Junto Nakatani Fighter Profile Record, Bio, Stats & Fight History
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JUNTO NAKATANI
“BIG BANG”
JAPAN • SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT
W-L-D
32-1-0
(T)KO
24-0
KO RATE
75.0%
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Japan
WT CLASS
Super Bantamweight
HT / WT
5′ 8″, 121.5 lbs
BIRTHDATE
01/02/1998 (28)
STANCE
Southpaw
REACH
68.5″ (174cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Sagamihara, Japan • M.T Boxing Gym
NICKNAME
Big Bang
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Junto Nakatani Record
WINS32
KO/TKO
24
DECISION
8
LOSSES1
KO/TKO
0
DECISION
1
DRAWS0
DECISION
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Naoya Inoue 🥇
Japan
Japan
Tokyo, Tokyo Dome
May / 02 / 2026
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 12 (3:00)
May / 02 / 2026
ROUND12
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Undisputed World Super Bantamweight Titles • Nakatani vs. Inoue
Challenger vs Champion
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Naoya Inoue
BillingMain Event (Tokyo Dome Mega-Fight)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup121½ lbs vs 122 lbs
Opponent Record32-0-0 (27 KOs)
Nakatani Record at Bout32-0-0 (24 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$6,000,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Junto Nakatani: +170 (Underdog)
vs
Naoya Inoue: -205 (Favorite)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Robert Hoyle
Raul Caiz Sr: 113-115 (Inoue)
Patrick Morley: 112-116 (Inoue)
Juan Carlos Pelayo: 112-116 (Inoue)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisors: George Martinez (IBF), Kevin Noone (WBC), Gustavo Olivieri (WBO). Highly anticipated pound-for-pound Japanese civil war. Nakatani boxed heroically using his southpaw length, giving Inoue the fiercest test of his 122 lbs undisputed reign before losing a competitive unanimous decision.
WIN
Sebastian Hernandez Reyes
Mexico
Mexico
Riyadh, Mohammed Abdo Arena
Dec / 27 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 12 (3:00)
Dec / 27 / 2025
ROUND12
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Super Bantamweight Showcase • Nakatani vs. Hernandez
Super Bantamweight Debut
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Sebastian Hernandez Reyes
BillingMain Event (Riyadh Season)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup120¾ lbs vs 120¾ lbs
Opponent Record20-0-0
Nakatani Record at Bout31-0-0 (24 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,500,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Junto Nakatani: -550 (Favorite)
vs
Sebastian Hernandez: +380 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Deon Dwarte
Nawaf Almohaimeed: 118-110
Mike Hayel: 115-113
Gary Kitanoski: 115-113
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nakatani tested the 122 lbs waters in Saudi Arabia, using superior footwork and combination punching to comfortably hand the undefeated Mexican puncher Hernandez his first professional loss.
WIN
Ryosuke Nishida 🥇
Japan
Japan
Tokyo, Ariake Colosseum
Jun / 08 / 2025
RTD
Rnd 6 (3:00)
Jun / 08 / 2025
ROUND6
TIME3:00
METHODRTD
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBC & IBF World Bantamweight Unification • Nakatani vs. Nishida
Unified World Champion
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Ryosuke Nishida
BillingMain Event (Unification)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup117¾ lbs vs 117¾ lbs
Opponent Record10-0-0
Nakatani Record at Bout30-0-0 (23 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,000,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Junto Nakatani: -350 (Favorite)
vs
Ryosuke Nishida: +270 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Yuji Fukuchi
Tetsuya Iida: 59-55
Koji Tanaka: 58-56
Kazutoshi Yoshida: 58-56
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisors: Tsuyoshi Yasukochi (IBF & WBC). Domestic unification battle. Nakatani systematically broke down the IBF champion Nishida with heavy power punches, forcing Nishida’s corner to stop the bout after round six.
