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Boxing News / Athlon Sports / August 6

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 / Big Fight Weekend / July 19

Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez vs Junto Nakatani – Eddie Hearn Clarifies

Jesse Rodriguez continues to dazzle in the super flyweight division, following his dominance at flyweight. He returns to action on July 19 vs Phumelela Cafu, in a WBO/WBC unification bout.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Junto Nakatani Makes History in Tokyo, Unifies Bantamweight Division with Victory Over Ryosuke Nishida

In the fight, which took place on June 8, 2025, at Ariake Coliseum, Nakatani made a lasting impression by defeating the IBF champion in the sixth round.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 9

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 / Big Fight Weekend / June 8

Junto Nakatani vs Ryosuke Nishida – Live Results from the Ariake Coliseum

Live from the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Junto Nakatani vs Ryosuke Nishida headlines a Top Rank promotions card in association with Teiken promotions. These two undefeated fighters collide in a WBC/IBF bantamweight unification bout.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / June 4

Junto Nakatani vs. Ryosuke Nishida: Preview, Betting Odds & Fight Card

Boxing returns to the land of the rising sun early Monday morning here in the States on ESPN+ as a unified bantamweight title fight headlines a card from the Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo, Japan.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / June 3

Junto Nakatani vs. Ryosuke Nishida: Preview, Betting Odds and Fight Card

On Sunday, June 8, at the Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo, Junto Nakatani vs Ryosuke Nishida will headline a Top Rank fight card in association with Teiken Promotions and M.T Boxing Gym.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Lash Of The Future: Junto Nakatani Vs. Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez Looms As Super Flyweight Superfight

With the boxing world giddy with anticipation, Japanese boxing sensation Junto Nakatani is open to a possible battle with up-and-coming American prodigy Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / May 20

‘All About Chasing Legacy’: Ryosuke Nishida Unwilling To Be A Stepping Stone For Junto Nakatani

The mere mention of the phrase “Japanese boxing” is, in 2025, enough to have boxing fans worldwide salivating. Recently, “The Land of the Rising Sun” has

Boxing News / KO on SI / May 20

Junto Nakatani Says He Needs To Knock Out Naoya Inoue To Win Potential Super Fight

Right now, boxing fans are impatiently waiting for 2026 to come around so they can potentially witness Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani, and both boxers are adding fuel to the flame.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / May 13

Inoue Vs. Nakatani – The Next Big Fight

Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani are almost certain to face each other in a mega fight later on. Inoue has already dominated two divisions, becoming undisputed at bantamweight before repeating the feat at super bantamweight.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / April 24

Naoya Inoue States Why He Called Out Junto Nakatani In Japan

Japanese superstar and undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (29-0, 26 KOs) arrived in the U.S on Wednesday afternoon and answered the number one question on everyone’s mind: why did he call out WBC bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani (30-23 KOs) last month in Japan.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / April 18

Junto Nakatani to Headline Bantamweight Tripleheader in Tokyo

Top Rank have announced an intriguing bantamweight tripleheader on June 8 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. This card will see the WBC champion Junto Nakatani (30-0, 23 KOs) return to action and face the IBF title holder Ryosuke Nishida (10-0, 2 KOs) in a unification bout.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / April 2

The Super Fight Between Naoya Inoue & Junto Nakatani Appears To Be A Year Away

The super fight for the undisputed super bantamweight crown and the face of Japanese boxing is unofficially about a year away. During a Japanese Boxing

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Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / March 9

5 Japanese Boxers to Watch in 2025

Japanese Boxing is undoubtedly enjoying a sustained golden period led by Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani. The country keeps producing a plethora of talented fighters, and Big Fight Weekend is bringing you five other Japanese boxers to watch in 2025.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / February 25

Nakatani Stops Cuellar; Is Inoue A Possibility?

Junto Nakatani is still undefeated after he knocked out David Cuellar in round three in their WBC Bantamweight Title clash. The win extended Nakatani’s record to 30-0, as he retained his WBC belt.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 24

Junto Nakatani vs. David Cuéllar Ends in Dominant Stoppage

Junto Nakatani (30-0, 23 KOs) kept his bantamweight crown with a dominant third round knockout of David Cuéllar (28-1, 18 KOs). The official time of stoppage was 3:00.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / February 17

Junto Nakatani vs. David Cuellar: Preview, Betting Odds & Fight Card

On Monday, February 24, Top Rank returns to the land of the rising sun as they host a WBC world bantamweight title fight from the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 27

Junto Nakatani Headlines Bantamweight Bonanza

Top Rank have announced via a press release that on February 24, 2025, Junto Nakatani (29-0, 22 KOs) will defend his WBC crown against unbeaten Mexican fighter David Cuellar (28-0, 18 KOs).

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 26

Nakatani Sets Sights On A Mega Fight With Inoue

The WBC Bantamweight Champion Junto Nakatani has set his sights on a fight with Naoya Inoue. Nakatani is tearing up the bantamweight divison. He won the WBC belt by knocking out Alexandro Santiago.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 12

Takuma Inoue vs. Seiya Tsutsumi: Predictions for Each World Title Fight on October 13

Takuma Inoue (20-1, 5 KOs) and Seiya Tsutsumi (11-0-2, 8 KOs) headline the first of two cards with multiple world title fights. Their clash is the main event of an October 13 Teiken Promotions card at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 10

Junto Nakatani vs. Tasana Salapat: Preview, odds and fight card

Unbeaten knockout artist Junto Nakatani (28-0, 21 KOs) will defend his WBC bantamweight title against Tasana Salapat (76-1, 53 KOs) at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on October 14, in the headline event of the second of two action-packed cards.

Boxing News / Total Apex Sports / September 25

Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani: A Fight on the Horizon?

Japan may be on the brink of witnessing the biggest fight ever to hit the boxing ring in Japan. Some rumors that four-division champion Naoya Inoue ‘Monster’, one of the best pound-for-pound boxers, will meet Junto Nakatani, another three-division winner.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 22, 2024

Junto Nakatani To Headline Two-Day Fight Festival In Tokyo

Japan’s rising pound-for-pound star Junto Nakatani will defend his WBC bantamweight belt against Petch Sor Chitpattana as part of a two-day fight card in Tokyo involving seven title fights.