Naoya Inoue Vs. Junto Nakatani Results And Highlights From Tokyo Dome
Naoya Inoue defeated Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision at a sold-out Tokyo Dome, defending his undisputed super bantamweight crown in Japan's biggest fight.
Naoya Inoue (L) fights Junto Nakatani during their super bantamweight championship boxing contest at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on May 2, 2026. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani delivered, ultimately.
Inoue scored a unanimous-decision win (116-112 x2, 115-113) in the highly anticipated main event. The fight started very slow with both fighters showing each other tons of respect before opening up around the sixth round. Inoue landed the harder and more consistent punches.
An accidental head clash in the 10th round was a big factor. Nakatani was mounting momentum and even appeared to daze Inoue momentarily in the frame. The headbutt resulted in a nasty gash on Nakatani's head.
Inoue took advantage in the 11th and used the momentum to win the final frame. On the judges' scorecards, those two rounds decided the fight. Key Facts at a Glance Main Event: Naoya Inoue def.