WIN
David Cuellar Contreras 🥇
Mexico
Mexico
Tokyo, Koto-Ku, Ariake Arena
Feb / 24 / 2025
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (3:04)
Feb / 24 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME3:04
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBC World Bantamweight Title • Nakatani vs. Cuellar
Defending Champion
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs David Cuellar Contreras
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup117½ lbs vs 117¾ lbs
Opponent Record28-0-0
Nakatani Record at Bout29-0-0 (22 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Junto Nakatani: -700 (Favorite)
vs
David Cuellar: +450 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Michael Griffin
Lee Every: 20-18
Steve Morrow: 20-18
David Sutherland: 20-18
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Duane Ford (WBC). Devastating third-round knockout of the undefeated Mexican challenger Cuellar at 3:04 to retain the WBC belt in clinical style.
WIN
Tasana Salapat 🥇
Thailand
Thailand
Tokyo, Koto-Ku, Ariake Arena
Oct / 14 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (2:59)
Oct / 14 / 2024
ROUND6
TIME2:59
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBC World Bantamweight Title • Nakatani vs. Salapat
Defending Champion
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Tasana Salapat
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup117¾ lbs vs 117¾ lbs
Opponent Record76-1-0
Nakatani Record at Bout28-0-0 (21 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,200,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Junto Nakatani: -1000 (Favorite)
vs
Tasana Salapat: +650 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Laurence Cole
Alan Krebs: 49-46
Juan Carlos Pelayo: 50-45
Kevin Scott: 50-45
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Michael George (WBC). Nakatani wore down the vastly experienced Salapat with rapid power combinations before halting him with one second left in round six.
WIN
Vincent Astrolabio 🥇
Philippines
Philippines
Tokyo, Kokugikan
Jul / 20 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:37)
Jul / 20 / 2024
ROUND1
TIME2:37
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBC World Bantamweight Title • Nakatani vs. Astrolabio
Defending Champion
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Vincent Astrolabio
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup117¼ lbs vs 117½ lbs
Opponent Record19-4-0
Nakatani Record at Bout27-0-0 (20 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Junto Nakatani: -850 (Favorite)
vs
Vincent Astrolabio: +550 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Thomas Taylor
Judges: Jose Manzur, Chris Migliore, Michael Tate
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Mauricio Sulaiman (WBC). Devastating one-round finish. Nakatani landed a laser-sharp straight left directly to Astrolabio’s solar plexus, putting the Filipino down for the count at 2:37.
WIN
Alexandro Santiago 🥇
Mexico
Mexico
Tokyo, Kokugikan
Feb / 24 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (1:12)
Feb / 24 / 2024
ROUND6
TIME1:12
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBC World Bantamweight Title • Nakatani vs. Santiago
Captured 3rd Weight World Title
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Alexandro Santiago
BillingMain Event (118 lbs Debut)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup117½ lbs vs 117¾ lbs
Opponent Record28-3-5
Nakatani Record at Bout26-0-0 (19 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$800,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Junto Nakatani: -600 (Favorite)
vs
Alexandro Santiago: +400 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Laurence Cole
Fernando Barbosa: 50-45
Alan Krebs: 50-45
Joel Scobie: 50-45
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Miguel Angel de Pablos (WBC). Nakatani became a three-division world champion, dropping defending champion Santiago twice in the sixth round before referee Laurence Cole stopped the fight.
WIN
Argi Cortes 🥇
Mexico
Mexico
Tokyo, Koto-Ku, Ariake Arena
Sep / 18 / 2023
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 12 (3:00)
Sep / 18 / 2023
ROUND12
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBO World Super Flyweight Title • Nakatani vs. Cortes
Defending Champion
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Argi Cortes
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup114¾ lbs vs 114½ lbs
Opponent Record25-3-2
Nakatani Record at Bout25-0-0 (19 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$600,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Junto Nakatani: -1200 (Favorite)
vs
Argi Cortes: +750 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Steve Willis
Lynne Carter: 118-107
Efrain Lebron: 119-106
Luis Ruiz: 119-106
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Leon Panoncillo (WBO). Nakatani dropped Cortes three times across 12 fast-paced rounds to retain his WBO 115 lbs crown via wide unanimous decision.
