Inoue beats Nakatani to retain undisputed super bantamweight title

Japanese boxer Naoya Inoue retained his undisputed super bantamweight world title with a unanimous decision victory over compatriot Junto Nakatani in a 12-round contest at the Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026. Inoue, known as the Monster, extended his winning streak in world title bouts to 28, with judges scoring the fight 116-112, 115-113, and 116-112 in his favor. Despite the pressure, he expressed relief at winning and stated that there is still time to create more legendary moments in his boxing career.