Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani will face off in one of the most significant fights in world boxing in 2026. The bout is scheduled for this Saturday, May 2, at 4:00 a.m. Central Time, 6:00 a.m. ET / 3:00 a.m. PT, at the iconic Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, where a huge crowd is expected for a clash between two unbeaten Japanese stars.
The full undercard is listed below:
| Category/Division | Undercard Fights | Final Result |
|---|---|---|
| Super bantamweight | Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani | Inoue defeated Nakatani by UD |
| Bantamweight | Takuma Inoue vs. Kazuto Ioka | Inoue defeated Ioka by UD |
| Flyweight | Kosuke Tomioka vs. Shogo Tanaka | Drew by split decision |
| Featherweight | Toshiki Shimomachi vs. Reiya Abe | Shimomachi defeated by majority decision |
| Welterweight | Sora Tanaka vs. Jin Sasaki | Sasaki defeated Tanaka by UD |
| Super middleweight | Deok No Yun vs. Yuito Moriwaki | Morikawa defeated by split decision |
The main attraction of the event will be the undisputed world championship in the super bantamweight division, with Inoue defending his WBC, WBO, IBF, and WBA titles. This is a fight of the highest technical level and major historical value, as it pits the division’s most dominant champion against one of the most complete contenders of his generation.
Naoya Inoue, nicknamed “The Monster,” enters as the flagship figure of Japanese boxing and one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. His knockout power, tactical discipline, and experience on the biggest stages make him the favorite, although he knows he will be facing an extremely dangerous opponent.
Junto Nakatani, known as “Big Bang,” comes in as a solid, technical, and steadily rising challenger who has impressed across multiple divisions. The unbeaten Japanese fighter has shown maturity, patience, and finishing ability, qualities that make him a real threat to Inoue’s reign.
The showdown between Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani stands as one of boxing’s biggest appointments in 2026, not only because of the titles at stake, but also because of the level of both fighters. At the Tokyo Dome, the crowd will witness a night that could redefine the future of the super bantamweight division.
Contenido GEC