All posts tagged "Junto Nakatani"
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Features
/ 3 weeks ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Tributes to Kevin Braswell as Basketball World Mourns His Passing
Utsunomiya Brex head coach Kevin Braswell died on February 24, several weeks after having heart surgery. The 46-year-old coach commanded respect...
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Boxing
/ 4 weeks agoJunto Nakatani Defends Title with 3rd-Round KO of David Cuellar
Unbeaten WBC bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani dropped his Mexican opponent to the canvas twice in the third round, utilizing an impressive...
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/ 1 month ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] MLB Spotlight: Imanaga, Yamamoto to Start in the Season Opener in Tokyo
The 2025 MLB season commences with the Tokyo Series on March 18-19, putting the spotlight on the Chicago Cubs and the...
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Boxing
/ 1 month agoDavid Cuellar Takes on Huge Challenge Against Junto Nakatani
Young in age, but with almost eight years in pro boxing, David Cuellar, 23, looks to be an interesting foe for...
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Features
/ 1 month ago[ODDS and EVENS] Participation in Sports Provides a Purpose
In sailing, soccer, baseball, boxing and other sports, competitions motivate the participants as they test their skills against the opposition.
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/ 5 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Toru Oniki Leaving Kawasaki Frontale at the End of the Season
Ultra-successful manager Toru Oniki, winner of a J.League record four titles as Frontale boss, is stepping down in December after eight...
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Boxing
/ 5 months agoJunto Nakatani Puts on Monday Masterclass in Latest Title Defense
In making the second defense of his bantamweight world title, Junto Nakatani once again showed the watching world he is one...
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Features
/ 7 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Sanfrecce Hiroshima Staying in the Title Hunt
Fueled by five consecutive victories and the J.League's most effective offense, Sanfrecce Hiroshima are positioned to contend for the title this...
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Boxing
/ 8 months agoJunto Nakatani Delivers a Swift KO in WBC Title Defense
Making the first defense of his bantamweight world title, Junto Nakatani underlined his status as one of boxing's best in Tokyo...
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Boxing
/ 10 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Japanese Boxing is Achieving Big Success on a Global Scale
Led by Naoya Inoue, fellow four-division champ Kazuto Ioka and rising star Junto Nakatani, this is a golden era for Japanese...
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/ 10 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Munetaka Murakami Achieves a Big Career Milestone
Swallows slugger Munetaka Murakami belted his 200th career home run on May 15, becoming the youngest player in NPB history (24...
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Boxing
/ 1 year agoANALYSIS | Three of Japan's Best Boxers Showcased in a Triple World Title Delight
An important fight card took place in Tokyo on February 24, and three Japanese boxers enhanced their reputations in front of...
