Takuma Inoue Conquers WBC Bantamweight Crown

In the main event of a superb boxing card organized by Teiken Promotions at the Toyota Arena, Takuma Inoue (21-2, 5 KOs) was crowned the WBC Bantamweight World Champion by defeating his compatriot and former kickboxer, Tenshin Nasukawa (7-1, 2 KOs), by unanimous decision.

Inoue, a former world champion and brother of superstar Naoya Inoue, proved that his vast experience was the determining factor, especially in the championship rounds.

The Crucial Role of the WBC Open Scoring System

The “Open Scoring” System, implemented by the WBC and considered a great success in Japan, played a crucial role in the strategic development of the fight. By revealing the judges’ scorecards after rounds 4 and 8, the system offered transparency and dictated the pace for both fighters at key moments:

After Round 4: The score of 38-38 showed that the fight was level, with Nasukawa’s speed and power punches neutralizing Inoue’s technique. After Round 8: The Open Scoring System revealed that Inoue had taken a significant lead (with scores of 77-75, 78-74, and 77-76 in his favor).

This information was vital, as it forced Nasukawa to seek the knockout or win the final four rounds dominantly, while giving Inoue the confidence to box intelligently and secure the victory. The implementation of the system reaffirms the WBC’s commitment to transparency and excitement for the fans.

Nasukawa used his speed and strong jab to dominate the second, fourth, and fifth rounds. His offense caused initial concern. However, Inoue’s boxing maturity emerged in the second half of the fight. In rounds 6 and 7, Inoue commanded the action with intelligence and short-range boxing, landing effective flurries and handling Nasukawa’s power.

The key to victory was defined in the final rounds (10 to 12), where Inoue “brought out his greater boxing experience,” neutralizing Nasukawa’s pressure with certainty and strategic dominance in close quarters.

At the conclusion of the 12 rounds, the judges’ final scorecards dictated the victory for Takuma Inoue: 116-112, 116-112, and 117-111.

Takuma Inoue (21-2, 5 KOs) is firmly established as the new WBC Bantamweight Champion. Tenshin Nasukawa (7-1, 2 KOs) suffers his first professional boxing loss, but makes it clear that he has the potential to be a dominant figure in the future.
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