Masanori Rikiishi: record, next fight and profile →
Eduardo “Sugar” Nunez picked up the IBF junior lightweight title with a dominant 12-round points win over Masanori Rikiishi at the BUNTAI in Yokohama, Japan. The scores were 115-113, 116-112 and 117-111
David Greisman breaks down the most interesting fights on TV this week.
Masanori Rikiishi has a tough task on his hands this Wednesday in Yokohama, Japan, writes Tom Ivers.
Eddie Hearn previews Núñez vs. Rikiishi for the IBF junior-lightweight title, breaking down the stakes, strategy, and Matchroom’s future prospects.
David Greisman breaks down what you need to know about the upcoming Eduardo Nunez-Masanori Rikiishi fight.
Eduardo “Sugar” Nunez and Masanori Rikiishi were both inside the 130lb limit at today’s official weigh-in.
Yoshiki Takei has a new date for his WBO bantamweight title defense, in a doubleheader also featuring Eduardo Nuñez
The previous titleholder, Anthony Cacace, recently announced on social media that he was dropping the belt to pursue other options.
German heavyweight Agit Kabayel (24-0) has relinquished the EBU title. As to why, well, Kabayel and his promoter SES likely have bigger fights in sight following the impressive and on paper surprising win over Arslanbek Makhmudov December 23 in Riyadh.