• Sam Goodman suffers cut in training, Naoya Inoue fight likely to be postponed
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• Naoya Inoue Remains Undisputed After Bizarre Stoppage
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• Inoue stops Doheny in seven to retain undisputed crown: Highlights
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• Naoya Inoue Issues Stark Warning to TJ Doheny and Boxing World
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• Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card
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• RANKINGS: Terence Crawford at 154, heavyweights, more
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• Nakatani signs co-promotional deal with Top Rank

Junto Nakatani is 2-0 with two knockouts in 2024 After putting on a number of impressive performances on ESPN+, WBC bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani has officially joined forces with Top Rank, who will promote him alongside Teiken. Nakatani (28-0, 21 KO) claimed his third world title and established himself as a pound-for-pound threat by demolishing Alexandro Santiago in February, then followe...2024
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• RANKINGS: Boots Ennis, Shakur, Fernando Martinez, more

Jaron “Boots” Ennis is the clear top man at 147 | Melina Pizano/Matchroom Jaron “Boots” Ennis is the clear top man at 147, plus more. Next update will come on Monday, August 5. Ranked fights this period: Heavyweight: (8) Jared Anderson vs (10) Martin Bakole, Aug. 3 Light Heavyweight: (10) Radivoje Kalajdzic vs David Morrell, Aug. 3 Super Lightweight: (7) Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs Jose Va...2024
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• Naoya Inoue Overcomes Knockdown to Stop Luis Nery

Naoya Inoue (27-0, 24 KOs) overcame an opening round knockdown to stop Luis Nery (35-2, 27 KOs) in six. The two fighters met in the main event of a card at the Tokyo Dome. Fight fans in the United States were able to catch the action live on ESPN+, while those in the United Kingdom and Ireland could do so on Sky Sports. With the win, Inoue made the first defence of his undisputed status at super b...2024
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• Highlights: Inoue knocks out Fulton to become four-division champion
Naoya Inoue dominated Stephen Fulton to win world titles in yet another division | ESPN+/Lemino Naoya Inoue dominated Stephen Fulton to win world titles in yet another division. Naoya Inoue dominated and stopped Stephen Fulton Jr to win the WBC and WBO junior featherweight titles, becoming a four-division world champion. Inoue (25-0, 22 KO) put Fulton away at 1:14 of the eighth round, endi...2023
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• Naoya Inoue knocks out Marlon Tapales to go undisputed at 122

Naoya Inoue is now a two-time undisputed champion | Photo by KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images Naoya Inoue is now a two-time undisputed champion. Naoya Inoue became a two-division undisputed champion in Tokyo, knocking out a game Marlon Tapales in the 10th round of their 122 lb championship unification. Inoue (26-0, 23 KO) picked up the WBC and WBO titles from Tapales (37-4, 19 KO), addin...2023
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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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• Sam Goodman suffers cut in training, Naoya Inoue fight likely to be postponed
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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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• Jason Moloney heads to Japan to take on Yoshiki Takei in Inoue-Nery undercard

WBC bantamweight titleholder Jason Moloney (27-2, 19KOs) will need to wait a little while longer to defend his belt on home soil after accepting a voluntary title defense against Yoshiki Takei (8-0, 8KOs) in Japan. The bout will take place at the Tokyo Dome on May 6 on the undercard of the undisputed junior featherweight […] The post Jason Moloney heads to Japan to take on Yoshiki Takei in I...2024
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• How to watch Fulton vs Inoue around the world
Here’s how you can watch Fulton vs Inoue live in the U.S. and elsewhere | Photo by KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images Here’s how you can watch Fulton vs Inoue live in the U.S. and elsewhere. Naoya Inoue will be back in the ring on Tuesday, July 25, moving up to the 122 lb division to face WBC and WBO titleholder Stephen Fulton Jr, as Inoue seeks to become Here’s how you can watch the figh...2023
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• Sam Goodman suffers cut in training, Naoya Inoue fight likely to be postponed
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• Yoshiki Takei vs Daigo Higa full fight Video – 2024

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• Inoue vs Doheny: Live updates and results, 5:45 am ET
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• Yoshiki Takei Vows To Knock Higa Out: ‘Sorry Daigo, But It’s Coming Tuesday’

Yoshiki Takei enjoyed his title win in every way but one. The absence of a knockout left the reigning WBO bantamweight titleholder just shy of fully content. The unbeaten Yokohama native hopes to resume that run, even against longtime friend and former flyweight titlist Daigo Higa. Their scheduled 12-round bout takes place Tuesday at Ariake […] The post Yoshiki Takei Vows To Knock Higa Out: ...2024
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Sep. 3-7
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• Naoya Inoue Issues Stark Warning to TJ Doheny and Boxing World
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• RANKINGS: Terence Crawford at 154, heavyweights, more
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• Nakatani to face mandatory challenger Astrolabio on July 20

Vincent Astrolabio knocked out Nawaphon Kaikanha in a WBC final eliminator last July Viva Promotions announced today that WBC bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani will meet mandatory challenger Vincent Astrolabio on July 20th at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena. Nakatani (27-0, 20 KO) conquered his third weight class this past February by torching the tough-as-nails Alexandro Santiago, cementing his place as ...2024
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• Naoya Inoue greatness, Canelo, Yoshiki Takei and more: Weekend recap
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• RANKINGS: Naoya Inoue and Canelo hold firm in top spots, more

Naoya Inoue and Canelo Alvarez took care of business this week | Yuichi Yamazaki/AFP via Getty Images and Christian Petersen/Getty Images Naoya Inoue and Canelo Alvarez took care of business this week, and hold their top spots. The next update will come next Monday, May 20, and it’ll be a big one. Ranked fights this week: Heavyweight: (1) Oleksandr Usyk vs (2) Tyson Fury, May 18 Heavywe...2024
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