Inoue-Nakatani winner to receive gift from the WBC.
On Saturday, the boxing world will get to experience a day of non-stop action, the likes of which we will most likely see the likes of again.
Fans around the world will be treated to a three-course meal throughout the 2nd of May, as their day will start with a bang in the form of Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani.
Then over the afternoon, another bang will follow, as an all-British slugfest between Conah Walker and Sam Eggington will take place in Wolverhampton.
And if you wish to stay up late, you can do much worse than spend your night watching David Benavidez vs. Gilberto Ramírez, the finale to a fantastic pugilistic period that features the unified cruiserweight championship on the line.
It is Inoue vs. Nakatani, though, that offers the most from a historical perspective. It’s a fight between two multi-weight champions from Japan who take up places in the pound-for-pound top ten. Both are undefeated (with identical 32-0 records), and they will be fighting for the undisputed super-bantamweight championship.
But it is more than the belts that will serve as a reward, for the winner of what is the biggest Japanese fight in history is set to receive a diamond-encrusted ring made of rose gold as a prize from the WBC.
The ring is worth over $100,000 (£73,605) and is decorated in a total of 626 stones (573 of which are diamonds), including around 11 carats.
It is part of the WBC Crown Series and was created by Jason of Beverly Hills, a jewellers who have become one of the top picks by celebrities.
CEO Jason Arasheben explained the design of the ring by saying, “Crafted in rose gold, the ring reflects Japan’s sakura season, a symbol of beauty and the fleeting nature of peak moments.
“In Japanese tradition, cherry blossoms embody mono no aware, the understanding that greatness exists in a moment that cannot be held, only experienced.
“A cherry blossom tree is engraved along the side panel, rising from two boxing gloves at its base. The detail connects the fighters’ journey to a deeper cultural philosophy where discipline, honour, and timing define legacy.
“At its centre, the WBC logo is set against a field of green, anchoring the design in the organisation’s identity while contrasting the softness of the surrounding elements.
“A signature Jason of Beverly Hills removable top reveals a hidden interior detail: A miniature boxing ring set within a stadium-inspired setting, reinforcing the moment of competition at the heart of the design.
“The top of the ring continues the undisputed championship identity, while the structure preserves the storytelling elements that define the Crown Series platform.”
Previously, the WBC gave a similar reward to the winner of Terence Crawford vs. Canelo Álvarez, another massive event between pound-for-pound stars.
Whether it’s Inoue or Nakatani on the night, the man who conquers the ring will go home with the ring.
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