Takuma Inoue and Tenshin Nasukawa are set to settle their score once again. The Japanese boxers meet in a rematch that carries a title, a grudge and the weight of a single loss back in November 2025. The fight happens this Sunday, Sept. 27, at Toyota Arena Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan, with a start time of 3:30 a.m. ET/12:30 a.m. PT.
This is a big night for Japanese boxing. Teiken Promotions is running the card, and the main event is a 12-round WBC bantamweight title defense. Inoue holds the belt, and he faces a fighter who has made a name for himself outside the ring as much as inside it. The rematch is expected to be extra spicy because of that single loss and the bantamweight title on the line.
Inoue Defends His Title
Champion Takuma Inoue comes in with a record of 22-2-0. He won the first meeting in a unanimous decision, and that remains the only loss on Nasukawa’s record. The rematch is the main event, scheduled for 12 rounds.
Nasukawa enters with a record of 8-1-0. He is a former kickboxer and mixed martial artist, and he has built a following beyond the boxing community. His one loss came against Inoue, and the rematch gives him a chance to erase it.
Ringwalk Starts Around 7 a.m. ET
The main event’s ringwalk begins around 7 a.m. ET/4 a.m. PT. That means viewers in North America will need to wake early or stay up late to see the full broadcast. The fight itself starts at 3:30 a.m. ET/12:30 a.m. PT.
The card runs through the morning hours, with all bouts free to watch for DAZN subscribers. For those who want to watch live, the stream starts at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. That window gives viewers in North America a chance to catch the later bouts without staying up past midnight.
How to Watch the Rematch
DAZN is the home for this fight. Subscribers get full access to the main event and every other bout on the card. The platform offers a basic subscription at $24.99 per month, and a premium tier called the “Ultimate Tier” costs $49.99 per month. That plan includes access to 12 other PPV events throughout the year at no extra cost.
For non-subscribers, the premium tier is the simplest route. It bundles the title fight with a year’s worth of pay-per-view options. Both tiers include more than 100 live fights all year long, plus fight replays, highlights and documentaries.
What Is at Stake
The rematch carries real weight. Inoue is the champion, and he is defending his WBC bantamweight title. Nasukawa is trying to become the first man to beat him in a boxing match. The loss in November 2025 still stings, and the rematch gives him a chance to erase it.
Inoue is considered the favorite to win the bout. His record speaks for itself, and he has defended the title successfully since taking it. But Nasukawa has what it takes for an upset. He has a personal stake in the result. The prospect of getting some payback and winning the WBC belt gives him a clear motivation.
The Other Bouts on the Card
The main event is not the only title fight on the card. There are four other championship matches, and each one features a top contender looking to make a statement.
- The co-main event is a super bantamweight bout between Ryosuke Nishida and Sam Goodman. It is an IBF title fight, and it is interim.
- In the super flyweight division, Tomoya Tsuboi faces Ricardo Malajika. This is a WBC title fight, and the belt is vacant.
- The strawweight bout pits Ryusei Matsumoto against Russell Acosta. It is a WBO title fight, and it is interim.
- In the featherweight division, Hayato Aiko meets Natsuki Kuramochi.
Each of these fights is free to watch for DAZN subscribers. The card is stacked with champions and contenders across multiple weight classes, and the main event is the centerpiece of a busy night.
Who Might Be in Attendance
The fight takes place in Japan, and that means there is a chance for celebrity attendance. Fans who attended past fights have included Ryan Garcia, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Their presence would draw attention to the card and add to the atmosphere.
Why DAZN Carries the Event
DAZN is the home to global sports, including FIFA, BKFC, National League, UEFA Women’s Championship League, ERC and WRC racing, Riyadh Season boxing, NFL Game Pass International and other American and international sports leagues. The platform’s coverage extends far beyond boxing, and it is a destination for fans of world sports.
The service is available to stream on demand, and it offers a wide range of content. Subscribers get access to more than 100 live fights all year long, as well as fight replays, highlights and documentaries. The premium tier adds the 12 PPV events at no extra cost, making it a complete package for boxing fans.
The Stakes Are Real
The rematch is not just a matter of pride. It is a title fight, and the winner takes the WBC bantamweight belt. Inoue is the champion, and he is defending his record. Nasukawa is the challenger, and he is trying to become the first man to beat him in a boxing match.
The stakes are clear. Inoue is defending his title, and Nasukawa is trying to win it. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds, and the ringwalk starts around 7 a.m. ET/4 a.m. PT. The main event starts at 3:30 a.m. ET/12:30 a.m. PT.
A Grudge Worth Watching
The rematch is the headline act, and it deserves to be. Inoue defeated Nasukawa in a unanimous decision back in November 2025, and that remains the only loss on Nasukawa’s record. The rematch is expected to be extra spicy because of that single loss and the bantamweight title on the line.
The promotional copy leans hard on the rematch angle, but the fight itself carries the weight. Inoue is the champion, and he is defending his record. Nasukawa is the challenger, and he is trying to become the first man to beat him in a boxing match. The stakes are real, and the fight is the reason to watch.
The card is stacked with champions and contenders across multiple weight classes, and the main event is the centerpiece of a busy night. DAZN is the home for the fight, and subscribers get full access to the main event and every other bout on the card.
For anyone who wants to watch the rematch, the path is simple. Subscribe to DAZN, and watch the fight live at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.
Source material: “Here’s Where to Livestream Takuma Inoue vs. Tenshin Nasukawa 2 Boxing Online,” Variety.
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