Santiago vs Nakatani Fight Preview
Junto Nakatani, after making quick work in the flyweight division, will jump up to bantamweight to fight for the title against former two-division champ Alexandro Santiago. It will be one of three title fights taking place simultaneously on February 24th in Tokyo, Japan. Keep reading this article to find an in depth boxing analysis about this coming fight.
Junto Nakatani Analysis: Still undefeated
Junto Nakatani, who has won 19 of his 26 fights by knockout, enters the boxing ring with an impeccable record of 26 victories and 0 draws.26-year-old southpaw puncher Junto Nakatani has a 73% knockout rate, which speaks to his ability to change the course of a fight. Nakatani will enter this fight as a favorite and with good reason: his impressive punching power and height/reach advantages make it tough to dislodge him from his positions. Santiago however is an experienced fighter himself and will present plenty of challenges. Nakatani made an impressionful statement with his last outing against former trainer Jason Moloney in round 12, dropping him three times before finally stopping him in round 12; it marked an historic first and an important achievement in Nakatani’s career.
Alexandro Santiago Analysis: Defending his title
With a record of 28 victories, 3 defeats, and 5 draws, Alexandro Santiago enters the ring having won 14 of his fights via knockout. 28-year-old orthodox fighter Alexandro Santiago possesses exceptional hand speed and combo punching skills. Santiago had already suffered defeat against Nakatani’s former trainer in two prior fights; their initial meeting ended in a split decision and Santiago came out losing again after another split decision fight in their second meeting. Santiago will make his title defense since winning the bantamweight championship by outpunching 40-year-old Nonito Donaire inside. That fight not only showcased both men, but it was also Santiago’s springboard to becoming a true boxing champion. Follow today’s fighting articles for more boxing analysis.
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Alexandro Santiago vs Junto Nakatani Fight Information
1. Date: 02/24/2024
2. Time: 03:00 AM ET
3. Location: Kokugikan.
4. How to Watch Santiago vs Nakatani: DAZN
5. Live Stream: sho.com
