Best fights of Junto Nakatani
Over 11 years as a professional, Junto Nakatani has compiled a 32-1 (24) record, including 13 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Junto Nakatani KOs Alexandro Santiago
On February 24, 2024 Junto Nakatani fought Alexandro Santiago for the WBC bantamweight title. Nakatani was 26 years old with a record of 26-0, and Santiago was 28 with a record of 28-3-5. Nakatani was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and Santiago was on a 4-fight winning streak. Nakatani stopped Alexandro Santiago via TKO in the 6th round. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
2. Junto Nakatani KOs Andrew Moloney
On May 20, 2023 Junto Nakatani fought Andrew Moloney for the vacant WBO super flyweight title. Nakatani was 25 years old with a record of 24-0, and Moloney was 32 with a record of 25-2. Nakatani was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Moloney was on a 4-fight winning streak. Nakatani stopped Andrew Moloney via KO in the 12th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Junto Nakatani KOs David Cuellar
On February 24, 2025 Junto Nakatani defended his WBC bantamweight title against David Cuellar. Nakatani was 27 years old with a record of 29-0, and Cuellar was 23 with a record of 28-0. Nakatani was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak and Cuellar was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Nakatani stopped David Cuellar via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
4. Junto Nakatani KOs Tasana Salapat
On October 14, 2024 Junto Nakatani defended his WBC bantamweight title against Tasana Salapat. Nakatani was 26 years old with a record of 28-0, and Salapat was 30 with a record of 76-1. Nakatani was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak and Salapat was on a 28-fight winning streak. Nakatani stopped Tasana Salapat via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
5. Junto Nakatani loses to Naoya Inoue via unanimous decision
On May 2, 2026 Junto Nakatani fought Naoya Inoue for the undisputed super bantamweight title. Nakatani was 28 years old with a record of 32-0, and Inoue was 33 with a record of 32-0. Both Nakatani and Inoue were on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak. Nakatani lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Inoue.
6. Junto Nakatani KOs Vincent Astrolabio
On July 20, 2024 Junto Nakatani defended his WBC bantamweight title against Vincent Astrolabio. Nakatani was 26 years old with a record of 27-0, and Astrolabio was 27 with a record of 19-4. Nakatani was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak and Astrolabio was coming off a win. Nakatani stopped Vincent Astrolabio via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. Junto Nakatani KOs Milan Melindo
On October 5, 2019 Junto Nakatani faced Milan Melindo in a flyweight bout. Nakatani was 21 years old with a record of 19-0, and Melindo was 31 with a record of 37-4. Nakatani was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak, while Melindo was on a 2-fight losing streak. Nakatani stopped Milan Melindo via TKO in the 6th round.
8. Junto Nakatani stops Ryosuke Nishida
On June 8, 2025 Junto Nakatani defended his WBC bantamweight title against Ryosuke Nishida. Nakatani was 27 years old with a record of 30-0, and Nishida was 28 with a record of 10-0. Nakatani was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak and Nishida was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Nakatani stopped Ryosuke Nishida via retirement in the 6th round. Defended the title.
9. Junto Nakatani defeats Francisco Rodríguez Jr.
On November 1, 2022 Junto Nakatani faced Francisco Rodríguez Jr. in a super flyweight bout. Nakatani was 24 years old with a record of 23-0, and Jr. was 29 with a record of 36-5-1. Nakatani was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and Jr. was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nakatani won via unanimous decision.
10. Junto Nakatani KOs Ángel Acosta
On September 10, 2021 Junto Nakatani defended his WBO flyweight title against Ángel Acosta. Nakatani was 23 years old with a record of 21-0, and Acosta was 30 with a record of 22-2. Nakatani was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Acosta was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nakatani stopped Ángel Acosta via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.