JUNTO NAKATANI

Junto Nakatani has incorporated specific changes in anticipation of his May 2 megafight against Naoya Inoue, saying, "I believe I can deliver a performance that will satisfy all 55,000 spectators."

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Oscar Collazo enters the arena for his fight against Jesus Haro. (March 14, 2026)

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Naoya Inoue (left) and Junto Nakatani pose for the media at the end of their March 6 press conference to announce their May 2, 2026 superfight at the Tokyo Dome.

Naoya Inoue-Junto Nakatani, Takuma Inoue-Kazuto Ioka is now set

Naoya Inoue walks to the ring for his fight with Alan David Picasso on December 27, 2025.

Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani confirmed for May 2 at Tokyo Dome

(Left to right) Shingo Inoue, Takuma Inoue, Naoya Inoue and Yoshiki Takei celebrate a big night at the 2025 Japanese Boxing Commission (JBC) awards

Naoya Inoue, Mizuki Hiruta, Teraji-Akui top JBC 2025 boxing awards honorees

Junto Nakatani (left) and Naoya Inoue stand at a press conference ahead of their separate fights scheduled for December 2025.

Naoya Inoue-Junto Nakatani superfight targeted for May 2 at Tokyo Dome

Terence Crawford slaps hands at a public workout.

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Naoya Inoue heads to the ring for his boxing match with Alan David Picasso on December 27, 2025.

Who will be Naoya Inoue’s rival?

Jnto Nakatani (right) and Sebastian Hernandez trade hooks during their boxing match on December 27, 2025.

Judges all favor Junto Nakatani against unlucky Mexican Sebastian Hernandez

Naoya Inoue stands onstage at a press conference ahead of his boxing match with Alan David Picasso in December 2025.

Naoya Inoue ready for 'critical fight' against Alan Picasso