Takuma Inoue W12 Tenshin Nasukawa ... WBC champion Takuma Inoue retained his title by defeating fellow Japaese bantamweight Tenshin Nasukawa by unanimous decision in a highly anticipated rematch held in Tokyo. The judges delivered scorecards of 114–113 and 116–111 (twice) in favor of the reigning champion. The bout featured moments of high tension, especially in the seventh round, when a powerful one-two combination from Nasukawa sent Inoue to the canvas. The challenger seized the moment to pressure the champion against the ropes, leaving him staggering on the verge of a more definitive knockdown, from which he was saved only by the ring ropes themselves. Inoue weathered the storm, recovered in the subsequent rounds, and regained control of the fight by precisely utilizing his right hand and effective jab from mid-to-long range, neutralizing the southpaw Nasukawa’s attempts. Despite a late surge from Nasukawa—including a strong left-handed combination in the eleventh round—Inoue successfully managed the lead he had built during the first half of the encounter. The result was a repeat of Inoue's exciting win over Nashukawa last November. With this victory, Inoue dispels any doubts from a physical and intense battle, firmly maintaining his position as the WBC bantamweight champion while now targeting a unification bout in hopes of following in the footsteps of his brother, Naoya Inoue.