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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 / Bloody Knockout / June 8

‘Make it happen’… Fans react as Naoya Inoue sits ringside for monster-slayer Nakatani’s world title fight

Junto Nakatani unified the super-bantamweight world titles with a win over Ryosuke Nishida today in Japan. Junto Nakatani delivered another exciting fight as he fought a war with game opponent and fellow world champion Ryosuke Nishida.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 8

Boxer scores two knockdowns with one punch on the undercard of the man who may slay ‘The Monster’

The sport of boxing has seen a host of bizarre knockouts, but this one may be one of the best of recent times. In Japan today, 30-0 Junto Nakatani will face 10-0 Ryosuke Nishida in a world title unification fight in Tokyo, Japan.

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 / Bloody Knockout / June 2

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 / 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 / Bloody Knockout / May 14

Junto Nakatani bloodied opponent for four rounds to defend world title in 2021

Japanese superstar Junto Nakatani has been nothing short of flawless in his career so far. ‘Big Bang’ has held world titles in three weight divisions, as he has proved himself to be one of the pound-for-pound greatest talents in modern boxing.

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.

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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

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 / 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 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

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.