WIN
Andrew Moloney 🥇
Australia
Australia
Nevada, Las Vegas, MGM Grand
May / 20 / 2023
KO/TKO
Rnd 12 (2:42)
May / 20 / 2023
ROUND12
TIME2:42
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Vacant WBO World Super Flyweight Title • Nakatani vs. Moloney
Captured 2nd Weight World Title
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Andrew Moloney
BillingCo-Main Event (Haney vs Lomachenko PPV)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup114½ lbs vs 114½ lbs
Opponent Record25-2-0
Nakatani Record at Bout24-0-0 (18 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$500,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Junto Nakatani: -300 (Favorite)
vs
Andrew Moloney: +230 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Mark Nelson
Max DeLuca: 108-99
Patricia Morse Jarman: 108-99
Benoit Roussel: 107-100
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Craig Hubble (WBO). Consensus 2023 Knockout of the Year. Moloney was dropped in rounds two and eleven, before Nakatani detonated a colossal left overhand in round twelve to render Moloney unconscious at 2:42.
WIN
Francisco Rodriguez Jr
Mexico
Mexico
Saitama, Saitama, Super Arena
Nov / 01 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00)
Nov / 01 / 2022
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Super Flyweight Attraction • Nakatani vs. Rodriguez Jr
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Francisco Rodriguez Jr
BillingFeatured Undercard (Teraji vs Kyoguchi)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup114½ lbs vs 115 lbs
Opponent Record36-5-1
Nakatani Record at Bout23-0-0 (18 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$250,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Junto Nakatani: -450 (Favorite)
vs
Francisco Rodriguez: +325 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Tetsuya Iida
Kazunobu Asao: 98-91
Akihiko Katsuragi: 99-90
Toshio Sugiyama: 97-92
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nakatani tested the 115 lbs division against former world champion Rodriguez Jr, using his southpaw reach and sharp body punching to secure a clear unanimous decision.
WIN
Ryota Yamauchi 🥇
Japan
Japan
Saitama, Saitama, Super Arena
Apr / 09 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 8 (2:20)
Apr / 09 / 2022
ROUND8
TIME2:20
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBO World Flyweight Title • Nakatani vs. Yamauchi
Defending Champion
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Ryota Yamauchi
BillingCo-Main Event (Golovkin vs Murata)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup111¾ lbs vs 112 lbs
Opponent Record8-1-0
Nakatani Record at Bout22-0-0 (17 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$300,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Katsuhiko Nakamura
Nobuto Ikehara: 70-63
Toshio Sugiyama: 70-63
Kazutoshi Yoshida: 70-63
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Tsuyoshi Yasukochi (WBO). Nakatani battered his mandatory challenger with surgical accuracy before referee Katsuhiko Nakamura waved off the contest at 2:20 of round eight.
WIN
Angel Acosta 🥇
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Arizona, Tucson, Casino Del Sol
Sep / 10 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (0:32)
Sep / 10 / 2021
ROUND4
TIME0:32
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBO World Flyweight Title • Nakatani vs. Acosta
Defending Champion
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Angel Acosta
BillingCo-Main Event (US Debut)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup111¼ lbs vs 112 lbs
Opponent Record22-2-0
Nakatani Record at Bout21-0-0 (16 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$250,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Rocky Burke
Judges: Chris Flores, Robert Hoyle, Rubin Taylor
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Richard DeCuir (WBO). Nakatani fractured former world champion Acosta’s nose in round one with a stinging straight left. After prolonged bleeding, the doctor halted the fight at 0:32 of round four.
