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Inoue vs Nakatani: 32-0 Fight, Chance at Dual-Division Undisputed

5/2/2026

Summary

Inoue Defends Title

Naoya Inoue will defend his junior featherweight title against Junto Nakatani at the Tokyo Dome.
Both fighters are 32-0 with Inoue holding 27 KOs, Nakatani 24 KOs, ranked No. 2 and No. 6 on ESPN’s pound-for-pound list, and Inoue listed as a -400 favorite at DraftKings.
A win would make Inoue the third boxer, after Oleksandr Usyk and Terence Crawford, to be undisputed in two divisions.

Summary

Nakatani Controls

Nakatani will use his southpaw stance and longer reach to control distance early in the bout.
He will employ high-volume jab work and left-handed counters to disrupt Inoue’s rhythm.
Inoue prefers close to mid-range fighting, using powerful body shots, a strong right hand and a boxer-puncher style.
Inoue must avoid prolonged outside exchanges because southpaws have previously knocked him down, pressing to close the gap where Nakatani’s effectiveness declines.

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Inoue Defends Title

Naoya Inoue will defend his junior featherweight title against Junto Nakatani at the Tokyo Dome.
Both fighters are 32-0 with Inoue holding 27 KOs, Nakatani 24 KOs, ranked No. 2 and No. 6 on ESPN’s pound-for-pound list, and Inoue listed as a -400 favorite at DraftKings.
A win would make Inoue the third boxer, after Oleksandr Usyk and Terence Crawford, to be undisputed in two divisions.

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