Here’s the official Inoue vs Nakatani Scorecard today in boxing results in Japan in a huge fight in Japan, America and worldwide in boxing.
By all accounts for most fans in boxing the fight lived up to the hype.
Pound for pound supremo and now number one Naoya Inoue for now has gone into number one worldwide as pound for pound champion of boxing by winning a UD over Junto Nakatani a short time ago in Tokyo.
Here’s the full breakdown from Inoue vs Nakatani, May 2, 2026 at Tokyo Dome:
Official Judge Scorecards
| Judge | Total Score | Rounds for Inoue | Rounds for Nakatani | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Morley | 116-112 | 8 rounds | 4 rounds | Had Inoue up 6-2 after 8, gave Nakatani 9 & 10 |
| Robert Pelayo | 116-112 | 8 rounds | 4 rounds | Mirrored Morley, Inoue swept 11 & 12 |
| Tony Caiz Sr. | 115-113 | 7 rounds | 5 rounds | Gave Nakatani 6, 8, 9, 10, 12 |
Result: Naoya Inoue wins by unanimous decision, retains WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO + Ring super bantamweight titles
How the fight likely broke down round-by-round
Official round-by-round cards weren’t released, but based on live commentary + final totals:
| Rounds | Theme | Consensus on Cards |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 | Inoue controlling distance, sharp jab + lead uppercut | All 3 judges: 5-0 or 4-1 Inoue |
| 6-10 | Nakatani pressure surge, body work, head clash in R10 cuts Nakatani | Caiz gave Nakatani 4 of 5; Morley/Pelayo gave him 2 of 5 |
| 11-12 | Inoue championship rounds: swarmed after cut, landed clean uppercuts | 3 judges: 2-0 Inoue |
In summary — here’s what happened a short time ago in boxing results today:
Scorecards
- Steve Morley: 116-112 Inoue, gave Inoue 8 rounds.
- Robert Pelayo: 116-112 Inoue, gave Inoue 8 rounds.
- Tony Caiz Sr.: 115-113 Inoue, gave Inoue 7 rounds.
Analysis
- All 3 judges agreed Inoue won the fight.
- Two judges had identical 116-112 cards for Inoue.
- Caiz Sr. saw it closest at 115-113, giving Nakatani 5 rounds.
- Rounds 6, 8, 9, and 10 were the main swing rounds between judges.
- Every judge gave Inoue round 11 after Nakatani’s cut opened.
- Inoue’s strong championship rounds 11-12 secured the UD.
- Scorecards reflect Inoue banking early rounds + Nakatani’s middle-round surge.
Overall not the worst judges’ cards we have seen.
The fighter who deserved to win got the win and we thought Nakatani was a bit of an underdog going in — he did well all things considering that.
Here’s some of the reaction to the Inoue Nakatani result today in boxing.