WIN
Giemel Magramo 🥇
Philippines
Philippines
Tokyo, Korakuen Hall
Nov / 06 / 2020
KO/TKO
Rnd 8 (2:10)
Nov / 06 / 2020
ROUND8
TIME2:10
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Vacant WBO World Flyweight Title • Nakatani vs. Magramo
Captured 1st World Title
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Giemel Magramo
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup112 lbs vs 111¾ lbs
Opponent Record24-1-0
Nakatani Record at Bout20-0-0 (15 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$150,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Nobuto Ikehara
Biney Martin: 69-64
Masakazu Murase: 70-63
Masahiro Noda: 70-63
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Tsuyoshi Yasukochi (WBO). Nakatani claimed his first major world title at age 22, dismantling top-ranked Magramo with an eighth-round stoppage.
WIN
Milan Melindo
Philippines
Philippines
Tokyo, Korakuen Hall
Oct / 05 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (2:02)
Oct / 05 / 2019
ROUND6
TIME2:02
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Flyweight Showcase • Nakatani vs. Melindo
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Milan Melindo
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup113¾ lbs vs 114 lbs
Opponent Record37-4-0
Nakatani Record at Bout19-0-0 (14 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$80,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Yuji Fukuchi
Judges: Kazunobu Asao, Akihiko Katsuragi, Michiaki Someya
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nakatani halted former unified world champion Melindo in the sixth round via technical knockout.
WIN
Philip Luis Cuerdo
Philippines
Philippines
Tokyo, Korakuen Hall
Jun / 01 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:23)
Jun / 01 / 2019
ROUND1
TIME1:23
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Flyweight Contest • Nakatani vs. Cuerdo
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Philip Luis Cuerdo
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup114½ lbs vs 114½ lbs
Opponent Record11-6-1
Nakatani Record at Bout18-0-0 (13 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cuerdo stopped in just 83 seconds of the opening round.
WIN
Naoki Mochizuki 🥇
Japan
Japan
Tokyo, Korakuen Hall
Feb / 02 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 9 (0:23)
Feb / 02 / 2019
ROUND9
TIME0:23
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Vacant Japanese Flyweight Title • Nakatani vs. Mochizuki
Captured Japanese Title
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Naoki Mochizuki
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup112 lbs vs 112 lbs
Opponent Record15-3-0
Nakatani Record at Bout17-0-0 (12 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Katsuhiko Nakamura
Kazuo Abe: 80-72
Akihiko Katsuragi: 79-73
Biney Martin: 79-73
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Captured the national Japanese flyweight belt via a ninth-round technical knockout.
WIN
Shun Kosaka
Japan
Japan
Tokyo, Korakuen Hall
Oct / 06 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 8 (3:00)
Oct / 06 / 2018
ROUND8
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Japanese Flyweight Title Eliminator • Nakatani vs. Kosaka
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Shun Kosaka
BillingMain Event
Duration8 x 3 min
Weights Matchup111¾ lbs vs 111½ lbs
Opponent Record15-4-0
Nakatani Record at Bout16-0-0 (12 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$35,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Michiaki Someya
Tetsuya Iida: 80-71
Akihiko Katsuragi: 79-72
Katsuhiko Nakamura: 80-71
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nakatani pitched a near-shutout unanimous decision victory over eight rounds.
WIN
Dexter Alimento
Philippines
Philippines
Tokyo, Korakuen Hall
Jul / 07 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (0:36)
Jul / 07 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME0:36
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 International Flyweight Contest • Nakatani vs. Alimento
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Dexter Alimento
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup112 lbs vs 112 lbs
Opponent Record13-3-0
Nakatani Record at Bout15-0-0 (11 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Alimento halted at 0:36 of round three.
WIN
Mario Andrade
Mexico
Mexico
Kanagawa, Yokohama, Arena
Apr / 15 / 2018
Decision – Technical
Rnd 8 (0:43)
Apr / 15 / 2018
ROUND8
TIME0:43
METHODDecision – Technical
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 International Flyweight Contest • Nakatani vs. Andrade
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Mario Andrade
BillingFeatured Bout
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup112 lbs vs 112 lbs
Opponent Record13-6-5
Nakatani Record at Bout14-0-0 (11 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Yuji Fukuchi
Biney Martin: 80-72
Katsuhiko Nakamura: 79-74
Toshio Sugiyama: 80-73
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bout halted early in round eight due to an accidental cut; went to the technical decision scorecards where Nakatani took a wide unanimous decision.
