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Naoya Inoue to face Junto Nakatani in historic Tokyo Dome megafight

Japan’s Naoya Inoue, left, poses for a photo with compatriot Junto Nakatani during a press conference on Friday in Tokyo.
Japan’s Naoya Inoue, left, poses for a photo with compatriot Junto Nakatani during a press conference on Friday in Tokyo. Photograph: Kyodo News/Getty Images

Japan’s Naoya Inoue said Friday that he will need to be at his destructive best when he faces unbeaten countryman Junto Nakatani in their highly anticipated showdown at Tokyo Dome in May.

The two fighters met in Tokyo to formally confirm their 2 May clash, with Inoue set to defend his undisputed super bantamweight world championship against Nakatani, who is moving up in weight in pursuit of a fourth divisional title.

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