Expert OpinionSunday 27 September
BJ
Barry JonesInoue v NasukawaWBC bantamweight title
Inoue v Nasukawa II: Tokyo rematch for the WBC belt
Barry Jones, Boxing analyst
The rematch Japanese fans wanted, with the champion defending against the country biggest crossover name.
- Fight
- Inoue v Nasukawa
- Date
- Sunday, 27 September 2026
- Venue
- Toyota Arena, Tokyo
- On
- TBC
- At stake
- WBC bantamweight title
Nasukawa has improved every time out and his timing on the counter is elite. Inoue holds the edge in championship rounds and knows exactly how the first fight was won.
The verdict
Inoue by a narrow decision in another close, technical night.
Expected undercard
Also on the bill
Full card to be confirmed
Card subject to change. All bouts and weights to be confirmed.
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