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Nakatani Aims for Inoue Showdown After Nishida Fight

5/27/2025

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Junto Nakatani, the WBC 118-pound champion, is gearing up for a thrilling showdown on June 8 against IBF title holder Ryosuke Nishida. With trainer Rudy Hernandez eyeing a future clash for the WBO featherweight title against Rafael Espinoza, Nakatani's team is eager to face Naoya Inoue sooner rather than later, challenging Inoue's belief in his prime.

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Junto Nakatani, the WBC 118-pound champion, is gearing up for a thrilling showdown on June 8 against IBF title holder Ryosuke Nishida. With trainer Rudy Hernandez eyeing a future clash for the WBO featherweight title against Rafael Espinoza, Nakatani's team is eager to face Naoya Inoue sooner rather than later, challenging Inoue's belief in his prime.