Upcoming Boxing Showdown in Japan
This weekend, an electrifying boxing showdown is set to take place in Japan as Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani face off at the iconic Tokyo Dome on Saturday, May 2. Inoue will be putting his undisputed super-bantamweight championship on the line in what is poised to be a historic encounter in the realm of Japanese boxing. With the venue boasting a capacity of 55,000 seats already sold out, fans across the nation are eager to watch the event, which will also be broadcasted in over 100 cinema locations throughout Japan.
How to Watch
If you are looking to stream the fight from home, DAZN offers coverage without the additional costs associated with pay-per-view events. It’s included in the basic subscription plan, allowing fans to experience the match live.
When to Tune In:
- Date: Saturday, May 2
- Start Time: Coverage begins at approximately 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT
- Main Event Ringwalks: Roughly at 8 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. PT
- Venue: Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan
- How to Watch: Available through DAZN’s streaming service
Fight Card Highlights
The fight card features a series of exciting matchups, showcasing a wealth of local talent. Here’s a glimpse of what’s on tap for the evening:
- Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani; Super-bantamweight title battle (Inoue’s IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO titles at stake)
- Takuma Inoue vs. Kazuto Ioka; Bantamweight title (WBC)
- Toshiki Shimomachi vs. Reiya Abe; Featherweight contest
- Sora Tanaka vs. Jin Sasaki; Match in the welterweight division
- Kosuke Tomioka vs. Shogo Tanaka; Flyweight clash
- Deok No Yun vs. Yuito Moriwaki; Super middleweight fight
- Yoshiki Takei vs. Dekang Wang; Super bantamweight bout
Subscription Options
For those wanting to catch the excitement this weekend, you can opt for a DAZN subscription, available at an annual rate of $224.99 or for $20.99 per month. Alternatively, a flexible one-month subscription for $30.99 is available, offering the chance to cancel anytime, ensuring that viewers can enjoy this high-profile match without any long-term commitment.
As anticipation builds for this highly anticipated matchup, both fighters will undoubtedly be looking to make a significant impact, furthering their legacies in the sport.
