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Junto Nakatani says his defeat to Naoya Inoue will drive him forward. The flyweight spoke publicly about the loss for the first time since leaving the ring.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / May 20

Inoue's Father Pushes Retirement After Nakatani Win

Naoya Inoue's father and trainer believes his son has nothing left to prove and should walk away from boxing. Shingo Inoue told Yahoo! Japan News that the undisputed super bantamweight champion ought to retire following his May 2 stoppage of Junto Nakatani at Tokyo Dome.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / May 20

Inoue-Nakatani represents best of Japan, best of boxing

Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani climbed through Japan's scholastic boxing system, competed for domestic titles as prospects, and moved up multiple weight classes chasing the hardest fights available.

Boxing News / KO on SI / May 5

Naoya Inoue Surges in Pound-for-Pound Rankings After Nakatani Win

Naoya Inoue can now definitively call himself the best boxer in the world. While the two-division undisputed champion has always had a strong argument to be the best overall boxer, he was never able to top either Terence Crawford or Oleksandr Usyk in the pound-for-pound rankings.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Naoya Inoue Becomes No. 1 Boxer After Defeating Junto Nakatani at Tokyo Dome

Following a winning performance against Junto Nakatani at the Tokyo Dome, Naoya "The Monster" Inoue has ascended to the top of the sport, securing the No.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / May 3

Naoya Inoue Dominates Junto Nakatani, Retains Undisputed Crown in Historic Tokyo Dome Showdown

Naoya Inoue delivered once again on the biggest stage. In front of a sold-out crowd of 55,000 at the Tokyo Dome, Inoue outclassed fellow Japanese star Junto Nakatani to secure a unanimous decision victory and successfully defend his undisputed 122-pound titles.

Boxing News / HITC / May 2

Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani result: Champion holds firm in entertaining Tokyo title defence

Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani met in a long-awaited clash at the Tokyo Dome, one of the biggest events on the boxing calendar. This past Saturday, Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani faced off in an undisputed super-bantamweight title fight inside the Tokyo Dome.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / May 2

Naoya Inoue beats Junto Nakatani by UD on 2 May 2026

Naoya Inoue beat Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision in their super-bantamweight showdown at Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani, extending his unbeaten record to thirty-three wins.

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Boxing News / KO on SI / May 1

Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani: Preview, Fight Card & Storylines

Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani will meet in one of the most anticipated boxing matches of the year, and what is largely considered the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Expert Boxers Share Predictions for Inoue vs. Nakatani Title Fight This Saturday

The Tokyo Dome will host the biggest all-Japanese boxing showdown in history this Saturday as Naoya Inoue defends his undisputed super-bantamweight crown against undefeated three-division champion Junto Nakatani.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / April 29

Exclusive: Junto Nakatani Locked In for Undisputed Showdown with Naoya Inoue

The true super fight that will have an entire country tuning in takes place on Saturday, May 2, live on DAZN (Main Event ringwalks estimated at 8 am ET/ 5 am PT) from the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani: Preview, storylines

This weekend is shaping up to be a banger, and the bout between Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani is one of the matchups fitting the bill. This all-Japanese battle carries major weight, with undisputed status at super-bantamweight on the line between two unbeaten champions and national pride woven into the stakes.

Boxing News / KO on SI / April 1

Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani Fight Reaches Impressive Feat

The super bantamweight super fight between Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani is arguably the best matchup in boxing and the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history.

Boxing News / KO on SI / January 1

Where Junto Nakatani Ranks In 122-Pound Division After Debut Win

Junto Nakatani is officially a top super bantamweight contender. Three months after vacating the WBC, IBF and The Ring bantamweight titles, Nakatani successfully made his 122-pound debut with a unanimous decision win over Sebastian Hernandez.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 27

Junto Nakatani Shows Grit In Victory

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — In his long-awaited junior featherweight debut, Junto Nakatani didn’t quite deliver the explosive statement suggested by his “Big Bang” nickname but he did enough to remain unbeaten.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / August 6, 2025

Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani, Japan’s Biggest Boxing Showdown Set for 2026

Japanese boxing sensation Naoya "The Monster" Inoue is undoubtedly the most popular active boxer out of Asia, becoming a global sensation by conquering four weight classes and currently reigning over super bantamweight (122 lbs).

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 9, 2025

What’s Next For Junto Nakatani?

Junto Nakatani knocked out Ryosuke Nishida in the sixth round to become the WBC and IBF Bantamweight Champion as we look at his next steps. The win extended Nakatani’s undefeated record to 31-0, with 24 knockouts to his name.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 2, 2025

Junto Nakatani landed final 30-second punch to win 2023 ‘KO of the Year’ and world championship

Japanese star Junto Nakatani returns to action on June 8th in his home country in a bantamweight title unification bout. Taking on Ryosuke Nishida (10-0), ‘Big Bang’ will look to improve on his 30-0 record, with a potential mega-fight with knockout artist Naoya Inoue in the future.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 14, 2025