Inoue vs. Nakatani, “The Day”: A Fight Fan’s Dream

This is an extended version of an article featured on TheFightCity.com on June 2nd, 2026: https://www.thefightcity.com/inoue-vs-nakatani-japan-boxing/

When boxing became an utter obsession back in the mid-90s, it was hard to imagine the likes of Barrera, Naz, and Tito Trinidad ever being replaced as my favourite fighters. In the years that followed, no other boxers captivated the imagination like the ones who got me hooked on the sport. That changed when Naoya “The Monster” Inoue came along. The young prodigy’s dynamic style, crunching body attack, and humble demeanour embodied everything there is to like about a boxer. Read more