In this upcoming boxing week, fans are holding higher anticipation for the main event between pound-for-pound star Junto Nakatani and unbeaten boxer David Cuellar. Following his successful career record, Junto Nakatani prepares to fight in the upcoming match against Cuellar to defend his WBC Bantamweight title. This exciting clash is set to perform on February 24, 2025, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Fans find this is the solid card in the boxing world between formidable fighter Nakatani and undefeated star Cuellar. Both hold incredible records in their career by facing strong contenders and also claiming victory without giving up their goal to reach. This dedication makes them meet inside the ring for the upcoming boxing match. And this fight will be the stone for them to rise above and achieve a higher level in this boxing world. This proves the potential of this bout that can impact the future. Surrounding with goal, dedication, and fierce drive to win carries this fight between the fighters and fans looking forward to witnessing this great bout. If you need to know more about boxing matches, check out our website and get updated on your favourite sports.
Junto Nakatani is a Japanese professional boxer, born on January 2, 1998. He is a successful boxer with an undefeated record in his career, Nakatani held world championships in three weight classes. The three weight classes are the WBO flyweight title (2020-2022), WBO Junior bantamweight title (2023) and WBC Bantamweight title (2024). Along with titles, he even gained fame in the boxing world with his incredible fighting style and performance inside the ring. Following his ranking in The Ring, ESPN, and BoxRec as the World’s best active bantamweight fighter, in November 2024, The Ring and Transnational Boxing Ranking Board ranked Nakatani as the world’s ninth-best active boxer. As he interested in boxing and learned more about staying on top, Junto Nakatani made his official professional debut on April 26, 2015, in a fight against Junichi Itoga at Industrial Hall, Gifu, Japan. In his first fight, Nakatani showed his talent and strength by winning the bout via technical knockout in the first round. Following his continuous victory bouts in his career, Nakatani ranks in the flyweight division by JBC. Following that, he never stepped down from the ring as a loser and won every bout against his opponent. This dedication to win and strength to claim it was inspired many fans to look forward to his matches.
After some successful matches in his career, Nakatani was scheduled to fight for his first title match. On February 2, 2019, Nakatani was ready to face Naoki Mochizuki at Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan for the vacant Japanese Flyweight title. With his solid punches against the opponent, Nakatani claimed the victory via Technical Knockout in the ninth round. Following the first title match, Junto Nakatani is scheduled to fight his next title match on November 6, 2020, against Giemel Magramo for the vacant WBO flyweight title. During the eighth round, Nakatani won the match against Magramo via Technical knockout and claimed the title. Then he faced continuous two defending bouts for his WBO flyweight title. In these two matches, Nakatani never faze out and won against Angel Acosta and Ryota Yamauchi via technical knockout. On May 20, 2023, Nakatani and Andrew Moloney are scheduled to face off inside the ring for the vacant WBO junior bantamweight title at MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada. As the fight goes on each round, both fighters give their best efforts to reach their goal. But by the end of the 12th round, Nakatani rises as victor via knockout. Following that, he won another title match against Alexandro Santiago on February 24, 2024, for the WBC Bantamweight title. Now, to defend this title, Nakatani enters the ring to face against David Cuellar.
On the other side of the ring, David Cuellar Contreras also known as El General prepared to face Junto Nakatani for the title WBC Bantamweight. He is a Mexican professional boxer, born October 26, 2001. He is also making a solid career path in the boxing world by facing many formidable opponents and holding an unbeatable record. His boxing career started with his professional debut match against Rigo Omar Martinez Hernandez and won the bout through a tough fight. Following the successful matches, he continued to stay on his best form inside the ring. Later in his boxing career, Cuellar is scheduled to face Moises Fuentes for the vacant WBC Youth Silver Super Flyweight title. With his solid fight style and dedication, Cuellar defeated his opponent inside the ring via technical knockout in round six and won the title. On February 6, 2022, Cuellar prepared to enter the ring for another title match against Ricardo Blandon. The vacant WBC FECARBOX Super Flyweight title was claimed by Cuellar as he beat his opponent via technical knockout. Following it, on October 1, 2022, Cuellar fought to defend his title WBC International Super Flyweight title against Gilberto Pedroza. And as fans expected, he won the bout via technical knockout in round 4. Without facing any losses in his boxing career, David Cuellar is ready to fight against Junto Nakatani in his upcoming bout on February 24, 2025, for the WBC Bantamweight title.
Junto Nakatani vs David Cuellar
Main Event: Junto Nakatani vs David Cuellar
Date: February 24, 2025
Time: 3:00 a.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. PT | 1:30 p.m. IST
Venue: Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan
Where to Watch Junto Nakatani vs David Cuellar
Junto Nakatani and David Cuellar are ready to play their upcoming title match and fans are holding higher anticipation as both fighters stand undefeated. This face-off match can be viewed worldwide through ESPN+ and Sky Sports Action.
Junto Nakatani vs David Cuellar Fight Card
Junto Nakatani vs. David Cuellar (for Nakatani’s WBC bantamweight title)
Seiya Tsutsumi vs. Daigo Higa (for Tsutsumi’s WBA bantamweight title)
Tenshin Nasukawa vs. Jason Moloney (bantamweight)
Junto Nakatani Record and Bio
Nationality: Japanese
Age: 27
Height: 5’7”
Reach: 66.9”
Total Fights: 29
Record: 29-0-0 (22 KOs)
David Cuellar Record and Bio
Nationality: Mexican
Age: 23
Height: 5’9”
Reach: 67.3”
Total Fights: 28
Record: 28-0-0 (18 KOs)
Prediction
Junto Nakatani vs David Cuellar
In this upcoming title-defending bout, Junto Nakatani prepares to face his opponent, David Cuellar. Nakatani is a versatile fighter, who holds the better record in his boxing career. In his 29 bouts, Nakatani won every fight without facing any losses. He won 22 matches via knockout and 7 via decisions. Fans hoped the upcoming match also end up as a victory to increase the leading in his boxing path. Along with his power punches to win the match in knockout, Nakatani did well in his technical skills. With his adaptability against his opponent, he is eligible to place precise punches and effective footwork against his opponent. Also, he showed great talent in boxing as he held three different weight classes world championships. This proved his potential to rise above and make his way to fight for more title bouts. Also, compared with his opponent, Junto Nakatani faced many formidable fighters which stays with him as experience and confidence to fight better inside the ring. As for his weaknesses, Junto Nakatani holds fewer effective defences inside the ring as his fighting style sides more to offensive, which leads the opponent to place counterattacks. Also, while the fight extends for a longer period of rounds, Nakatani faces the trouble of holding his stamina. Which can lead him to be vulnerable inside the ring against an opponent. Still, Junto Nakatani held an unbeatable record in his boxing career with solid talent in boxing.
On the flip side, David Cuellar is also similar to his opponent Junto Nakatani as both fighters hold undefeated records and are ready for his upcoming title bout. As for his career record. Cuellar stays top performing fighter as holds zero losses in his 28 matches. And just like Nakatani, Cuellar holds formidable strength to knockout his opponents. With his 28 bouts victory, Cuellar won 18 via knockout. Also, he often falls into an aggressive fighting style to place constant pressure on his opponent. This makes him defeat his opponent inside the ring but still, the landing of each punch is vital. Compared with his opponent, Cuellar is younger and can bring more energy to fight his opponent inside the ring. This brings the advantage to Cuellar to place some high-intensity punches throughout the fight. And same as Nakatani, Cuellar too holds the unbeaten record. This upcoming match will decide the fighter who maintains the undefeated record and holds the title, while the other lose their record and prepare to perform better in the next. This intense curiosity creates huge anticipation for this upcoming match. As for his weaknesses, Cuellar stays inexperienced compared with his opponent Junto Nakatani. This can impact the difference in this upcoming bout. Similar to him, Cuellar stays less effective in defence which may lead him to face vulnerable to counterattacks and defensive traps. Still, comparing both fighters and their stats for the upcoming bout, Junto Nakatani is likely to win the bout.
The Pick: Junto Nakatani via Technical Knockout/Knockout
