Naoya Inoue defends the Undisputed Super Bantamweight Championship against Junto Nakatani in the Main Event of today’s boxing card at the Tokyo Dome. Both fighters have an undefeated record of 32-0 and are two of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the sport.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, Inoue is a -400 favorite with Nakatani being a +300 underdog. Inoue is +110 to score a knockout and +175 to win by decision.
9:52 a.m. ET: Naoya Inoue defeats Junto Nakatani via unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 116-112)
Naoya Inoue beat Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision and has successfully defended his Undisputed Super Bantamweight title. Inoue moves to 33-0 while Nakatani falls to 32-1. This is Nakatani’s first career loss.
This is Inoue’s 8th consecutive defense of the IBF, WBC, and WBO Super Bantamweight titles. Inoue landed 20 more total punches (140-120) and 10 more power punches (84-74) than Nakatani.
9:45 a.m. ET: Inoue vs. Nakatani – Round 12
Inoue started unloading more power punches. Nakatani had moments in the final round, but Inoue landed the better punches. This was an entertaining fight that lived up to previous expectations. Although Nakatani put up a good fight, Inoue clearly won this contest.
10-9 Inoue, 116-112 Inoue
9:40 a.m. ET: Inoue vs. Nakatani – Round 11
Even after taking damage, Inoue was still aggressive to start the 11th round. The monster was pressuring Nakatani and found success.
10-9 Inoue, 106-103 Inoue
9:36 a.m. ET: Inoue vs. Nakatani – Round 10
Nakatani still landed significant punches and was very close to connecting on a big power shot. Currently, Nakatani appears to be the fresher fighter.
Nakatani began to bleed after a headbutt. The contest stopped, but the fight continued after the doctor checked him. Inoue is a -425 favorite right now while Nakatani is +300.
10-9 Nakatani, 96-94 Inoue
9:31 a.m. ET: Inoue vs. Nakatani – Round 9
Nakatani found success early in the ninth, but Inoue continued to bounce back. This was a clear round for Nakatani as he landed more quality punches.
10-9 Nakatani, 87-84 Inoue
9:27 a.m. ET: Inoue vs. Nakatani – Round 8
Both fighters brought their best in this round as each landed multiple punch combinations. Inoue seems to be gaining confidence the longer the fight lasts.
10-9 Inoue, 78-74 Inoue
9:23 a.m. ET: Inoue vs. Nakatani – Round 7
Inoue began to pressure Nakatani again as he did in the first few rounds. The Monster is once again in control as he landed at a high rate on Nakatani in the seventh.
10-9 Inoue, 68-65 Inoue
9:19 a.m. ET: Inoue vs. Nakatani – Round 6
Nakatani’s volume has increased, which has equated to more success for him. At the end of the round, Nakatani landed a big punch.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, Inoue is currently a -1800 favorite with Nakatani being a +750 underdog.
10-9 Nakatani, 58-56 Inoue
9:15 a.m. ET: Inoue vs. Nakatani – Round 5
Nakatani was landing clean on Inoue at the beginning of the fifth round. Inoue was a little bit more passive in this round than he was previously. This was Nakatani’s best round.
10-9 Nakatani, 49-46
9:11 a.m. ET: Inoue vs. Nakatani – Round 4
Inoue’s punches were landing clean in the first minute of the fourth round. Nakatani connected but struggled to put together multiple combinations.
10-9, 40-36 Inoue
9:07 a.m. ET: Inoue vs. Nakatani – Round 3
Nakatani was having success with his jab, but Inoue responded with a bunch of punches of his own. Inoue cornered Nakatani and landed a few power punches.
10-9, 30-27 Inoue
9:03 a.m. ET: Inoue vs. Nakatani – Round 2
Inoue displayed elite head movement at the start of this round. Nakatani landed towards the end of the round, but Inoue began to excel as a counterpuncher.
10-9, 20-18 Inoue
8:59 a.m. ET: Inoue vs. Nakatani – Round 1
Inoue’s quickness was a difference maker in the first round. Nakatani was passive and seemed to be feeling Inoue out.
10-9 Inoue
8:52 a.m. ET: Inoue and Nakatani are here!
Junto Nakatani and Naoya Inoue make their entrances before their Super Bantamweight Championship contest.
Here is Nakatani’s walk to the ring.
The reigning champion, Inoue, comes out last.
Full Card
Undisputed Super Bantamweight Title Bout: Naoya Inoue (c) vs. Junto Nakatani
Yoshiki Takei def. DeKang Wang via majority decision (76-76, 77-75, 77-75)
Takuma Inoue def. Kazuto Ioka via unanimous decision (118-108, 119-107, 120-106)
Jin Sasaki def. Sora Tanaka by split decision (97-93, 96-94, 94-96)
Toshiki Shimomachi def. Reiya Abe by majority decision (95-95, 96-94, 96-94)
Yuito Moriwaki def. Deok No Yun by split decision (96-94, 96-94, 93-97)
Kosuke Tomioka vs. Shogo Tanaka ends via split draw (97-93, 94-96, 95-95)
