The brother of Naoya Inoue is on his way to the ring here learn more about him and see Nakatani arrive in Tokyo below.
What an event and moment for boxing and Japan and Asia and the East today.
A smaller weight fight but still a great one that will see the winner become pound for pound boxing number one for us.
A nervous Nakatani walked into the stadium a short time ago:
The Naoya Inoue brother who is also a boxer is on his way to the ring at the moment — Takuma Inoue:
Here’s who he is for those new to boxing.
Takuma Inoue:
- Born: Dec 26, 1995 in Zama, Kanagawa, Japan
- Brother: Younger brother of 4-division champ Naoya Inoue
- Pro debut: Turned pro at 17 in Dec 2013
- Stance: Orthodox fighter, 5’4½” with 64½” reach
- Record: 21 wins, 2 losses, only 5 KOs
- Titles: 2-time bantamweight champ: WBA 2023-2024, WBC since Nov 2025
- First belt: Won interim WBC bantamweight title in 2018 vs Tasana Salapat
- Tough loss: Lost to Nordine Oubaali for WBC title in 2019
- Style: Skilled boxer, not a big puncher — 25% KO ratio
- Family team: Trained by dad Shingo, same gym as Naoya
Get ready for the main event between Inoue vs Nakatani shortly.
