Nakatani vs Inoue

When is Nakatani vs Inoue?

Junto Nakatani could take on Takuma Inoue in Summer 2025 Japan.

The fight would be contested over 12 rounds in the Bantamweight division, which means the weight limit would be 118 pounds (8.4 stone or 53.5 kg).

Nakatani vs Inoue stats

Junto Nakatani would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 29 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 22 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Takuma Inoue would make his way to the ring with a record of 20 wins, 2 losses and 0 draws, with 5 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Nakatani would have a massive power advantage over Inoue, boasting a 76% knockout percentage compared to Inoue's 25%.

Junto Nakatani is the younger man by 2 years, at 26 years old.

Nakatani has a height advantage of 2 inches over Inoue. This also extends to a 3-inch reach advantage.

Junto Nakatani fights out of the southpaw stance, while Takuma Inoue is an orthodox fighter.

Nakatani is currently arguably the less experienced fighter, having had 7 more fights, and made his debut in 2015, 1 year and 4 months later than Inoue, whose first professional fight was in 2013. He has fought 60 fewer professional rounds, totaling 143 compared to Inoue's 203.

Junto Nakatani goes into the fight ranked number 1 by The Ring at bantamweight.

Takuma Inoue is currently ranked number 3 by the WBA, 2 by the WBC, 5 by the IBF, and 5 by The Ring in the 118lb division.

Nakatani vs Inoue form

Nakatani remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he beat Tasana Salapat on October 14, 2024, by technical knockout in the 6th round in their WBC World Bantamweight championship fight at Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan.

Prior to that, he had beaten Vincent Astrolabio on July 20, 2024, by knockout in the 1st round in their WBC World Bantamweight championship fight at Kokugikan, Tokyo.

Going into that contest, he had won against Alejandro Santiago on February 24, 2024, by technical knockout in the 6th round in their WBC World Bantamweight championship fight at Kokugikan, Tokyo.

Before that, he had beaten Argi Cortes on September 18, 2023, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Bantamweight championship fight at Ariake Arena, Koto-Ku.

He had defeated Andrew Moloney on May 20, 2023, by knockout in the 12th round in their WBO World Junior Bantamweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, United States.

Inoue has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance 3 times.

In his last fight, he lost to Seiya Tsutsumi on October 13, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Bantamweight championship fight at Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan.

Prior to that, he had won against Sho Ishida on May 6, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Bantamweight championship fight at Tokyo Dome, Tokyo.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Jerwin Ancajas on February 24, 2024, by knockout in the 9th round in their WBA World Bantamweight championship fight at Kokugikan, Tokyo.

Before that, he had beaten Liborio Solis on April 8, 2023, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Bantamweight championship fight at Ariake Arena, Koto-Ku.

He had won against Gakuya Furuhashi on June 7, 2022, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Super Arena, Saitama.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Junto Nakatani has been fighting more than Takuma Inoue.

Junto Nakatani last fought 7 months and 8 days ago, while Takuma Inoue's last outing was 7 months and 9 days ago.

Nakatani's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years and 2 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 4 months and 26 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 37 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 7.4 rounds on average.

Inoue's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 11 months and 15 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 4 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 57 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 11.4 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Nakatani vs Inoue?

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