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Naoya Inoue Vs. Junto Nakatani Full Card: Ringwalk Times
TL;DR
Naoya Inoue faces Junto Nakatani on May 2, 2026, for the undisputed junior featherweight championship in Tokyo. Inoue is the favorite, but Nakatani is seen as a potential upset candidate.
Key points
- Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani fight on May 2, 2026
- Inoue is the favorite for the match
- Fight is for the undisputed junior featherweight championship
- Event taking place in Tokyo
- Considered the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history
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Japanese boxer Naoya Inoue (L) and Junto Nakatani shake hands following a weigh-in ahead of their May 2 boxing match in Tokyo on May 1, 2026. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP via Getty Images)
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The biggest fight in Japanese boxing history is just hours away. Naoya Inoue will take on Junto Nakatani in a battle for the former's undisputed junior featherweight championship. Inoue is favored, but many give Nakatani a chance to pull the upset. Here's the info you need to watch.
How to Watch Inoue vs. Nakatani
If you're a big-time boxing fan, now is the time for you to strongly consider DAZN Ultimate. You get Inoue-Nakatani, plus 11 other pay-per-views. While the price is a bit steep, it is an understandable commitment if you really love the sport.
The card streams worldwide on DAZN starting at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT on Saturday morning. A standard DAZN subscription starts at $20.99 per month in the U.S. and £15.99 per month in the UK, while Japanese viewers can watch free-to-air on Lemino.
Inoue vs. Nakatani Ringwalk Times
If you're an American fight fan, your day is going to start very early.
Inoue and Nakatani are expected to make their ringwalks at approximately 8 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. BST / 9 p.m. JST, with the Takuma Inoue vs. Kazuto Ioka co-main event going off between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. ET. Ringwalk timing always depends on how long the earlier fights last, so don’t be late to the broadcast.
Full Fight Card
Beyond Inoue-Nakatani, the card is packed with intriguing Japanese fighters. The co-main event is especially strong.
Here is the full lineup for Saturday morning:
- Naoya Inoue (c) (32-0) vs. Junto Nakatani (32-0) — Super Bantamweight, Undisputed WBA/WBC/IBF/WBO/Ring Titles
- Takuma Inoue (c) (21-2) vs. Kazuto Ioka (32-4-1) — Bantamweight, WBC Title
- Toshiki Shimomachi vs. Reiya Abe — Featherweight
- Sora Tanaka vs. Jin Sasaki — Welterweight, OPBF Title
- Kosuke Tomioka vs. Shogo Tanaka — Flyweight, WBO Asia Pacific Title
Q&A
What time does the Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani fight start?
The fight is scheduled for May 2, 2026, with specific ringwalk times to be announced closer to the event.
Where can I watch the Inoue vs. Nakatani boxing match?
The match will be available to watch on various sports networks and streaming platforms, details of which will be provided closer to the fight date.
What is at stake in the Inoue vs. Nakatani fight?
The fight is for Naoya Inoue's undisputed junior featherweight championship title, making it a significant event in Japanese boxing history.
