Bantamweight Champions Nakatani and Nishida Set for Epic Unification Bout in Tokyo
Source: news.source.badlefthook
Junto Nakatani and Ryosuke Nishida, both undefeated bantamweight champions, are scheduled to face off in a unification match on June 8th in Tokyo. Nakatani, the WBC champion, and Nishida, the IBF titleholder, have agreed to this high-stakes fight despite potential delays from mandatory defenses. The event will also feature other notable bouts, including a fight involving Tenshin Nasukawa.
Key Points
Junto Nakatani and Ryosuke Nishida will unify their bantamweight titles in Tokyo on June 8th.
Nakatani holds the WBC title and has a record of 30-0 with 23 knockouts.
Nishida is the IBF champion with a record of 10-0 and 2 knockouts.
The fight was nearly delayed due to Nishida's mandatory defense but has been confirmed.
The event will be broadcast in the US on ESPN+ and includes other significant matches.
