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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.
Live updates from Tokyo Dome ahead of Naoya Inoue’s undisputed super-bantamweight title defense against Junto Nakatani. The tale of the tape highlights Nakatani’s size and southpaw edge, with both fighters weighing in under 122 lb. The undercard featured Takuma Inoue’s win over Kazuto Ioka and Yoshiki Takei’s victory, as fans pack a sold-out arena for what’s billed as Japan’s “Fight of the Century” between two 32-0 champions.
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.
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.
Shohei Ohtani belted a second-inning grand slam to spark Japan's 13-0 rout of Chinese Taipei in the World Baseball Classic opener at the Tokyo Dome, adding a double and an RBI single for five RBIs; Yoshinobu Yamamoto started for Japan with 2 2/3 scoreless innings as the hosts opened with a WBC-record 10 runs in the second.
Lady Gaga nearly pulled her 2026 Grammys performance due to extremely limited rehearsal time after finishing four Tokyo Dome shows; lacking offsite prep, she and her team delivered a minimalist, band-led take on “Abracadabra” with a wicker headpiece and a robot-arm camera, a risky staging choice that executive producer Ben Winston calls a standout moment.
During a Tokyo Mayhem Ball concert, Lady Gaga paused the show to condemn ICE, highlighting fear among American families and referencing the Minneapolis ICU nurse shooting, urging leaders to restore safety and accountability while dedicating Come to Mama to the suffering as she wraps the Tokyo run before Grammy appearances.
After a sold-out concert in Tokyo, Taylor Swift rushed to catch a private jet to make it to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas to support her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce. The intense scrutiny of her journey, including tracking her jet and criticism of her carbon emissions, has sparked worldwide interest. Despite facing criticism, Swift's fans are supportive, and she is expected to continue her global tour after the Super Bowl.
Taylor Swift wraps up a four-night run at the Tokyo Dome and is expected to rush back to the US in time for the Super Bowl, where her boyfriend Travis Kelce is playing for the Kansas City Chiefs. Swift's influence has been credited with bringing a new audience to football, and her fans in Tokyo showed their support by wearing Kelce's jersey and NFL-inspired outfits. Swift recently won the album of the year Grammy for "Midnights" and announced her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," set to release in April.