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Inoue Claims WBC Bantamweight Title, Defeats Nasukawa

11/25/2025

Summary

Story summary

Takuma Inoue defeated Tenshin Nasukawa by unanimous decision to win the vacant WBC bantamweight title in Tokyo on November 24, 2025.
Inoue's scores were 117-111 and 116-112 (twice), marking Nasukawa's first professional loss.
The WBC's Open Scoring System revealed critical score updates, influencing both fighters' strategies.
Nasukawa started strong, but Inoue's experience and late-round adaptation secured the victory and reinstated him as champion after a year-long hiatus.

History

Historical Context

Established on February 14, 1963, in Mexico City, the World Boxing Council (WBC) aimed to unify boxing governance amid rising disputes over championship titles. José Torres became the inaugural WBC champion, legitimizing the sport. The introduction of the Open Scoring System, enhancing transparency, reflects boxing's ongoing evolution, influencing strategies and shaping competitive dynamics in the sport today.

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Story summary

Takuma Inoue defeated Tenshin Nasukawa by unanimous decision to win the vacant WBC bantamweight title in Tokyo on November 24, 2025.
Inoue's scores were 117-111 and 116-112 (twice), marking Nasukawa's first professional loss.
The WBC's Open Scoring System revealed critical score updates, influencing both fighters' strategies.
Nasukawa started strong, but Inoue's experience and late-round adaptation secured the victory and reinstated him as champion after a year-long hiatus.

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