Junto Nakatani

Flyweight
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Junto Nakatani

24

Wins

0

Losses

0

Draws

None

KO%
  • Birth Name: 中谷潤人
  • Birth Place: Contribute
  • Born: January 02, 1998
  • Died: Contribute
  • Age: 26
  • Height: 5′ 7½″
  • Weight: 115 lb
  • Reach: 67″
  • Stance: Southpaw
  • Pro Debut: April 26, 2015
  • Nationality: Japan
  • Status: Contribute
  • Manager: Contribute
  • Promoter: Contribute
  • Total Bouts: 24
  • Total Rounds: 24

Junto Nakatani might not be a household name in boxing, but he has already accomplished a lot in his young career. With a perfect record of 24-0 and 18 KO wins, the Japanese flyweight fighter has quickly made a name for himself in the boxing world.

At just 17 years old, Nakatani made his professional debut against Junichi Itoga on April 26, 2015, and quickly made his mark by winning via 1st round TKO. Over the course of his career, Nakatani has fought some formidable opponents, including Angel Acosta, Francisco Rodriguez Jr., Milan Melindo, and Masamichi Yabuki, to name a few.

Nakatani's biggest accomplishment to date came on November 6, 2020, when he defeated Giemel Magramo via 8th round TKO to become the WBO flyweight world champion. He successfully defended the title against Angel Acosta on September 10, 2021, winning the fight via 4th round TKO.

Although Nakatani has never lost a professional fight, he faces a tough test in his next match. On May 20, 2023, he is scheduled to fight Andrew Moloney, who has a record of 22-2 with 14 KO wins. While Nakatani is the favorite to win, Moloney is a skilled fighter who will not go down without a fight.

Along with his impressive record and titles, Nakatani's fighting style is also noteworthy. He is a skilled counter-puncher who uses his speed and footwork to his advantage. His knockout power, combined with his technical ability, makes him a formidable opponent for anyone in the flyweight division.

Despite being relatively unknown outside of Japan, Nakatani has already established himself as a top fighter in his weight class. With his youth, skill, and determination, he has the potential to become a boxing superstar in the years to come.

Overall, Junto Nakatani is a fighter to watch in the coming years. His impressive record, titles, and fighting style make him a force to be reckoned with in the flyweight division. As he continues to take on tough opponents and defend his titles, it will be interesting to see how far he can go in the world of boxing.

Junto Nakatani Fight Record

# Date Age Opponent Result Via
25 May 20, 2023 25 Andrew Moloney NA NA
24 Nov 1, 2022 24 Francisco Rodríguez Jr. Win UD
23 Apr 9, 2022 24 Ryota Yamauchi Win TKO8
22 Sep 10, 2021 23 Ángel Acosta Win TKO4
21 Nov 6, 2020 22 Giemel Magramo Win TKO8
20 Oct 5, 2019 21 Milan Melindo Win TKO6
19 Jun 1, 2019 21 Philip Luis Cuerdo Win KO1
18 Feb 2, 2019 21 Naoki Mochizuki Win TKO9
17 Oct 6, 2018 20 Shun Kosaka Win UD
16 Jul 7, 2018 20 Dexter Alimento Win KO3
15 Apr 15, 2018 20 Mario Andrade Win TD
14 Jan 20, 2018 20 Jeronil Borres Win KO1
13 Aug 23, 2017 19 Seigo Yuri Akui Win TKO6
12 May 16, 2017 19 Yuma Kudo Win MD
11 Apr 16, 2017 19 Joel Taduran Win TKO4
10 Feb 19, 2017 19 Atiwit Munyapho Win TKO2
9 Dec 23, 2016 18 Masamichi Yabuki Win UD
8 Nov 13, 2016 18 Daisuke Yamada Win TKO1
7 Oct 4, 2016 18 Satoshi Tanaka Win RTD2
6 Jul 27, 2016 18 Shu Muramatsu Win TKO2
5 Apr 28, 2016 18 Anirut Chomyong Win TKO1
4 Jan 28, 2016 18 Tetsuya Tomioka Win TKO3
3 Nov 22, 2015 17 Magnum Nishida Win UD
2 Jul 17, 2015 17 Akira Kokubo Win TKO4
1 Apr 26, 2015 17 Junichi Itoga Win TKO1