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Nakatani welcomes ‘opportunity’ to face Inoue after beating Cuellar

Junto Nakatani welcomes the “opportunity” to face Naoya Inoue after he knocked out David Cuellar on Monday.

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NAKATANI WELCOMES MEGA-FIGHT AGAINST INOUE AFTER RETAINING WBC BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE

Nakatani welcomes a possible mega-fight against Inoue after he retained his World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight title.

Furthermore, the 27-year-old rising Japanese star proved he was ready for the big time by flooring Cuellar twice in the third round in Tokyo.

Moreover, Nakatani (30-0, 23 KOs) wants to unify all bantamweight titles first before taking a shot at compatriot Inoue (29-0, 26 KOs).

“I want to establish myself as a great bantamweight and possibly move up in weight but it will be a year of challenges for me,” Nakatani said after Monday’s fight.

“I’m not setting any timeframe (for the Inoue fight); next year, maybe further on,” he added.

If Junto Nakatani spends this year at 118 looking to unify titles:
– Nishida in June
– Tsutsumi in the Fall

Then moves up to 122 and fights the likes of Luis Nery/Marlon Tapales etc

Would set up a super fight with Naoya Inoue in early 2026

— #RingsideFracas (@Ringside_Fracas) February 24, 2025

NISHIDA’S IBF TITLE AT STAKE FOR NEXT UNIFICATION BOUT FOR JUNTO

Meanwhile, Ryosuke Nishida’s International Boxing Federation (IBF) bantamweight belt may be at stake as Nakatani’s next possible fight.

Moreover, Nishida watched before joining Nakatani in the right after the fight before they agreed to a unification fight.

Furthermore, Nakatani eyes to claim all four world bantamweight belts before moving to super bantamweight and possibly face Inoue.

“I really don’t know (possible Inoue fight). But it’s something I’m looking forward to,” Nakatani said.

“It’ll be a big fight, not just in Japan, but around the world,” he added.

Junto Nakatani knocks out David Cuellar in round three to retain his WBC bantamweight world title. Demolition job. pic.twitter.com/CJ9jGBv1oB

— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) February 24, 2025

INOUE TO TAKE ON WBC MANDATORY CHALLENGER PICASSO IN VEGAS FIRST

Inoue is lined up to take on WBC mandatory challenger Alan Picasso of Mexico in Las Vegas in June.

Furthermore, the undisputed super bantamweight champion and Nakatani are both promoted by Top Rank chief executive officer Bob Arum.

Moreover, Arum is looking at a late 2025 or a 2026 schedule for an Inoue-Nakatani showdown in Japan.

“He (Inoue) is rated as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters and along with that I have a lot of respect for him,” Nakatani said of the boxer also known as “Monster.”

“And I’m influenced by him. i want to improve my rankings in the pound-for-pound as well,” he added.

Another DOMINANT knockout win for WBC bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani — is a super fight against Naoya Inoue next? 🤔 #NakataniCuellar

🎥 @trboxing pic.twitter.com/dqeWLpm8F8

— All the Smoke Boxing (@atsboxing) February 24, 2025