Naoya Inoue vs Paul Butler
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Interview
Luis Nery Calls Naoya Inoue ‘Overrated, Overconfident and Ordinary’
Luis Nery is digging in his heels and embracing his role as the boogeyman who will blast and beat “The Monster.” Nery (35-1, 27 KOs) will challenge Naoya Inoue (26-0, 23 KOs) for the undisputed junior featherweight championship on May 6 on ESPN+...
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Naoya Inoue’s Ongoing Rise Has Helped, Not Hindered, Paul Butler
With Naoya Inoue’s victory over Stephen Fulton last July, Paul Butler's silver lining shines just a little brighter. Having lost only to the very best of the best, Butler finds his confidence brimming ahead of his May 11 fight with Norbelto Jimenez.
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Elijah Pierce Hoping Win Over Arthur Villanueva Will Set Up Naoya Inoue Fight
Junior featherweight Elijah Pierce has made no secret of his desire to fight Naoya Inoue. But Pierce (18-2, 15 KOs) is first set to fight Arthur Villanueva, on March 29 in Atlanta, in an Overtime Boxing event being broadcast by DAZN. Although V...
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Must Read
Algieri’s School of Thought: Nakatani on Course to Move Up and Test Game-Changer Inoue
Junto Nakatani is one of my favourite active fighters. On Saturday he produced a wildly impressive performance against a very-tough champion in Alexandro Santiago, who previously impressed when he won his title from Nonito Donaire. He was brilliant.