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Inoue–Nakatani Superfight Reportedly Set for May 2 at Tokyo Dome

Reports point to a Tokyo Dome bout on May 2 for Inoue’s undisputed 122-pound crown, pending official announcement.

Japan's Naoya Inoue beat Mexico's Alan Picasso by unanimous decision in Riyadh in December

Overview

  • Multiple outlets, including Yahoo Sports citing Mike Coppinger, report the all-Japan matchup is being finalized for May 2 in Tokyo.
  • All four super bantamweight titles held by Naoya Inoue are expected to be on the line against Junto Nakatani.
  • Inoue and Nakatani are both unbeaten at 32-0, with Inoue listed at 27 knockouts and Nakatani at 24.
  • Inoue publicly said at the Japanese Boxing Awards that he will face Nakatani in May, and Nakatani acknowledged the challenge and his need to be in top condition.
  • Formal announcement, broadcast plans, undercard details, and sanctioning confirmations have not yet been released.