Nakatani Stops Petch Sor Chitpattana in Tokyo
Junto Nakatani defended his WBC bantamweight title against Petch Sor Chitpattana at Ariake Arena in Tokyo on October 14, 2024, stopping him in the sixth round. The undercard also produced a new champion, an unbeaten run for Tenshin Nasukawa, and a no contest in the WBO flyweight title bout.
Nakatani Retains His WBC Title
Nakatani stopped Chitpattana in round six to record his second defense of the WBC bantamweight belt. The result extended Nakatani’s unbeaten run and completed the main event that had been previewed here.
Nasukawa Wins the Co-Main Event
Tenshin Nasukawa defeated Gerwin Asilo by unanimous decision over 10 rounds, with scores of 97–92, 98–91 and 98–91. Nasukawa also won the vacant WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title.
Cafu Claims Tanaka’s Title
Phumelele Cafu took Kosei Tanaka’s WBO junior bantamweight title by split decision. Two judges scored the bout 114–113 for Cafu; the third scored it 114–113 for Tanaka.
Olascuaga–Gonzalez Ends as a No Contest
Anthony Olascuaga’s WBO flyweight title defense against Jonathan Gonzalez was stopped in the first round after an accidental head clash caused a cut. The bout was ruled a no contest, and Olascuaga retained his title.
Sources
- Top Rank — Nakatani vs. Chitpattana event result
- FIGHTMAG — Full card results from Tokyo
Tags: Boxing, Combat Sports
