Japan’s Inoue beats Nakatani to retain undisputed super bantamweight title
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“Naoya Inoue wins 116-112, 115-113, 116-112”
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While MiddleEasy reports the specific scores as 116-112, 115-113, and 116-112, the other sources only confirm a 'unanimous decision' without listing the specific numbers. The other search results for 'Judge' are irrelevant dictionary or legal definitions.
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“Japanese boxer Naoya Inoue has retained his undisputed super bantamweight world title with a unanimous decision victory over compatriot Junto Nakatani”
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Three independent news sources (BBC Sport, AP/AOL, and a general news report) confirm Naoya Inoue defeated Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision to retain his undisputed super bantamweight title.
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— Inoue vs Nakatani: Naoya Inoue beats Junto Nakatani in Tokyo to remain undisputed. ITS THE ERA OF THE MONSTER Naoya Inoue earns a unanimous decision over Junto Nakatani, defending his WBC super-bantam…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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— Naoya Inoue cemented his legacy with a unanimous decision win against fellow Japanese Junto Nakatani to retain his undisputed super-bantamweight status in Tokyo.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/cj0pjp25y69o
https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/cj0pjp25y69o
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— TOKYO (AP) — Naoya Inoue retained his undisputed super-bantamweight crown with a unanimous decision victory over Junto Nakatani on Saturday in one of the biggest bouts in Japanese boxing history.
https://www.aol.com/articles/naoya-inoue-beats-junto-nakatan…
https://www.aol.com/articles/naoya-inoue-beats-junto-nakatan…
“a gripping 12-round contest in Tokyo”
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Multiple sources confirm the fight took place in Tokyo at the Tokyo Dome and lasted 12 rounds (MiddleEasy explicitly mentions 12 rounds, others confirm the Tokyo location).
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— Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani trade punches during Saturday's fight at the Tokyo Dome. View image in fullscreen. The fight took place before a crowd of 55,000 at the Tokyo Dome.
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/may/02/naoya-inoue-ju…
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/may/02/naoya-inoue-ju…
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— Naoya Inoue fights Junto Nakatani in a super bantamweight fight from Tokyo. Here is how to watch with time and streamThe Inoue vs Nakatani fight will take place in the early hours of Saturday, May 2.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/boxing/2026/05/01/inou…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/boxing/2026/05/01/inou…
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— Naoya Inoue stayed perfect, but Junto Nakatani made him earn it over 12 rounds at the Tokyo Dome. Inoue defeated Nakatani by unanimous decision Saturday in Tokyo, taking the scorecards 116-112, 115-11…
https://middleeasy.com/boxing/naoya-inoue-junto-nakatani-tok…
https://middleeasy.com/boxing/naoya-inoue-junto-nakatani-tok…
“in front of 55,000 fans at a sold-out Tokyo Dome on Saturday”
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The Guardian confirms the fight was at the Tokyo Dome with 55,000 fans. However, the other search results for this claim are dictionary definitions of 'fight' or unrelated MMA events, providing no further corroboration for the specific attendance or the 'sold-out' status.
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— The meaning of FIGHT is to contend in battle or physical combat; especially : to strive to overcome a person by blows or weapons. How to use fight in a sentence.
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“The 33-year-old, famous as the Monster, extended his winning streak in world title bouts to 28”
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Wikipedia and other sources confirm he is the 'Monster' and an undisputed champion, but the provided evidence does not explicitly confirm his current age as 33 or a specific winning streak of 28 world title bouts.
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— Naoya Inoue, Inoue Naoya; born is a Japanese professional boxer. He has held multiple world championships in four weight classes, and is one of only three male boxers to become the undisputed champion…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naoya_Inoue
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naoya_Inoue
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— Title Bout: WBA World, IBF World, WBC World Bantamweight Title. Status Before Fight: Inoue Champion. Billing: Main Event.Japanese boxing has its biggest domestic showdown in decades locked in, as Naoy…
https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/215031-naoya-i…
https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/215031-naoya-i…
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— Naoya inoue He is the emperor of Japanese boxing. He undisputed world super bantamweight champion successfully defended his titles for the seventh time, this.Chicago Cubs, SPLITTING THE DIFFERENCE: Th…
https://www.sportseu.com/inoue-is-crowned-the-emperor-of-jap…
https://www.sportseu.com/inoue-is-crowned-the-emperor-of-jap…
“Both boxers entered the bout unbeaten at 32-0”
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Two independent sources (DAZN News US and a Head-to-Head stats page) explicitly state that both Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani entered the bout with identical 32-0 records.
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— Naoya Inoue, Inoue Naoya; born is a Japanese professional boxer. He has held multiple world championships in four weight classes, and is one of only three male boxers to become the undisputed champion…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naoya_Inoue
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naoya_Inoue
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— Junto Nakatani brings a record of 32-0-0 across 32 professional bouts (100% win rate).Naoya Inoue enters with 32-0-0 from 32 fights (100% win rate).Inoue's Path to Victory. • Apply pressure and force …
https://boxingnews.com/compare/junto-nakatani-vs-naoya-inoue
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— Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani sport identical 32-0 records. It’s only right that they see who reigns supreme in this domestic showdown todayNaoya Inoue’s Keys to Victory. Beat Nakatani to the punch e…
https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/boxing/naoya-inoue-vs-junto-…
https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/boxing/naoya-inoue-vs-junto-…
“Nakatani moved up a division late last year”
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A news report from December 14, 2023, explicitly states that Junto Nakatani would be transitioning from the super flyweight division to a new weight class (bantamweight).
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— Junto Nakatani (中谷潤人, Nakatani Junto; born 2 January 1998) is a Japanese professional boxer. He has held world championships in three weight classes, including the World Boxing Organization (WBO) flyw…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junto_Nakatani
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junto_Nakatani
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— December 14, 2023 - Japanese fighter Junto Nakatani will be competing in a new weight class, transitioning from the super flyweight division, where he has...
https://premierboxingvault.com/junto-nakatani-to-move-up-to-…
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— Unbeaten lineal, WBC and IBF bantamweight king Junto Nakatani has confirmed his intention to soon campaign in the 122lbs division. The three-division titlist and BoxingScene's No. 7 pound-for ...
https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/junto-nakatani-confirms…
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“a clash of heads late in the 10th round opened a cut above the challenger’s eye”
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The evidence provided for this claim consists only of dictionary definitions of the word 'accidental' and does not contain any report of a head clash or a cut in the 10th round.
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— The meaning of ACCIDENTAL is occurring unexpectedly or by chance. How to use accidental in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Accidental. Frequently Asked Questions About accidental.
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— ACCIDENTAL meaning: 1. happening or existing by chance: 2. a sign showing that there is a temporary change from the…. Learn more.
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— Define accidental. accidental synonyms, accidental pronunciation, accidental translation, English dictionary definition of accidental. accidental left to right: G natural, G flat, G sharp adj. 1. Occu…
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“The fact that he is in the [top 10] pound-for-pound rankings”
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“The win improved Inoue’s overall record to 33 victories, with 27 knockouts (KOs)”
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“Nakatani, who has held world titles in three different weight classes”
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“Nicknamed “Big Bang”, the 28-year-old regularly features in The Ring magazine’s top 10 pound-for-pound rankings”
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“He was fighting only his second bout at super bantamweight”
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“Nakatani, who saw his record drop to 32-1, with 24 KOs”
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“Inoue was fighting at the Tokyo Dome for the second time, having beaten Mexico’s Luis Nery there in May 2024”
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