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Tokyo Dome: Inoue beats Nakatani to stay undefeated

Last updated: 2026-06-30

The Monster prevails in a generational showdown before ~55,000 fans.

Boxing action in the ring
Wayne Short · Public domain

Key points

  • Inoue wins a 12-round decision
  • Now 33-0
  • Nakatani's first pro loss

In one of the biggest cards in Japanese boxing history, Naoya Inoue beat Junto Nakatani by decision to defend his undisputed super bantamweight crown.

Sources

  1. The Ring
KIAI Editorial
  • Japan-based editorial team
  • Primary sources, cited
  • Variable facts dated

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