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WNBA Commissioner's Cup on Hulu + Live TV: How to Watch Chicago Sky vs. New York Liberty Live Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. With the WNBA Commissioner's Cup in full swing, the league pits conference rivals against each throughout the month of June in an in-season tournament to see which teams will make make it to the WNBA Commissioner's Cup Final on Tuesday, July 1. More from Variety Disney Closes Hulu Deal With Comcast, Paying Billions Less Than NBCU Was Seeking NBA Finals 2025 Livestream: How to Watch Game 2 Online Without Cable for Free Junto Nakatani vs. Ryosuke Nishida Livestream: How to Watch Top Rank Boxing Event Online For the second week of the tournament, Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky face off against Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Tuesday, June 10. The WNBA game tips off at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ESPN. watch Sky vs. Liberty Online with Hulu + Live TV Looking to watch the WNBA Commissioner's Cup game online? Hulu + Live TV includes ESPN, which means you'll be able to livestream the game. It also includes ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network and other networks for even more WNBA action. Additionally, the streaming service has a 3-day free trial, while Hulu + Live TV starts at $82.99/month. With the streaming service, you'll get access to all of Hulu's award-winning original shows, thousands of movies on-demand and access to both Disney+ and ESPN+ through its bundled package. Meanwhile, Hulu + Live TV's built-in live guide makes it easy to find ESPN in your lineup, and add-ons like extra screens and enhanced DVR let you record the entire season if you'd rather watch at your own pace. It's a seamless way to keep up with the tournament as it progresses — and with competitors this sharp, you'll want to see every clue as it's revealed. WNBA Commissioner's Cup 2025: The Chicago Sky vs. New York Liberty game broadcasts on ESPN via Hulu + Live TV with tipoff at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. watch Sky vs. Liberty Online with Hulu + Live TV Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
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3 days ago
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Junto Nakatani remains on collision course with Naoya Inoue after latest win
When Junto Nakatani stepped into the ring to face Ryosuke Nishida with each man's bantamweight world title hanging in the balance, he also had to contend with an unseen force whose presence was felt almost as heavily as the punches the boxers traded for six rounds. Naoya Inoue was not in the ring at Ariake Coliseum on Sunday night — although he was in the front row watching from behind a pair of sunglasses — but he might as well have been. The specter of the 'Monster' clings to Nakatani these days, lurking behind every corner and lingering over every sparring session, every fight and every meeting with the media. Nakatani does not only carry the weight of world titles on his shoulders but also the pressure to hold up his end of the bargain on the road to a blockbuster showdown against Inoue that looms larger each time one of them steps in the ring. Nakatani took another step toward what could be the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history by defeating Nishida via sixth-round TKO in an entertaining bout that saw him successfully defend his WBC bantamweight world title and take the IBF belt off Nishida to unify the title. After it was over, Nakatani, who improved to 31-0 with 24 knockouts, had a message for Inoue, the undisputed super bantamweight champion. 'I'll be there soon, so please wait for me,' said a smiling Nakatani, who would have to move to a higher weight class to face Inoue. Inoue responded later Sunday night. 'Welcome to the super bantamweight division,' he wrote on his X account. 'I would be excited to see such a strong Japanese fighter.' Junto Nakatani punches Ryosuke Nishida during the second round of their title fight. | JIJI There is still a long way to go and hurdles to clear before the superstars can meet — both say a fight could happen in May 2026 — but Nakatani cleared a potentially tricky hurdle with his victory over the previously unbeaten Nishida. Nakatani and Nishida (10-1) went at each other from the opening bell as the crowd roared in approval. Nakatani said later his strategy was to surprise Nishida by closing the distance between them and taking the fight to him early. 'We decided as a team to try and inflict damage on him from the first round,' Nakatani said. Nakatani is known as 'Big Bang,' and true to his name he landed some big blows early with sweeping overhand lefts and uppercuts. Nishida, though, was up for the fight and found success with some counterpunches. 'We're exceptionally proud of his fighting spirit and the skills he exhibited last night against a truly elite operator in this era,' Mike Altamura told The Japan Times. Altamura is a well-respected boxing manager and adviser who has brought many international fighters to Japan and sometimes works with Muto Boxing Gym, which serves as Nishida's base. Nakatani's fusillade of heavy punches caused Nishida's right eye to swell early, and the WBC champion started to focus his attacks there. During the fifth round, the ringside doctor examined Nishida's eye, which was heavily swollen by that point. The fight did not last much longer, as Nishida also suffered a dislocated shoulder and could not continue after the sixth round. Inoue watched it all unfold from his ringside seat. 