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Japan’s Inoue beats Nakatani to retain undisputed super bantamweight title

Japan’s Inoue beats Nakatani to retain undisputed super bantamweight title

Summary

Japanese boxer Naoya Inoue defended his undisputed super bantamweight title by winning a 12-round fight against Junto Nakatani in Tokyo. Inoue won by unanimous decision, extending his undefeated record in world title fights to 28 wins.

Key Facts

  • Naoya Inoue won against Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision after 12 rounds.
  • The fight took place at Tokyo Dome with 55,000 fans attending.
  • Inoue’s winning streak in world title fights is now 28 consecutive wins.
  • Judges scored the fight 116-112, 115-113, and 116-112 for Inoue.
  • Both Inoue and Nakatani were unbeaten before the fight, with records of 32-0 each.
  • The fight included a clash of heads that caused a cut above Nakatani’s eye.
  • Nakatani is ranked in the top 10 pound-for-pound boxers and has held titles in three weight classes.
  • The event was described as a historic match in Japanese boxing.
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