Nakatani vs. Cuellar on February 24 in Tokyo

Japan’s star Junto Nakatani (29-0, 22 KOs) will defend his WBC World bantamweight title on February 24 in Ariake Arena, Tokyo. He will fight unbeaten Mexican David Cuellar Contreras (28-0, 18 KOs).

“Top Rank” announced the upcoming fight.

In co-main event Seiya Tsutsumi (12-0-2) will defend his WBA World bantamweight title against Daigo Higa (23-3-1).

Japan’s kickboxing star Tenshin Nasukawa (5-0) will face former world champion Jason Moloney (27-3) of Australia in a 10 round bantamweight fight.

Nasukawa made pro debut in professional boxing in April last year and in October the 26-year-old won first title. He won WBO Asia Pacific belt, beating Gerwin Asilo via unanimous decision.