Reported first by Chava Rodriguez of ESPN, talks are on for a mouthwatering all-Japan clash between Tenshin Nasukawa and Takuma Inoue for the vacant WBC bantamweight title. Junto Nakatani left the belt as he has moved up in weight and headlines at the end of the year on the same card as Naoya Inoue. pic.twitter.com/NyD9aaaFHm — Salvador Rodriguez (@ChavaESPN) September 19, 2025Takuma Inoue in the opposite cornerStanding in his way is Takuma Inoue, the younger brother of pound-for-pound king Naoya Inoue. Naoya Inoue aims to defend his undisputed crown in 2026. Takuma Inoue is no easy mark, but this fight has Japan vs. Japan fireworks written all over it — and the winner is one victory away from boxing’s ultimate stage alongside Naoya Inoue in 2026.