Santiago vs. Nakatani

February 24, 2024 | The Ryogoku Kokugikan, Japan, Tokyo

Network: ESPN+

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Fight Results

Alexandro Santiago vs. Junto Nakatani: Nakatani by TKO in the 6th round.

Takuma Inoue vs. Jerwin Ancajas: Inoue by KO in the 9th round.

Kosei Tanaka vs. Christian Bacasegua Rangel: Tanaka by unanimous decision.

Jonas Sultan vs. Riku Masuda: Masuda by KO in the 1st round.

Kensho Oyamada vs. Ren Kobayashi: Kobayashi by TKO in the 4th round.

Fight Details

On February 24, the boxing world will turn its attention to Tokyo, Japan, for a highly anticipated title fight tripleheader airing on Amazon Prime-Japan from the prestigious Ryogoku Kokugikan. This event, also set to broadcast in the U.S. on ESPN+, is poised to showcase a thrilling lineup of matches that promises to captivate boxing enthusiasts.

At the heart of this spectacular card, Junto Nakatani challenges the current WBC titleholder, Alexandro Santiago. This matchup between two exceptional talents serves as the main event and marks a significant step in their careers, with Santiago entering this bout on the back of a career-defining victory over Nonito Donaire to capture the WBC bantamweight title.

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The co-main event features the rescheduled battle between Takuma Inoue (18-1, 14 KOs) and Jerwin Ancajas (34-3-2, 23 KOs) for the WBA bantamweight title, a fight eagerly anticipated by fans after being postponed due to Inoue’s injury. This bout presents Inoue with an opportunity to defend his title against Ancajas, who recently rejuvenated his career with a convincing victory over Wilner Soto, catapulting him back into the title conversation.

Watch the official Inoue vs. Solis highlights: Watch

The event rounds off with a contest for the recently vacated WBO junior bantamweight title, as Kosei Tanaka (19-1, 11 KOs) and Christian Bacasegua (22-4-2, 9 KOs) vie for the championship. This fight not only offers Tanaka a chance to redeem himself following his sole career defeat but also introduces Bacasegua to the international stage, challenging him to extend his winning streak against a higher-caliber opponent.

Watch the official press conference highlights: Watch

Teiken Promotions and Amazon’s collaboration in delivering this event underscores their commitment to providing a platform for top-tier boxing matchups. With a lineup that blends established champions and rising stars, this tripleheader on February 24 stands as a testament to the sport's global appeal and the enduring allure of championship boxing.

Fight card:

▪️Alexandro Santiago vs. Junto Nakatani, 12 rounds, for Santiago’s WBC bantamweight title ▪️Takuma Inoue vs. Jerwin Ancajas, 12 rounds, for Inoue’s WBA bantamweight title ▪️Kosei Tanaka vs. Christian Bacasegua, 12 rounds, for vacant WBO junior bantamweight title ▪️Jonas Sultan vs. Riku Masuda, 8 rounds, bantamweight ▪️Kensho Oyamada vs. Ren Kobayashi, 4 rounds, featherweight

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