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Inoue Dominates Nakatani in Historic Japanese Boxing Clash
2 May
Summary
- Naoya Inoue defeated Junto Nakatani via unanimous decision, marking Nakatani's first professional loss.
- Inoue retained his undisputed super-bantamweight titles, extending his undefeated record.
- The bout took place at the Tokyo Dome, the biggest Japanese boxing match of its generation.
Naoya Inoue has defeated Junto Nakatani via unanimous decision, marking the first professional loss for Nakatani. The highly anticipated super-fight took place at the Tokyo Dome on Saturday.
Inoue, 33, retained his undisputed super-bantamweight titles and preserved his undefeated record. Both fighters entered the bout with perfect records and as multi-weight world champions.
The "Monster" demonstrated superior skill throughout the match, despite Nakatani mounting a challenge in the second half. A clash of heads in round 10, which cut Nakatani, may have influenced the later rounds.
Inoue's strong finish secured the victory, with all three scorecards favoring him. This win solidifies Inoue's remarkable legacy in Japanese boxing.
