Naoya Inoue breathes sigh of relief after outlasting Junto Nakatani in superfight
Naoya Inoue successfully defended his unified super bantamweight titles in a hard-fought victory over Junto Nakatani. The bout, billed as a superfight, lived up to expectations with both fighters showcasing skill and resilience. Inoue emerged victorious, but not without being pushed to his limits by a determined challenger.
- ▪Naoya Inoue defended his WBC, WBO, and IBF super bantamweight titles.
- ▪Junto Nakatani was a former world champion moving up in weight for the fight.
- ▪The match took place in front of a packed arena in Japan.
- ▪Inoue won by unanimous decision after 12 intense rounds.
- ▪This victory solidifies Inoue's status as one of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world.
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