Our panelists weigh in with their predictions on the fights, major events and surprises that could shape boxing in 2026.

“This is very important for Japanese boxing,” Inoue told The Associated Press through a translator. Most important for Inoue and Nakatani, though, are victories that would clear the way for a ...

Japanese boxing stars Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani won their respective fights to set up a 2026 showdown between two of the ...

The Floyd Mayweather Jr.- Manny Pacquiao bout happened probably five years too late. Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua still haven’t fought. Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani are ready to square off now in ...

Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani are ready to square off now in what would be the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history. No posturing, just two top pound-for-pound boxers in their prime seemingly ...