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Naoya Inoue Breathes Sigh of Relief After Outlasting Junto Nakatani in Superfight
Inoue won a unanimous decision after 12 rounds, with two judges scoring it 116-112 and the third 115-113.
- On Saturday, May 2, 2026, Naoya Inoue retained his undisputed super bantamweight titles, defeating Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision before 55,000 fans at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan.
- Billed as the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history, the contest brought together two undefeated superstars, both entering the ring with identical 32-0 records to determine the division's undisputed leader.
- After a cagey start, Inoue seized control in the 11th round following a clash of heads that left Nakatani with a cut above his left eye, as judges scored the bout 116-112, 115-113, and 116-112.
- The victory keeps Inoue unbeaten at 33-0 with 27 knockouts, while Nakatani suffered the first loss of his professional career, dropping his record to 32-1 with 24 knockouts.
- Following his successful defense, Inoue has been loosely linked to a potential future bout with 26-year-old pound-for-pound talent Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez, though such a matchup would require significant weight adjustments.
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Boxer Inoue beats Nakatani to defend championship
Japanese pro-boxing superstar Inoue Naoya has defended his undisputed super bantamweight crown with a unanimous decision victory over fellow Japanese fighter Nakatani Junto in Tokyo. It was his seventh successful defense of four major titles.
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In the final stage of the fight, the experience in championship fights allowed the title owner to manage his advantage on the cards
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