All posts tagged "naoya inoue"
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Hideki Matsuyama Exits Tourney with Neck Pain
A year ago, Hideki Matsuyama also pulled out of a tournament just weeks before the start of the Masters when he...
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/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Naoya Inoue Puts Reputation on the Line in Latest Title Quest
Facing American WBC and WBO champion Stephen Fulton in his first bout as a super bantamweight presents challenges and intrigue for...
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/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] J.League Gears Up for 31st Season
Parity has been one of the defining trademarks of the J.League since its inception in 1993, with seven teams winning two...
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Boxing
/ 1 year agoNaoya Inoue, Tyson Fury Selected as WBC's 2022 Fighters of the Year
With two title defenses apiece in 2022, Naoya Inoue and Tyson Fury thrived in the global spotlight, positioning themselves for high-profile...
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/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Equinox is the Japan Racing Association's 2022 Horse of the Year
Equinox, a 3-year-old colt, galloped to victories in the Tenno Sho (Autumn) and Arima Kinen, securing the top individual honor for...
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/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] 2022's Defining Sports Highlights for Japan
A trio of Beijing Olympic gold medals, Roki Sasaki's perfect game and boxer Naoya Inoue's success were among 2022's defining sports...
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News
/ 1 year ago2022's Top 20 Sports Stories on JAPAN Forward: Numbers 5-1
Thank you for following JAPAN Forward and our dedicated sports site, SportsLook. Let's look back at the five favorites of 2022's...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Rui Hachimura's Days with Wizards Appear Numbered
Washington's Rui Hachimura has missed 46% of his team's games in four NBA seasons. Repeated absences have cast a shadow over...
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News
/ 1 year ago2022's Top 20 Sports Stories on JAPAN Forward: Numbers 15-11
Thank you for following JAPAN Forward and our dedicated sports site, SportsLook, this year. Let's look back at part two of...
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Boxing
/ 1 year agoNaoya Inoue Becomes the Undisputed Bantamweight World Champion
Unbeaten Naoya Inoue overpowers Paul Butler with a flurry of punches in the 11th round, earning his 21st knockout victory and...
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Boxing
/ 1 year agoWhy Paul Butler Will Win the Undisputed Bantamweight Title Fight
Paul Butler will cause a seismic upset when he beats Naoya "Monster" Inoue to become the undisputed bantamweight champion.
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Boxing
/ 1 year agoWhy Naoya Inoue Will Win the Undisputed Bantamweight Title Fight
Facing Paul Butler in this high-profile bout, Naoya Inoue will confirm again that he's the world's No. 1 fighter in the...