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Exclusive chat with Naoya Inoue: On 'super-fights,' Canelo and next

Lance Pugmire speaks exclusively with pound-for-pound star Naoya Inoue.

Bob Arum: Murodjon Akhmadaliev would cost himself by forcing Naoya Inoue to vacate

Naoya Inoue’s co-promoter says that Murodjon Akhmadaliev would be cutting off his nose to spite his face if he forces his mandatory shot at the undisputed junior featherweight champion now instead of waiting a little longer.

Naoya Inoue brings a gift: Christmas Eve fight vs Sam Goodman

Unbeaten four-division champion Naoya Inoue will meet Australia’s IBF junior featherweight mandatory challenger Sam Goodman on an ESPN+ card at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Christmas Eve.

Murodjon Akhmadaliev turning up the legal heat on Naoya Inoue

Former two-belt champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev’s legal team is positioning for a battle as an October 29 IBF purse-bid process looms over the next fight for Japan’s undisputed super-bantamweight and four-division champion, Naoya Inoue.

Bidding war coming for the next fight of Naoya Inoue?

Open bidding for the next bout of “The Monster?” The IBF on Tuesday ordered an October 29 purse bid for undisputed super-bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue’s mandatory defense against Australia’s Sam Goodman, with the sanctioning body reporting “an ag...

The next generation: The 10 best fighters aged 25 and under

Texas’ Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez is considered one of the rising stars of his generation. The undefeated WBC junior bantamweight champion is one of 10 fighters below the age of 25 with the potential for greatness due to their exceptional qualities.

Sam Goodman on wanting Naoya Inoue, running his own race and walking his dog

Sam Goodman sits on his sofa. Marvin, his chocolate-tan English bulldog named after Marvelous Marvin Hagler, lies alongside him, snoring softly, as Goodman talks about the damage he sustained to his hand in his last fight, and the dreams he has ahead...

Sam Goodman eyes swift return from hand therapy

Australia’s leading junior-featherweight contender Sam Goodman is hoping for one more fight this year – providing the hands he injured last month against “Rock Man” Worawut have sufficiently healed

Naoya Inoue picking TJ Doheny may be 'a step back,' but not an affront

Naoya Inoue isn’t pleasing everyone by taking a showcase fight against TJ Doheny on Sept. 3 in Tokyo, but the undisputed junior featherweight champion hasn’t committed a mortal sin.

Victorious Sam Goodman ready to bide his time for Naoya Inoue

Sam Goodman maintained his unbeaten record and stayed on course for a showdown with Naoya Inoue following a tough 12-round battle with Thailand’s Thactana Luangphon, who also goes by the name Chainoi “Rock Man” Worawut

Sam Goodman breaks hand but wins to stay on track for Naoya Inoue

Sam Goodman improved to 19-0 (8 KOs) with a hard-fought unanimous decision win over Thailand’s tough Thactana “Rock man” Worawut, who lost for the first time and is now 25-1-1 (15 KOs).

Sam Goodman risking Naoya Inoue opportunity against Thachtana Luangphon

Australian junior featherweight contender Sam Goodman cannot afford to slip up when he takes on unbeaten Thai Thachtana Luangphon at the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong on Wednesday.

Sam Goodman and Liam Wilson make weight ahead of must-win contests

Australia’s Sam Goodman, the leading contender to Naoya Inoue at junior bantamweight according to the IBF and WBO, has made weight ahead of his 12-rounder with Thailand’s Thachtana Luangphon on Wednesday (July 10).

TV Picks of the Week: Jaron “Boots” Ennis vs. David Avanesyan

Pick It: Jaron “Boots” Ennis vs. David Avanesyan When to Watch: Saturday, July 13 How to watch: DAZN. The broadcast begins at 8 p.m. Eastern Time (1 a.m. BST) Why to Watch: If the two top welterweights of recent years are truly gone from the...

Naoya Inoue Has Eye on Bigger Prizes Than Mandatory Assignment

Naoya Inoue doesn’t feel obligated to adhere to a mandatory junior featherweight title assignment because he’s not long for the division, his American promoter Bob Arum told BoxingScene on Monday.