'I knew he was in the crowd,' Nakatani said. 'It's important to take one fight at a time, and if I perform well, the expectations for bigger fights will grow. I want to do my best.' Naoya Inoue walks to the mound to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Cubs and Dodgers at Tokyo Dome on March 18. | Imagn Images / VIA REUTERS A potential showdown between Inoue, No. 2 in Ring Magazine's pound-for-pound rankings, and Nakatani, who is No. 7, is one of the most highly anticipated fights on the horizon. Inoue is 30-0 with 27 KOs and has left a trail of destruction and battered boxers in his wake. He is the complete package of skills, brains and overwhelming power. No one has been able to stand against him, and only three of his fights have gone the distance. Some think Nakatani can be the man who finally slays the 'Monster.' The left-handed knockout artist has 24 KOs on his resume, including his win over Nishida. He is a three-weight champion and has defended his WBC belt four times since winning it in February 2024. 'Nakatani is an outstanding talent,' Altamura said. 'He has evolved and developed so many layers to his fighting craft throughout the years. He's a fast, smooth boxing technician but also possesses a savage streak and an adaptability to change tempos and commit to taking educated risks if he senses potential openings in opponents. 'I think the Inoue-Nakatani contest has to be considered one of the best current showdowns in world boxing, and it's challenging to think of a more high-stakes all-Japanese contest in history.' Rather than shy away from talk of a potential bout against Inoue, Nakatani has embraced it. Noting the way Inoue thundered back after being knocked down for the first time in his career by Luis Nery in May 2024 and then by Ramon Cardenas last month, Nakatani told Ring Magazine that if he knocks down Inoue, 'I have to make sure that he doesn't get back up.' Nakatani also agreed with his trainer that it would be better to fight Inoue sooner than later, while the superstar boxer is still at the height of his powers, and Nakatani could receive full credit for beating him. Inoue, by far the more high-profile fighter in terms of star power, also has Nakatani in his sights. "If we can come through this year strongly, I believe it will be the most exciting bout between Japanese in the country's boxing history," Inoue said during an awards ceremony both attended in March, according to Kyodo News. Fans can only hope both fighters keep winning until they inevitably meet. 'Nakatani took some risks early last night that I couldn't imagine him taking offensively against Inoue,' Altamura said. 'I perceive that fight may be highly technical, watchful in the initial stages as both men figure out the potential openings and adapt to one another's movements. "But both combatants possess very offensive-minded mentalities, and there will be fireworks eventually. Inoue, I feel, adjusts exceptionally well to each opponent. He figures out the punch selection and range which suits his artillery, then gradually will increase his punching output and intent. Inoue is the heavier handed between the two, and so Nakatani will need to be tactically aware to not stand too long in exchanges. "Currently, I favor Inoue, though I am genuinely curious to see how Nakatani may potentially level up and make tactical defensive adjustments against somebody as strong and technically adept as Inoue. It's a mouthwatering contest, truly.'
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3 days ago
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Opetaia beats Squeo to retain IBF cruiserweight title
Jai Opetaia produced a fifth-round stoppage to beat Claudio Squeo and retain his IBF and Ring Magazine cruiserweight world Australian dominated the bout on the Gold Coast and landed a firm uppercut in the third round before connecting with some damaging 29, then floored Italian Squeo in the fourth round with a punishing shot to the was delivered in the next round after a fierce right hook to the jaw forced Squeo to hunch over and take a knee as the home favourite extended his unbeaten run to 28 the bout, Opetaia once again voiced his desire for a unification bout with Mexico's WBO and WBA cruiserweight champion Gilberto Ramirez."We did what we had to do," said Opetaia. "I'm chasing this unification fight and it's frustrating."Gilberto Ramirez - next fight, let's get it on. I'm chasing the belts. The fight is easy to be made. Let's do it."Meanwhile, Japan's Junto Nakatani overcame compatriot Ryosuke Nishida, who retired with an eye injury in Tokyo, to add the IBF bantamweight title to his WBC remains the number one fighter in the division after firing several punches towards the right eye of Nishida, which prompted an inspection from the ringside doctor after the sixth for the three-weight world champion extends his unbeaten record to 31 wins, including 24 Japanese rival, Naoya Inoue, was watching on from the stands and could be in line for a highly anticipated meeting with the 27-year-old next year.A bout between Nakatani and the unbeaten Inoue, who has 27 knockouts in 30 wins, would be the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history.
