Inoue Won the Nakatani Fight on All Three Cards
Naoya Inoue defeated Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026, retaining the undisputed super bantamweight title. The judges scored their twelve-round contest 116–112, 116–112 and 115–113.
The scores reflected a close contest
Nakatani challenged Inoue after building an unbeaten record across multiple divisions. The bout brought two Japanese champions together, with Inoue defending all four major super bantamweight titles in a highly anticipated Tokyo Dome event.
Inoue established the pace with speed and combinations, while Nakatani found success with straight punches and made the later rounds competitive. The challenger tested the champion more than many observers expected.
Both boxers completed twelve rounds. No knockdown or stoppage settled the fight, leaving the title outcome to the judges.
The undisputed champion retained his belts
The three scorecards favored Inoue, who preserved his undisputed status. The Ring and WBC both described the result as a unanimous decision and confirmed that the titles remained with him.
This was the same May 2, 2026 meeting covered in other MMAUSA posts, but this account focuses on the unanimous verdict and championship stakes. It was not a split decision or a knockout.
The result reinforced Inoue’s position at super bantamweight while giving Nakatani a highly competitive challenge against one of boxing’s leading pound-for-pound fighters.
