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

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 / Big Fight Weekend / June 8
Junto Nakatani vs Ryosuke Nishida – Live Results from the Ariake Coliseum

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

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

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 / Fights Around The World / May 20
‘All About Chasing Legacy’: Ryosuke Nishida Unwilling To Be A Stepping Stone For Junto Nakatani

‘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

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