Naoya Inoue

Casimero: I Know Inoue Is Scared Of Me, Like Donaire; Would Go To Japan To Fight Him

John Riel Casimero would welcome an opportunity to challenge Naoya Inoue in Inoue’s home country of Japan. The WBO bantamweight champion senses, though, that Inoue doesn’t want to face him in what would be an intriguing 118-pound title unification fi...

Even on a Loss, Pacquiao Exits as One of Century's Best

By Lyle Fitzsimmons - Sports arguments. They're the topic of a million bar bets and the fodder for just as many afternoon drive-time radio shows. LeBron or Jordan. Brady or Manning. Gretzky or Orr. And so on. Turns out boxing is no different. The int...

Nikolai Potapov Stays Busy, Wants To Land Naoya Inoue Title Fight

WBO #3, IBF #7, WBC #14 bantamweight Nikolai Potapov continued his “Hunt for The Monster” on Sunday morning (June 27) by scoring an eight-round unanimous decision over Tanzania's Oscar Richard.

Inoue Predicts Donaire Would Beat Casimero "In Dramatic Style"

Two weeks ago, Naoya Inoue’s one-sided knockout win over Michael Dasmarinas came in the presence of two divisional rivals he’d love nothing more than to face in the immediate future.

Donaire is Driven, Motivated To Fight His Way To Rematch With Inoue

Nonito Donaire isn’t merely viewing John Riel Casimero as his chance to unfiy, but rather a next step on the road to bantamweight supremacy. As previously reported by BoxingScene.com, the WBC/WBO bantamweight title between the pair of hard-hitting Fi...

Inoue: I Can Wait Out Casimero-Donaire And Then Face The Winner

Naoya Inoue never underestimates any of his opponents, though he admits to finding additional inspiration upon scanning the crowd ahead of his most recent performance.

Inoue-Dasmarinas ESPN Main Event Drew Average Audience Of 818,000

“The Monster” drew a sizable audience to ESPN on Saturday night. According to statistics Nielsen Media Research revealed Tuesday, Naoya Inoue’s brief fight on ESPN drew an average audience of 818,000. The Japanese star knocked down Michael Dasmarinas...

Video: Naoya inoue Discusses Recent Knockout Win, Future Plans

Naoya Inoue Video Interview - Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Las Vegas - WBA, IBF bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (21-0, 18 KOs) destroyed mandatory challenger Michael Dasmarinas (30-3-1, 20 KOs) in three rounds.

Casimero: I Will Do Everything I Can To Beat Donaire; After That I Will Take Care Of Inoue

More than a year after being scheduled to fight him in this town, John Riel Casimero had the chance to see Naoya Inoue live in action in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, Casimero’s role was limited to that of spectator rather than participant.

Naoya Inoue: To Face Donaire vs. Casimero Winner Makes Me Smile

"The Monster" Naoya Inoue did it again, knocking out IBF mandatory challenger Michael Dasmarinas in the third round with a left hook to the liver to retain his WBA and IBF bantamweight world titles at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.

Naoya Inoue Destroys Michael Dasmarinas in Three Rounds

Naoya Inoue made up for a late start to his fight by providing a quick ending and an exciting finish. The three-division and reigning WBA/IBF bantamweight titlist offered the latest example of why many hail him as among the very best fighters in the...

Inoue: Will Feel Good To Have A Crowd Again, I Expect To Perform Even Better This Time

Naoya Inoue was merely a spectator for Shakur Stevenson’s win this past Saturday, though couldn’t help but envision how his own fight will look in this very venue just seven days later.

Inoue: When Time Comes, I'll Remind Casimero In Ring Of Everything He Had To Say About Me

By Jake Donovan - It takes a lot for the humble yet confident Naoya Inoue to break character. The level of trash talk that has come from fellow three-division and reigning bantamweight titlist John Riel Casimero has yet to do the trick. Instead, Inou...

Inoue-Dasmarinas: Referee, Judges Named For Bantamweight Title Fight In Las Vegas

Naoya Inoue’s return to Las Vegas will feature two of the three judges who worked his previous fight. Tim Cheatham (Nevada) and Patricia Morse Jarman (Nevada) are once again assigned to a bantamweight title fight featuring Yokohama, Japan’s Inoue (20...

Photos: Naoya Inoue, Michael Dasmarinas - Ready For Title Clash

Naoya Inoue, Michael Dasmarinas Weights Photos Gallery - Naoya "Monster" Inoue is a man of few words, but his devastating knockouts, climb up the pound-for-pound rankings and cult hero status among combat sports fans have elevated the Japanese prodig...