Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani live results, video highlights
Naoya Inoue defended his super bantamweight title against Junto Nakatani in a highly anticipated bout at the Tokyo Dome. Both fighters entered the ring undefeated, making the clash one of the most significant in Japanese boxing history. The event was streamed live on DAZN with coverage beginning at 3 a.m. ET.
- ▪Naoya Inoue entered the fight with a professional record of 32-0, including 27 knockouts.
- ▪Junto Nakatani also had a perfect record of 32-0 with 24 knockouts prior to the bout.
- ▪The fight took place at the Tokyo Dome and was streamed live on DAZN.
- ▪Inoue was a 4-1 betting favorite heading into the championship match.
- ▪The main event was expected to start at 8 a.m. ET on May 2, 2026.
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