Junto Nakatani vs Angel Acosta Goes To Purse Bid June 1

WBO Orders Purse Bid For Junto Nakatani vs Angel Acosta

The World Boxing Group (WBO) has clarified the proposed bout between flyweight champion Junto Nakatani (21-0, 16 KOs) and obligatory challenger Angel Acosta (22-2, 21 KOs).

In a Might 26 discover despatched to representatives of Nakatani and Acosta, the sanctioning group has ordered a handbag bid to be held on June 1 at 12:00 PM at their headquarters in San Juan, Puerto Rico. 3KingsBoxing obtained a replica of the official discover from the First-Vice President of the WBO, John Duggan.

It was thought the champ and the challenger to combat on Might 29 in Japan. Nevertheless, persevering with issues in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic put a wrench in these plans.

WHO WINS OUT?

Nakatani’s promoter Teiken and Acosta’s promoter, Golden Boy will battle to land the combat. The minimal purse bid is $80,000. Golden Boy is closely invested in Acosta. They wish to stage this combat in the US.

If Teiken lands the combat, it’s going to greater than possible land in Japan. Nevertheless, the Japanese world champ has skilled and expressed an curiosity in combating in the US. Having witnessed compatriots and fellow world champions Kazuto Ioka, Naoya Inoue, and Hiroto Kyoguchi combat within the States, it’s not exterior the realm he has eyes on combating overseas as properly.

Nakatani vs Acosta is without doubt one of the extra intriguing fights that would occur proper now within the lighter weight divisions. As soon as a deal is finalized, anticipate it to happen both this Summer time or early Fall.

By: Michael Wilson Jr.

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