'Monster' knocks Michael Dasmariñas down three times in the first three rounds, and his devastating punching power proved too much for the challenger to handle.
The title match between the unbeaten Inoue and the Philippines’ Michael Dasmariñas will be held before a live audience in Las Vegas.
Inoue also gave a shoutout to medical workers battling COVID-19, saying, “I would like all of them to know that I participated in this event in...
The undefeated WBA and IBF bantamweight champion hasn't fought since defending his titles last October.
~~ As 2020 comes to a close, JAPAN Forward is highlighting notable sports team accomplishments and individual feats by Japanese teams and athletes, both here and...
It was only fitting that Naoya Inoue was fighting on Halloween night. After all, his nickname is “The Monster.” True to form, Inoue delivered...
After a year-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Naoya Inoue (27), unified bantamweight world champion holder of the WBA and IBF crowns, is...
The Rakuten Japan Open, a men’s ATP Tour event, was canceled in June, and the Hana-Cupid Japan Women’s Open was called off as well....
French jockey Christophe Lemaire rode Almond Eye to an impressive victory in the 15th Victoria Mile last Sunday at Tokyo Racecourse. The 5-year-old mare...
Unified WBA and IBF bantamweight world titleholder, Naoya Inoue, 26, has set his eyes on becoming the undisputed champion of all four of the major...
As 2019 comes to a close, we at JAPAN Forward are reflecting on the stories that moved Japan this year, and the stories our readers...
Author: Galileo Ferrari SAITAMA – Rising Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue (18-0, 16 KOs) and seasoned Filipino four-division world champion Nonito Donaire (40-5, 26 KOs) went...
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