WIN
Jeronil Borres
Philippines
Philippines
Tokyo, Korakuen Hall
Jan / 20 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:56)
Jan / 20 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME1:56
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Super Flyweight Contest • Nakatani vs. Borres
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Jeronil Borres
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration8 x 3 min
Weights Matchup115 lbs vs 115¾ lbs
Opponent Record8-3-1
Nakatani Record at Bout13-0-0 (10 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Borres halted in under two minutes of the opening frame.
WIN
Seigo Yuri Akui
Japan
Japan
Tokyo, Korakuen Hall
Aug / 23 / 2017
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (2:01)
Aug / 23 / 2017
ROUND6
TIME2:01
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Japanese Flyweight Youth Tournament Final • Nakatani vs. Akui
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Seigo Yuri Akui
BillingMain Event
Duration8 x 3 min
Weights Matchup112 lbs vs 112 lbs
Opponent Record11-0-1
Nakatani Record at Bout12-0-0 (9 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nakatani stopped future WBA world flyweight champion Akui at 2:01 of round six in an epic battle between undefeated prospects.
WIN
Yuma Kudo
Japan
Japan
Tokyo, Korakuen Hall
May / 16 / 2017
Decision – Majority
Rnd 6 (3:00)
May / 16 / 2017
ROUND6
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Majority
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Flyweight Contest • Nakatani vs. Kudo
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Yuma Kudo
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration6 x 3 min
Weights Matchup112 lbs vs 111¾ lbs
Opponent Record6-2-2
Nakatani Record at Bout11-0-0 (9 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$15,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Akihiko Katsuragi
Kazuo Abe: 57-57
Takeru Okaniwa: 58-55
Kazutoshi Yoshida: 58-55
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nakatani was tested over six rounds by Kudo, securing a majority decision win.
WIN
Joel Taduran
Philippines
Philippines
Mie, Tsu, Messe Mie
Apr / 16 / 2017
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (0:53)
Apr / 16 / 2017
ROUND4
TIME0:53
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Super Flyweight Contest • Nakatani vs. Taduran
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Joel Taduran
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration6 x 3 min
Weights Matchup113¼ lbs vs 112¾ lbs
Opponent Record8-5-1
Nakatani Record at Bout10-0-0 (8 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$12,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Taduran stopped at 0:53 of round four.
WIN
Atiwit Munyapho
Thailand
Thailand
Tokyo, Shinjuku FACE
Feb / 19 / 2017
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (0:43)
Feb / 19 / 2017
ROUND2
TIME0:43
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Flyweight Contest • Nakatani vs. Munyapho
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Atiwit Munyapho
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration6 x 3 min
Weights Matchup112 lbs vs 111¼ lbs
Opponent Record0-2-0
Nakatani Record at Bout9-0-0 (7 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$10,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stoppage secured early in round two at 0:43.
WIN
Masamichi Yabuki 🥇
Japan
Japan
Tokyo, Korakuen Hall
Dec / 23 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 4 (3:00)
Dec / 23 / 2016
ROUND4
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Japanese East Rookie of the Year Final • Nakatani vs. Yabuki
Tournament Final
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Masamichi Yabuki
BillingTournament Feature
Duration4 x 3 min
Weights Matchup112 lbs vs 111¾ lbs
Opponent Record3-0-0
Nakatani Record at Bout8-0-0 (7 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$8,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Katsuhiko Nakamura
Kazunobu Asao: 39-37
Yuji Fukuchi: 39-37
Masakazu Murase: 39-38
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nakatani defeated future WBC light flyweight world champion Masamichi Yabuki via a hard-fought 4-round unanimous decision.
WIN
Daisuke Yamada
Japan
Japan
Tokyo, Korakuen Hall
Nov / 13 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:40)
Nov / 13 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME1:40
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Flyweight Contest • Nakatani vs. Yamada
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Daisuke Yamada
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration5 x 3 min
Weights Matchup111¾ lbs vs 111¼ lbs
Opponent Record5-2-0
Nakatani Record at Bout7-0-0 (6 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$6,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Yamada halted in round one at 1:40.
