On March 6, a press conference was held at a Tokyo hotel to officially announce the long-awaited superfight between undisputed world champion Naoya Inoue (Ohashi) and Junto Nakatani (M.T). The bout for the undisputed Super Bantamweight / Junior Featherweight world championship will take place at the Tokyo Dome on May 2.
■Undefeated PFP Stars Set for Historic Showdown
Inoue (32-0, 27 KOs), the absolute ruler who has overwhelmed numerous elite opponents to date, will defend his undisputed Super Bantamweight / Junior Featherweight crown. Challenging him is Nakatani (32-0, 24 KOs), a formidable champion who has secured titles across three weight classes. This matchup between two undefeated PFP stars is expected to be a landmark event in boxing history.
At the press conference, Inoue expressed his resolve: “We have both kept our promises to reach this day. I want everyone to witness this historic moment. I will enter the ring in the best condition of my career.” Nakatani responded with equal determination: “I am grateful for this massive opportunity. I will deliver the best performance possible. I intend to show how much I have grown and will certainly become the world champion [at this weight].”
Promoter Hideyuki Ohashi spoke with deep emotion: “I feel a strange sensation, as if there is a hole in my heart now that this day has finally arrived.” Alongside the Inoue-Nakatani main event, the card will feature a high-stakes encounter between Takuma Inoue and Kazuto Ioka. “It feels truly surreal to have these four names together. I believe there will be a chemical reaction on the day that results in an extraordinary night of boxing,” Ohashi added.
