Naoya Inoue to face Junto Nakatani in historic Tokyo Dome megafight
Guardian Sport
by Guardian sport and agenciesMarch 6, 2026
Unbeaten rivals collide at Tokyo Dome on 2 May
Inoue defends undisputed super-bantamweight crown
Nakatani says he must be ‘at my best’ to win
Japan’s Naoya Inoue said Friday that he will need to be at his destructive best when he faces unbeaten countryman Junto Nakatani in their highly anticipated showdown at Tokyo Dome in May.
The two fighters met in Tokyo to formally confirm their 2 May clash, with Inoue set to defend his undisputed super bantamweight world championship against Nakatani, who is moving up in weight in pursuit of a fourth divisional title.
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Originally published on Guardian Sport on 3/6/2026