By Felix Jesus Mendoza
The Japanese boxer Naoya Inoue ratified his position as absolute monarch of the super bantamweight to the defeat Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision. The confrontation took place at the Tokyo Dome, where they clashed I play the belts of the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and The Ring.
After twelve rounds of high technical intensitythe judges handed out cards of 116-112, 115-113 and 116-112 to confirm the victory of the defending champion.
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During the first three episodes, Both fighters maintained a safe distance to analyze the trajectories of the blows..
There were no significant power exchanges at this start, as respect for each other’s undefeated record prevailed over offense. It was a period of tactical study where Naoya Inoue He sought to decipher his compatriot’s left-handed guard and greater reach.
Tactical adjustments and dominance in the middle distance
From the fourth round onwards, the dynamics of the fight changed towards a more frequent exchange of combinations in the center of the ring.
Nakatani used his height to connect from the peripheryachieving favorable moments especially in the sixth spherical. However, the response capacity of Naoya Inoue It was present in the seventh turn, where it increased the speed of execution and the explosiveness of its attacks.
The challenger presented resistance through the constant use of uppercuts and long blows that impacted the champion’s face.. Despite suffering a cut on his left eyebrow from an unintended headbutt in the tenth round, Nakatani continued with the pressure strategy. At this point in the dispute, Naoya Inoue He adjusted his lateral movements to avoid the ropes and resume the preserve watch over of the combat times.
Resolution of the undisputed championship
In the final stage of the fight, experience in championship fights allowed the owner of the titles to manage his advantage on the scorecards. While Nakatani I was trying to urgently close the distance in the last episodethe monarch prioritized solid defense and precise counterattacks. With this result, the professional record of Naoya Inoue rises to 33 wins without losses, consolidating his seventh successful defense in the 122-pound division.
Although no official statements were issued in the ring at length due to the immediacy of the closurethe official broadcast team highlighted the historical importance of the event for Japanese sport.
After the official announcement of the verdict, Naoya Inoue He greeted the audience present, marking a milestone in attendance at the sports venue. The defeated boxer, for his part, suffered his first professional setback after a competitive performance that was recognized by the judges.
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