Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani showcases Japan’s boxing boom

TOKYO — Billed as “The Day,” May 2 is turning out to be the biggest-ever occasion for Japanese boxing. It’s when Naoya Inoue (32-0, 27 KOs), the undisputed super-bantamweight world champion, fights Junto “Big Bang” Nakatani (32-0, 24 KOs), the up-and-coming boxer some think might finally beat “The Monster.” READ: Naoya Inoue, Junto Nakatani both win to set up super fight Both are undefeated. Inoue is No. 2 in the pound-for-pound rankings compiled by Ring Magazine, while Nakatani is No. 6. And it’s not everyday that you get two Japanese so high on that list. Tickets for a crowd of […]... Keep on reading: Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani showcases Japan’s boxing boom

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