{"id":181219,"date":"2026-04-21T12:57:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T18:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/naoya-inoue-deslumbra-en-entrenamiento-previo-al-historico-choque-contra-junto-nakatani-en-el-tokyo-dome\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T13:01:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T19:01:30","slug":"naoya-inoue-working-like-a-trojan-for-spartan-clash-with-nakatani","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/en\/naoya-inoue-working-like-a-trojan-for-spartan-clash-with-nakatani\/","title":{"rendered":"Naoya Inoue working like a Trojan for Spartan clash with Nakatani"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Naoya Inoue working like a Trojan for Spartan clash with Nakatani<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Undisputed super bantamweight champion, Naoya &#8220;Monster&#8221; Inoue, accomplished his body of work, to an impressed international press, ahead of his title defense on May 2nd.<\/p>\n<p>The stage is set for the huge hosting Tokyo Dome, where he will encounter the also undefeated and three-division world champion, Junto Nakatani, before a sold out 55;000 crowd.<\/p>\n<p>During his gym workout in Yokohama, Inoue showed dazzling speed in shadowboxing, coupled with devastating power on the heavy bag plus impactful mitt might. After his recent victory over Alan Picasso, the undefeated Japanese fighter (32-0, 27 KO) assured that the four-month rest was a refreshing breather and tonic, for him to arrive revitalized and revamped.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It felt like a long camp, but also a short one, so I\u2019m ready to fight the finest bout of my career.&#8221;<br \/>\nHis trainer, Shingo Inoue, revealed that the champion completed nearly 80 rounds of sparring, successfully fulfilling all strategic objectives. For his part, promoter Hideyuki Ohashi guaranteed that the monarch is in &#8220;Max. Mode,&#8221; which further raises expectations for this clash of mini marvels.<\/p>\n<p>Not for one moment discounting Junto Nakatani, who arrives with an impeccable and formidable record of 32-0 (24 KO). The champion in three divisions possesses a refined surgical technique and a lofty advantage that positions him as the most palpable and tangible threat to Inoue&#8217;s pristine unblemished record.<\/p>\n<p>The May 2nd event will feature seven high-impact bouts, highlighting the highly anticipated confrontation between Takuma Inoue and Kazuto Ioka for the WBC bantamweight title, consolidating a night that will captivate and enthrall the world of sports.<br \/>\nMain Card Summary:<br \/>\n1. Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani (Undisputed Super Bantamweight Titles)<br \/>\n2. Takuma Inoue vs. Kazuto Ioka (WBC Bantamweight Title)<br \/>\n3. Yuki Takei vs. Wang Decang<br \/>\n4. Sora Tanaka vs. Tsutomu Sasaki<br \/>\n5. Reiya Abe vs. Toshitaka Shimomachi<br \/>\nOn May 2nd, the Tokyo Dome will be the epic, epicenter of world boxing. Two undefeated fighters will define an era.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-181207\" src=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-1-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-1-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-1-1536x999.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-1-224x146.jpg 224w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-1-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-1-115x75.jpg 115w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-1-960x625.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-1-1037x675.jpg 1037w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-181205\" src=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1316\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-2.jpg 1316w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-2-247x300.jpg 247w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-2-842x1024.jpg 842w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-2-768x934.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-2-1263x1536.jpg 1263w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-2-120x146.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-2-41x50.jpg 41w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-2-62x75.jpg 62w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-2-592x720.jpg 592w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-2-555x675.jpg 555w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1316px) 100vw, 1316px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-181203\" src=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-3.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-3-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-3-1024x668.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-3-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-3-1536x1002.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-3-224x146.jpg 224w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-3-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-3-115x75.jpg 115w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-3-960x626.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-3-1034x675.jpg 1034w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-181201\" src=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-4.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-4-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-4-1024x675.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-4-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-4-1536x1013.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-4-221x146.jpg 221w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-4-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-4-114x75.jpg 114w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/naoya-training-4-960x633.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Naoya Inoue working like a Trojan for Spartan clash with Nakatani Undisputed super bantamweight champion, Naoya &#8220;Monster&#8221; 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