Naoya Inoue outboxed Junto Nakatani to a unanimous decision win in their Tokyo Dome showdown, earning 116-112, 115-113, 116-112 from the judges as DAZN aired the main event and video highlights circulated.
Naoya Inoue defeated Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision in a high-class Tokyo Dome battle to defend his undisputed junior featherweight title, winning 115-113, 116-112, 116-112 as a 55,000-strong crowd witnessed a fight defined by momentum shifts and elite skill.
Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani, both undefeated, meet for the super bantamweight title at Tokyo Dome with Inoue favored to win; DAZN streams the event and the main bout is expected around 9 a.m. ET. The night also features Takuma Inoue’s dominant win over Kazuto Ioka and several preliminary results, including Jin Sasaki’s split decision over Sora Tanaka, Toshiki Shimomachi’s majority decision over Reiya Abe, Yuito Moriwaki’s split decision, and Kosuke Tomioka vs. Shogo Tanaka declared a split draw.
Naoya Inoue defends his undisputed super bantamweight title against unbeaten compatriot Junto Nakatani in a high-stakes Tokyo Dome showdown. Inoue remains a pound-for-pound staple with precise fundamentals and power, while Nakatani has looked sharp since moving up to 122 pounds. The fight hinges on whether Nakatani can disrupt Inoue early; if not, Inoue’s consistency should carry him to a unanimous decision victory.
Two unbeaten Japanese stars, Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani, meet at the Tokyo Dome for the undisputed super bantamweight title, with Inoue defending WBC/WBA/IBF/WBO belts against the younger southpaw Nakatani; the undercard features Takuma Inoue vs Kazuto Ioka. The event streams on DAZN, with the main event expected in the U.S. around 9 a.m. ET after a start around 4 a.m. ET, and Boxing News 24 providing live results as the card unfolds.
Inoue and Nakatani, both undefeated, meet May 2 at Tokyo Dome for the undisputed super bantamweight title (IBF/WBC/WBO) in a 12-round main event; the fight is streamed on DAZN (free for subscribers, with paid options for non-subscribers), with early-morning start times in the U.S. and the main event expected around 8 a.m. ET.
Naoya Inoue defends his undisputed super bantamweight crown against Junto Nakatani at the Tokyo Dome, headlining a DAZN main card that also features a full undercard including Takuma Inoue vs Kazuto Ioka; MMA Fighting will provide live round-by-round updates as action begins in the early Saturday morning Tokyo/Friday night US window.
Jorge Linares says Nakatani has a real shot to dethrone Naoya Inoue in their undisputed 122-pound title bout at the Tokyo Dome, calling the fight 50-50 and advising Nakatani to use his lead jab and left-handed counters against Inoue’s power as he chases a four-belt sweep.
Boxing superstar Naoya Inoue, 33, defends his unified 122-pound titles against undefeated challenger Junto Nakatani in a sold-out Tokyo Dome showdown touted as Japan’s biggest boxing bout. Both fighters are 32-0 with multiweight credentials and top pound-for-pound status, as Inoue seeks to reaffirm his dominance and Nakatani aims to cap his rise in a high-stakes, globally watched event with record attention and earnings.
Naoya Inoue arrives calm and focused at the Tokyo Dome, ready to defend his four junior featherweight titles against Junto Nakatani and prove he’s still China’s top star in boxing, saying he aims to engrave his fighting spirit in the memory of the fans as 55,000 attend the high-stakes matchup.
Naoya 'The Monster' Inoue successfully defended his undisputed super-bantamweight title in Riyadh with a dominant points victory over Alan David Picasso Romero, extending his perfect record to 32 wins. The fight showcased Inoue's speed and skill, setting up a potential future bout with Junto Nakatani, who also won on the undercard. Despite his victory, Inoue expressed disappointment with his performance, and the event highlighted ongoing judging controversies in boxing.
Naoya Inoue, a top pound-for-pound boxer and undisputed junior featherweight champion, discusses the possibility of retirement as he prepares for a fight against David Picasso and a potential future bout with Junto Nakatani, highlighting concerns about age and the desire to perform at his best while still competing at a high level.
Junto Nakatani secured a sixth-round TKO victory over Alexandro Santiago to claim the WBC bantamweight title, dominating the fight with his height and reach advantages. Takuma Inoue also retained his WBA bantamweight title with a ninth-round KO victory over Jerwin Ancajas in the main event.