Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani is set to be one of the most watched boxing events of the year, and many fans in the United States are already searching for the best way to stream it live this Saturday, May 2nd. The fight takes place at the Tokyo Dome, a legendary venue that adds even more weight to what many consider the biggest matchup in Japanese boxing history. The “Monster” enters as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world, bringing a perfect32-032-0record and his undisputed super bantamweight titles to the ring. Nakatani also arrives undefeated at32-032-0, making this a rare high-level clash between two elite fighters with everything on the line. For viewers in the U.S., here are the broadcast details, streaming platform, and TV channel to follow this fight night.
This bout is especially meaningful because it pits Inoue’s championship experience against Nakatani’s rising power and size at 122 pounds. Inoue is making his seventh straight defense of all four major world titles in the division, while Nakatani continues to build momentum after moving up in weight. The matchup has strong global appeal, but it also resonates deeply with Japanese boxing fans and the growing Hispanic audience in the United States that follows major combat sports events. With both fighters undefeated and at the peak of their careers, this is the kind of fight that usually draws major streaming interest. The co-main event also adds value, with Takuma Inoue defending his WBC bantamweight title against veteran champion Kazuto Ioka.
When & Where to watch Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Location: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
TV channel / Streaming: DAZN
Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani start time
The card is expected to start at 4 a.m. ET / 1 a.m. PT with the main event ringwalks for the Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani fight expected at approximately 8 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. PT.
Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani fight card
- Naoya Inoue (c) vs Junto Nakatani - 12 round fight for the WBC, WBO, WBA and IBF World Super Bantamweight titles
- Takuma Inoue (c) vs Kazuto Ioka - 12 round fight for the WBC World Bantamweight title
- Toshiki Shimomachi vs Reiya Abe - 10 round Featherweight fight
- Sora Tanaka vs Jin Sasaki - 10 round for the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation Welterweight title
- Kosuke Tomioka vs Shogo Tanaka - 10 round for the WBO Asia Pacific Flyweight
- Deok No Yun vs Yuito Moriwaki - 10 round for the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation and WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight
- Yoshiki Takei vs Dekang Wang - 8 round Super Bantamweight fight
