May 3, 2026
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Junto Nakatani gave his all against Naoya Inoue during the biggest fight in Japanese history, but fell short. Who should he face next?
Nakatani lost by unanimous decision in an absorbing clash, though The Ring's No. 6 pound-for-pound fighter will be sure to have plenty of big fights ahead of him in his physical prime at 28.
Which of the three options below would you like to see him face next? If your selection doesn't feature, sound off in the comments and let us know!
What's next for Junto Nakatani?

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