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Junto Nakatani vs. Ryosuke Nishida live results, round-by-round updates, ring walks, start time for unification fight
Junto Nakatani collides with Ryosuke Nishida on Sunday morning at the Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo, Japan for the WBC and IBF bantamweight titles. () Uncrowned has Junto Nakatani vs. Ryosuke Nishida live results, round-by-round updates, highlights, ring walks and start time for the Nakatani vs. Nishida fight card on Sunday morning at the Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo, Japan. WBC champion Nakatani meets IBF belt holder Nishida in a bantamweight title unification bout. Nakatani (30-0, 23 KOs), Uncrowned's No. 8 male boxer pound-for-pound, is a three-division world champion. He won the WBC bantamweight title with a sixth-round TKO win over Alexandro Santiago in February 2024 and has made three successful title defenses since. Nakatani is heavily linked to a potential all-Japanese superfight with undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue in 2026. Advertisement Nishida (10-0, 2 KOs) captured the IBF bantamweight title with a decision win over Emmanuel Rodriguez in May 2024. He knocked out Anuchai Donsua in seven rounds in his lone title defense in December. Also on the card, Tenshin Nasukawa (6-0, 2 KOs) — a former kickboxing sensation — takes on Victor Santillan (14-1, 5 KOs) in a 10-round bantamweight bout, as Nasukawa edges closer toward a shot at a world championship. Nakatani vs. Nishida begins at 4:30 a.m. ET on ESPN+, with main event ring walks expected at 7 a.m. ET. Follow all of the action with Uncrowned's live results and play-by-play of the main card below. Main card (4:30 a.m. ET, ESPN+) WBC, IBF unified bantamweight title: Junto Nakatani vs. Ryosuke Nishida Advertisement Bantamweight: Tenshin Nasukawa vs. Victor Santillan Bantamweight: Van Thao Tran vs. Tomoya Tsuboi Bantamweight: Riku Masuda vs. Michell Banquez Super flyweight: Riku Miyashita vs. Toya Oshima Atomweight: Rukia Okubo vs. Takumi Yoneya
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Junto Nakatani vs. Ryosuke Nishida: How to watch Top Rank boxing match, full fight card and more
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Japan's Junto Nakatani faces Ryosuke Nishida in a Top Rank Boxing match this weekend, here's how to tune in. (YUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP via Getty Images) This weekend, a unification title clash will determine who is the best bantamweight fighter of them all. WBC champion Junto Nakatani will fight IBF title-holder Ryosuke Nishida in Tokyo, and both boxing titles will be on the line in one single match. The main drawback? If you're in the U.S., you'll have to wake up pretty early to catch it all; the entire fight card will stream on ESPN+ starting at 4:30 a.m. ET, and the main ringwalks are expected around 5:30 a.m. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the Nakatani vs. Nishida fight. How to watch the Junto Nakatani vs. Ryosuke Nishida fight: Date: Sunday, June 8 Advertisement Start time: 4:30 a.m. ET Fight time (approximate): main card ringwalks at approx. 5:30 a.m. ET Location: Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan. TV Channel/Streaming: ESPN+ When is the Junto Nakatani vs. Ryosuke Nishida fight? Junto Nakatani will fight Ryosuke Nishida this Sunday, June 8 at 4:30 a.m. ET. The fight will take place at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan. Where to watch the Junto Nakatani vs. Ryosuke Nishida fight: Junto Nakatani vs. Ryosuke Nishida will stream on ESPN+. Watch Junto Nakatani vs. Ryosuke Nishida ESPN+ You can catch tall of this weekend's Top Rank Boxing with an active ESPN+ subscription. Whether you purchase a standalone plan, add-on, or Disney Bundle plan, the service provides access to thousands of sports events every year, including this weekend's bout between Junto Nakatani and Ryosuke Nishida. Right now you can get your first three months of ESPN+ for just $5/month. $11.99/month at ESPN+ Junto Nakatani vs. Ryosuke Nishida fight card Junto Nakatani vs. Ryosuke Nishida ; Bantamweight, for the WBC and IBF titles Tenshin Nasukawa vs. Victor Santillan ; Bantamweight Van Thao Tran vs. Tomoya Tsuboi ; Bantamweight Riku Masuda vs. Michell Banquez ; Bantamweight Rukia Okubo vs. Takumi Yoneya; Strawweight Other ways to watch the Junto Nakatani vs Ryosuke Nishida fight:
