TOKYO (June 8, 2025) — Japanese bantamweight star Junto Nakatani became a unified champion for the first time Sunday when he stopped Ryosuke Nishida in six rounds at Ariake Coliseum. Reigning WBC king Nakatani (31-0, 24 KOs) added the IBF title to his collection after Nishida (10-1, 2 KOs) retired on his stool.

A steady barrage of left hands from the southpaw completely shut Nishida’s right eye. After round six, following an inspection by the ringside physician, Nis...