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To the victor belong the spoils.
The fight between undisputed junior featherweight champion Naoya Inoue (32-0, 27 KOs) and three-weight world champion Junto Nakatani will have more than The Ring, IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO titles on the line.
Bragging rights as the best fighter in Japan and pound-for-pound supremacy await the victor as well.
The winner will also be awarded a ring valued at over $100,000 as commissioned by the WBC. The six-figure piece features a total of 626 stones, including 573 diamonds, with approximately 11 carats.
The ring is the second installment of the WBC Crown Series in partnership with Jason of Beverly Hills.
The sanctioning body also commissioned a similar ring and eventually presented it to Terence Crawford immediately after he beat Canelo Alvarez in September.
Jason Arasheben, CEO of Jason of Beverly Hills and a jeweler who makes rings for NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL title winners as commissioned by franchise owners, described the Inoue-Nakatani ring with the following statement.
“Crafted in rose gold, the ring reflects Japan’s sakura season, a symbol of beauty and the fleeting nature of peak moments. In Japanese tradition, cherry blossoms embody mono no aware, the understanding that greatness exists in a moment that cannot be held, only experienced.
“A cherry blossom tree is engraved along the side panel, rising from two boxing gloves at its base. The detail connects the fighter’s journey to a deeper cultural philosophy where discipline, honor, and timing define legacy.
“At its center, the WBC logo is set against a field of green, anchoring the design in the organization’s identity while contrasting the softness of the surrounding elements.
“A signature Jason of Beverly Hills removable top reveals a hidden interior detail, a miniature boxing ring set within a stadium-inspired setting, reinforcing the moment of competition at the heart of the design. The top of the ring continues the undisputed championship identity, while the structure preserves the storytelling elements that define the Crown Series platform."
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said the ring was commissioned as a way to continue elevating how the sanctioning body honors greatness, all while respecting Japanese culture.
“This is what the highest level of boxing looks like," Sulaiman said in a statement. "Two undefeated champions, on one of the most iconic stages in the world, competing for legacy."
Inoue (32-0, 27 KOs) versus Nakatani (32-0, 24 KOs) takes place Saturday at Tokyo Dome in Japan and will stream internationally on DAZN, with undercard coverage starting at 5:40 a.m. ET in the U.S. and 10:40 a.m. BST in the UK.
Manouk Akopyan is The Ring’s lead writer. Follow him on X and Instagram: @ManoukAkopyan.
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