Nakatani’s father sent him to karate school when he was in third grade because he was always playing video games. He later switched to boxing, where he fared better because of the weight classes.

Sports pundits are hailing what’s happening these days as the golden age of Japanese boxing. And this is a nation that has produced its share of Hall of Famers.

Nakatani, a rising star in the golden age of Japanese boxing, is determined to knock out Inoue One is known as “The Monster,” the other “Big Bang.” ...

Nakatani, a rising star in the golden age of Japanese boxing, is determined to knock out Inoue One is known as “The Monster,” the other “Big Bang.” By YURI KAGEYAMA - Associated Press ...

The Lakers are generating roster buzz after the record sale of majority stake in the team for $10 billion last week.

Thousands of people are expected to gather for the City of Cambridge's annual Dance Party on June 27.

Judge Kazuhiko Obata, center back, and other judicial members Tuesday during the trial of a U.S. Marine accused of sexual assault, at the Naha District Court in Okinawa prefecture, Japan.

A Japanese court found a U.S. Marine guilty of sexually assaulting a woman on Okinawa in a case that has triggered anger and safety concerns on Okinawa, which has a heavy American troop presence.