Mikito Nakano


Mikito Nakano is a Japanese professional boxer. He currently competes in the featherweight division where he is the current Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation Feather champion.
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Amateur career

As an amateur Nakano represented the Tokyo University of Agriculture. Domestically he won numerous Japanese domestic titles. He finished up with a record of 68–8.

Professional career

Nakano vs Piala

Nakano claimed the first title of his career when he beat Bryx Piala of the Philippines for the vacant OPBF featherweight title. Nakano landed a crushing body shot in the fourth round and Piala failed to beat the count.

Nakano vs Hanabusa

He made the first defence of his title against fellow Japanese Hiroki Hanabusa. Nakano dominated the fight, dropping Hanabusa twice and stopping him the third round. His promoter Akihiko Honda praised his performance.

Nakano vs Medina

On 4 May 2025, Nakano faced Pedro Marquez Medina for his first fight outside of Japan. He won the fight by TKO in the 4th round.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
15Loss14–1Ra'eese AleemUD12Nov 24, 2025Toyota Arena, Tokyo, Japan
14Win14–0Jing AguanTKO2, 1:502 August 2025Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
13Win13–0Pedro Marquez MedinaTKO4, 1:584 May 2025T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
12Win12–0Hiroki HanabusaKO3, 2:0518 Jan 2025Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanRetained OPBF featherweight title
11Win11–0Bryx PialaKO4, 0:347 Sep 2024Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanWon vacant OPBF featherweight title
10Win10–0Sathaporn SaartTKO7, 1:3218 May 2024Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
9Win9–0Jess Rhey WaminalKO1, 0:5320 Jan 2024Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
8Win8–0Arnel BaconajeKO6, 1:295 Aug 2023Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
7Win7–0Lorenz LadradaKO1, 2:081 Oct 2022Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
6Win6–0Juanito ParedesKO3, 1:3613 Jun 2022Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
5Win5–0Ruito SaekiUD85 Dec 2020Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
4Win4–0KJ NatuplagTKO3, 0:182 Nov 2019Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
3Win3–0Arvin YurongKO2, 1:356 Jul 2019Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
2Win2–0Ekkalak RatprakhonKO1, 1:392 Feb 2019Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
1Win1–0Thanawat YanchareonKO2, 1:49Oct 6 2018Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan