Boxing : Inoue and Nakatani to clash for title on May 2

Naoya Inoue (32-0, 27 KOs) faces Junto Nakatani (32-0, 24 KOs) on May 2 at Tokyo Dome for the undisputed junior featherweight championship. The matchup is officially confirmed following a news conference in Japan. Fans can catch the action live on Lemino pay-per-view, with U.S. distribution rights pending. Inoue, ranked No. 2 on ESPN's pound-for-pound list, dominated in 2025, winning four bouts, including a unanimous decision over David Picasso. Nakatani, ranked No. 6, aims to become a four-division champion after winning titles at bantamweight, junior bantamweight, and flyweight. He earned a hard-fought victory against Sebastian Hernandez in December. The undercard features Takuma Inoue defending his WBC bantamweight title against former four-division champion Kazuto Ioka. This clash showcases the best of Japan’s boxing talent.