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The Junto Nakatani vs. Vincent Astrolabio round-by-round updates are here to walk fans through the upcoming WBC bantamweight championship boxing match. The two men headline a Top Rank card set for 5:00 AM E.T. (Eastern Time) / 2:00 AM P.T. today.
The clash is a bout of great importance for both men, with Nakatani putting his undefeated 27-0 record on the line, as well as his newly minted WBC bantamweight title, which he has yet to defend. Meanwhile, the Philippines' Astrolabio is looking to build on his 19-4 record.
Moreover, the Filipino star recently fought for the WBO bantamweight title, losing to Jason Moloney via majority decision. Now, he is aiming to make good on his world championship aspirations against Nakatani, an unbeaten Japanese knockout artist reminiscent of Naoya Inoue.
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Naturally, Nakatani is favored to win the bout, with the oddsmakers at DraftKings Sportsbook listing as a -2500 favorite, while Astrolabio is regarded as a +1300 underdog. The two men will compete across 12, three-minute rounds, with their bout expected to start at 8:00 AM E.T. / 5:00 AM P.T.
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Fans on American soil can tune in on ESPN+, while UK fans will find the card on Sky Sports Action at 10:00 AM B.S.T. (British Summer Time), and the main event at 1:00 PM B.S.T.
Follow Sportskeeda for play-by-play analysis of the bout and live scoring as both men lock horns in this event's lightweight main event.
Junto Nakatani vs. Vincent Astrolabio
Round 1: Both men feinting to start the fight, before both men explode into a quick exchange. Nakatani lands a straight left, maintaining the distance as he tries to draw Astrolabio in to a counterpunch. A one-two lands for Nakatani, before Astrolabio lands a right hand to the body.
Astrolabio keeps trying to back Nakatani to the ropes, but the champion is proving elusive. Astrolabio throws a hook that partially lands. A hard body shot from Nakatani drops Astrolabio, who is unable to continue. The fight's over.
Official Decision: Junto Nakatani def. Vincent Astrolabio via KO in round 1 (2:37) to retain the WBC bantamweight title
