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Inoue-Nasukawa boxing rematch

Overview

On September 27, 2026, Takuma Inoue successfully defended his WBC bantamweight world title against Tenshin Nasukawa at the Toyota Arena Tokyo. Inoue secured a unanimous decision victory, with judges scoring the bout 114-113, 116-111, and 116-111. The rematch was marked by high tension in the seventh round when Nasukawa dropped Inoue with a powerful combination, leaving the champion momentarily staggered. Inoue subsequently recovered, utilizing his jab and right hand to neutralize Nasukawa’s attacks and regain control of the match. This victory brings Inoue’s professional record to 23-2, while Nasukawa falls to 8-2.

Following the bout, Inoue expressed interest in pursuing title unification in 2027, specifically targeting potential opponents such as Jose Reyes or Christian Medina.

On October 19, Nasukawa held an informal press conference to address the loss and subsequent social media backlash. He clarified that his previous comment stating he “did not feel like he lost” referred to his personal resolve to move forward rather than a dispute of the official decision. Describing the online criticism as a “social problem” and a form of “group bullying,” Nasukawa stated his intention to stand against such behavior. He also announced a shift in his boxing style, expressing a desire to move away from point-based boxing to pursue “fighting” (kentou), focusing on intensity and the drive to win.

The event also featured Ricardo Malajika, who captured the vacant WBC super flyweight world title by defeating Tomoya Tsuboi via decision. Other bouts on the card included Ryosuke Nishida against Sam Goodman for the interim IBF super bantamweight title, and Ryusei Matsumoto facing Russell Acosta Silveira for the interim WBO minimumweight title. Matsumoto secured his victory via unanimous decision with scores of 115-113, 116-112, and 118-110.

Entities

Tenshin Nasukawa · Takuma Inoue · Toyota Arena Tokyo · World Boxing Council · WBC

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Tenshin Nasukawa addresses loss to Takuma Inoue and social media criticism

    Tenshin Nasukawa addressed his loss to Takuma Inoue and recent social media backlash, stating he will shift his boxing style toward a more aggressive approach and stand against online bullying.

  2. [SPORTS] 13 sources
    Takuma Inoue retains WBC bantamweight title against Tenshin Nasukawa

    Takuma Inoue retained his WBC bantamweight title via unanimous decision against Tenshin Nasukawa in Tokyo, surviving a seventh-round knockdown to secure his second victory in the rivalry.

  3. [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Takuma Inoue and Tenshin Nasukawa set for WBC title rematch

    Takuma Inoue and Tenshin Nasukawa have passed weigh-in for their WBC bantamweight title rematch at Tokyo's Toyota Arena, following Inoue's victory in their first bout in November 2025.

  4. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Boxing: Inoue vs. Nasukawa headline Prime Video event

    Prime Video will exclusively stream ‘Prime Video Boxing 16’ on September 27, featuring a WBC world bantamweight title rematch between Takuma Inoue and Tenshin Nasukawa.

  5. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Tenshin Nasukawa prepares for WBC bantamweight rematch against Takuma Inoue

    Tenshin Nasukawa prepares for a WBC bantamweight title rematch against Takuma Inoue on September 27 in Tokyo, seeking redemption after his first professional loss to the champion.

Sources

3kingsboxing.com · amigoearuba.com · antaranews.com · bigfightweekend.com · boxesport.be · boxingnews24.com · fightnews.com · fukuishimbun.co.jp · gonkaku.jp · hochi.news · j-cast.com · kaigai.ch · laopinion.com · nosmokeboxing.com · phileweb.com · realcombatmedia.com · sportiva.shueisha.co.jp · tokyo-sports.co.jp · wbcboxing.com · yucatanalamano.com

This summary has been updated 8 times: see revision history