GeriNaoya Inoue outshines Junto Nakatani in Tokyo showdown to keep super-bantamweight title

Spor

Guardian Sport02.05.2026SporUnited Kingdom

Naoya Inoue outshines Junto Nakatani in Tokyo showdown to keep super-bantamweight title

Yazı boyutu

Champion nicknamed the Monster holds off late surgeBoth boxers had unbeaten records entering SaturdayBattle billed as biggest fight in Japanese boxing historyNaoya Inoue successfully defended his undisputed super-bantamweight championship with a close but uncontroversial 12-round unanimous decision over Junto Nakatani in their eagerly anticipated showdown at the Tokyo Dome on Saturday night.Before a sellout crowd of about 55,000 spectators during Japan’s Golden Week holiday, Inoue held off a fierce late surge from his unbeaten rival to win by scores of 116-112, 116-112 and 115-113 and retain the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO belts at 122lb, extending his perfect record in what had been billed as the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history. (The Guardian had it 115-113 for Inoue.) Continue reading...

Guardian Sport sitesinde devam et

Bu haber ilk olarak şurada yayınlandı: Guardian Sport.

İlgili Haberler

Gelişiyor·1 sa önce

Jannik Sinner Defends Wimbledon Title in Power-Focused Final

Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon men's singles title, defeating Alexander Zverev in a final characterized by immense power and few breaks of serve. The match featured numerous winners and aces, with Sinner ultimately prevailing in four sets.

Guardian Sport

Gelişiyor·2 sa önce

India Poised for Victory in Lord's Test After Dominating England

India is set to win the one-off Test at Lord's, having bowled England out for 130 in their second innings. Yastika Bhatia's century and Sophie Ecclestone's five-wicket haul were highlights of a day marked by Heather Knight's retirement announcement.

Guardian Sport

Gelişiyor·3 sa önce

England to consider six to 10 names for Test head coach role

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is seeking a successor to Brendon McCullum as Test head coach, with CEO Richard Gould stating they will consider six to 10 diverse global candidates. The new coach will help appoint the next Test captain and will work with McCullum, who retains the white-ball role.

BBC Sport

Gelişiyor·3 sa önce

Jannik Sinner Defeats Alexander Zverev in Wimbledon Thriller

Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in a hard-fought Wimbledon match. Despite Zverev playing his best tournament tennis, Sinner's consistent brilliance and clutch play secured his victory, highlighting his dominance in the 'Sinner Zone'.

Guardian Sport

Spor·4 sa önce

Tom Kim Wins Genesis Scottish Open in Bogey-Free Final Round

Tom Kim secured his first Rolex Series win at the Genesis Scottish Open with a bogey-free 64, finishing two shots ahead of Min Woo Lee. This marks his fourth PGA Tour title and guarantees a spot in the 2027 Masters.

Guardian Sport

Gelişiyor·4 sa önce

Jude Bellingham's response to Thomas Tuchel's criticism risks England's World Cup bid

Jude Bellingham hit back at Thomas Tuchel's criticism of England's performance, potentially creating tension between player and coach before a crucial World Cup semi-final. Bellingham questioned Tuchel's understanding of playing conditions and hinted at his modest playing career, while Tuchel's 'shock therapy' approach is seen as a tactic to drive standards. The public spat risks undermining team unity.

Guardian Sport