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Inoue defeats Nakatani, retains undisputed super‑bantamweight titles

Naoya Inoue retained his undisputed super‑bantamweight titles by unanimous decision over Junto Nakatani at the Tokyo Dome, handing Nakatani his first career defeat.

Inoue (33‑0, 27 KOs) outclassed Nakatani (32‑1, 24 KOs) with scorecards of 116‑112, 115‑113, 116‑112, solidifying his legacy as the “Monster.” The bout, the biggest Japanese boxing match of the generation, saw Inoue keep his unbeaten streak and his collection of titles across multiple weight classes. Nakatani, a former gold‑medal gold medalist and former unified bantamweight champion, struggled against the Japanese superstar and suffered his first loss. saltysenoritaaz.com