WIN
Satoshi Tanaka
Japan
Japan
Tokyo, Korakuen Hall
Oct / 04 / 2016
RTD
Rnd 2 (3:00)
Oct / 04 / 2016
ROUND2
TIME3:00
METHODRTD
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Flyweight Contest • Nakatani vs. Tanaka
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Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Satoshi Tanaka
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration4 x 3 min
Weights Matchup112 lbs vs 112 lbs
Opponent Record1-1-0
Nakatani Record at Bout6-0-0 (5 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$5,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Tanaka retired on his stool after taking heavy punishment over two rounds.
WIN
Shu Muramatsu
Japan
Japan
Tokyo, Korakuen Hall
Jul / 27 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (0:15)
Jul / 27 / 2016
ROUND2
TIME0:15
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Flyweight Contest • Nakatani vs. Muramatsu
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Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Shu Muramatsu
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration4 x 3 min
Weights Matchup111¼ lbs vs 112 lbs
Opponent Record2-3-0
Nakatani Record at Bout5-0-0 (4 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$4,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Muramatsu stopped 15 seconds into round two.
WIN
Anirut Chomyong
Thailand
Thailand
Tokyo, Korakuen Hall
Apr / 28 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:43)
Apr / 28 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME1:43
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Flyweight Contest • Nakatani vs. Chomyong
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Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Anirut Chomyong
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration4 x 3 min
Weights Matchup111¼ lbs vs 111¼ lbs
Opponent Record0-0-0 (Debut)
Nakatani Record at Bout4-0-0 (3 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$3,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Chomyong stopped at 1:43 of round one.
WIN
Tetsuya Tomioka
Japan
Japan
Tokyo, Korakuen Hall
Jan / 28 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:17)
Jan / 28 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME2:17
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Light Flyweight Contest • Nakatani vs. Tomioka
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Tetsuya Tomioka
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration4 x 3 min
Weights Matchup107¾ lbs vs 107¾ lbs
Opponent Record1-0-0
Nakatani Record at Bout3-0-0 (2 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$3,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Tomioka stopped at 2:17 of round three.
WIN
Magnum Nishida
Japan
Japan
Tokyo, Shinjuku FACE
Nov / 22 / 2015
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 4 (3:00)
Nov / 22 / 2015
ROUND4
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Flyweight Contest • Nakatani vs. Nishida
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Magnum Nishida
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration4 x 3 min
Weights Matchup106¾ lbs vs 108 lbs
Opponent Record5-5-0
Nakatani Record at Bout2-0-0 (2 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,500 USD
Officials & Scorecards
Judges: 40-34, 40-34, 40-33
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nakatani secured a dominant shutout win across all four rounds.
WIN
Akira Kokubo
Japan
Japan
Tokyo, Korakuen Hall
Jul / 17 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (1:06)
Jul / 17 / 2015
ROUND4
TIME1:06
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Light Flyweight Contest • Nakatani vs. Kokubo
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Akira Kokubo
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration4 x 3 min
Weights Matchup107¼ lbs vs 107¼ lbs
Opponent Record1-5-3
Nakatani Record at Bout1-0-0 (1 KO)
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kokubo stopped at 1:06 of round four.
WIN
Junichi Itoga
Japan
Japan
Gifu, Gifu, Industrial Hall
Apr / 26 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:33)
Apr / 26 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME1:33
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional Boxing Debut • Nakatani vs. Itoga
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupJunto Nakatani vs Junichi Itoga
BillingPro Debut
Duration4 x 3 min
Weights Matchup104¾ lbs vs 104¾ lbs
Opponent Record0-0-0 (Debut)
Nakatani Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Junto Nakatani’s professional debut at age 17. Nakatani stopped Itoga inside 93 seconds of the first round.
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