When it comes to big fights in the lower weight classes, Japan is on fire at the moment with making them regularly at the moment.
The big fight that everyone wants to see is Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani.
Two world champions and multi weight title holders from Japan.
According to some, it is getting closer to happening now. More than ever before.
10 Facts Why Naoye Inoue vs Junto Nakatani Is Biggest Fight In Japan Ever
Here’s why it smashes everything in Japanese history in boxing and all fights in Japanese history:
Undisputed Title: Unites all four junior featherweight belts, a first in Japanese boxing.
Top Talent: Japan’s first top-5 pound-for-pound domestic clash.
Record Crowd: Over 55,000 fans at Tokyo Dome, breaking attendance records.
Historic Venue: First pro boxing event at Tokyo Dome since 1990.
Personal Rivalry: Nakatani seeks redemption from a 2012 amateur loss to Inoue.
Global Reach: Broadcast on ESPN and DAZN, reaching millions worldwide.
Cultural Icons: Inoue (“Monster”) and Nakatani represent Japan’s boxing legacy.
Revenue Peak: Over $10 million in ticket and PPV sales, a Japanese record.
Olympic Roots: Both with Olympic medals, showcasing Japan’s amateur-to-pro strength.
Future Legacy: Winner boosts Japan’s dominance and inspires new talent.
Inoue has a fight next up this month on September 14th.
Not an easy one either.
If he wins some think the Nakatani fight can be finally made before the end of the year in December either just before Christmas or just before New Years.
What a celebration of a fight news that would be for Japan and world boxing.
Naoya Inoue continues to break records in Japan and further afield.
