Tokyo, May 1, 2026 (AFP) - Nakatani says won't be intimidated in sold-out Inoue title clash

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2026-05-01

Japan's Junto Nakatani said he won't be intimidated when he faces fellow unbeaten countryman Naoya "Monster" Inoue on Saturday in front of 55,000 fans at a sold-out Tokyo Dome. Nakatani is aiming to dethrone undisputed super bantamweight world champion Inoue and take his place as the new king of Japanese boxing. Both fighters have 32-0 records and the bout has generated huge interest at home and overseas. Nakatani told reporters after Friday's we......

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