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Another fight, another win: What now for undisputed champ Naoya Inoue?

After another TKO victory, Japan's Naoya Inoue has plans to fight in the U.S. next year. What are his options?

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Inoue lands flurry of vicious punches, secures 7th-round TKO victory

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Boxing divisional rankings: Inoue solidifies spot at 122 pounds, Takei moves up at 118

Inoue and Takei won their fights, but one of the opponents moved up, even in defeat. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.

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