In the world of boxing, fighters and fans often share a unique bond—excitement for the upcoming bouts can quickly turn into disappointment with unforeseen mishaps. The recent announcement regarding Sam Goodman’s withdrawal from his highly anticipated December 24th clash with Naoya Inoue serves as a poignant reminder of this fickle nature of the sport. Goodman
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In what was anticipated to be a captivating showdown, Sam Goodman faced an unexpected hurdle just ahead of his title challenge against the super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue, scheduled for December 24 in Tokyo, Japan. The injury—a deep cut above Goodman’s eye—was sustained during his final sparring session, leading to the inevitable postponement of the
As the holiday season approaches, boxing enthusiasts are in for a treat with two highly anticipated matchups taking place back-to-back in Tokyo, Japan. The unified super-bantamweight champion, Naoya Inoue, is set to defend his titles against IBF mandatory challenger Sam Goodman on December 24th. Just a week later, on December 31st, fans can look forward
In just a short span of time, Turki Alalshikh, a name once unfamiliar to boxing enthusiasts, has emerged as a formidable force in the sports industry, particularly within the realm of professional boxing. His rapid ascension coincides with a significant wave of investment and ambition coming from Saudi Arabia, aiming to reshape its sports landscape.
As the boxing world gears up for the festive season, one matchup stands out amidst the celebrations—Naoya Inoue, known colloquially as “The Monster,” is set to defend his impressive array of titles at 122 pounds against the unbeaten Sam Goodman. This highly anticipated clash will take place on December 24th under the chilling tagline “The
Nick Ball is steadily making waves in the boxing world. As one of the most electrifying fighters in the sport today, he is quickly gaining recognition, even if his tenure in the limelight has been relatively short. Tonight, Ball enters the ring in Liverpool for what he calls his ‘Homecoming’ fight against the experienced Ronny
In the competitive world of boxing, title reigns often come with a myriad of challenges and surprises. Murodjon Akhmadaliev, a former WBA super-bantamweight champion and the current WBA mandatory contender, is at the forefront of one such situation. Akhmadaliev’s focus is squarely on the reigning pound-for-pound king, Naoya Inoue, a Japanese powerhouse who holds all
As the boxing world eagerly anticipates the December 24th match in Tokyo, Japan, the spotlight will be cast on Naoya Inoue, the reigning undisputed super bantamweight champion. Set to defend his titles against the undefeated Sam Goodman, a matchup made official by reports, fans are left pondering the significance of this bout. While Inoue boasts
The landscape of boxing is constantly changing, with new talent emerging while established stars eventually retire. Commentator Tim Bradley recently expressed his concern that boxing will be “kind of dead” once Terence Crawford, Canelo Alvarez, and Naoya Inoue decide to hang up their gloves. However, is the sport truly doomed without these fighters, or could
Barry McGuigan, a former featherweight king, recently shared his admiration for Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue in his column for The Mirror. McGuigan commended Inoue’s remarkable achievements in the sport, highlighting the fact that the 31-year-old boxer has already secured world titles in four different weight classes. McGuigan went further to describe Inoue as potentially the
Japanese boxing sensation Naoya Inoue has been making waves in the sport, establishing himself as a pound-for-pound star with his impressive performances in the ring. In his most recent fight against TJ Doheny, Inoue showcased his skills once again, securing a stoppage victory in the 7th round. Despite the win, questions are arising about when
Japanese boxing sensation Naoya Inoue is set to make his return to the United States in early next year, much to the excitement of US fight fans. Inoue’s last appearance in the US was back in June of 2021, and many have been eagerly anticipating his comeback. Despite being criticized for primarily fighting in Japan,
Naoya Inoue has decided to stay at super bantamweight for now, defending his undisputed championship against his IBF mandatory Sam Goodman. This upcoming fight is scheduled to take place on December 24th in Tokyo, Japan. However, there are already talks of potential future matchups for Inoue in the coming months. Inoue has expressed his desire
In a captivating showdown in Tokyo, Japan, Naoya Inoue demonstrated his dominance by securing a seventh-round TKO victory over TJ Doheny. The unified super bantamweight king unleashed a relentless barrage of body shots that ultimately wore down his opponent. Doheny, after just :16 seconds into the seventh round, signaled his inability to continue, sparking discussions
The official weigh-ins have been completed for the upcoming super bantamweight clash scheduled to take place at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Unified champion Naoya Inoue weighed in at 122 pounds, marking the heaviest weight of his career. His opponent, TJ Doheny, tipped the scales slightly lighter at 121.5 pounds. With both fighters making