Naoya Inoue will battle TJ Doheny in Tokyo at this time, defending his undisputed super-bantamweight titles towards the Irishman.
Inoue is arguably the No 1 pound-for-pound boxer on the planet, with an undefeated document and a shocking knockout price. The Japanese, 31, has eased by most of his fights to date, changing into a two-weight undisputed champion within the course of – and having held titles in 4 divisions total.
Final day out, nonetheless, he confronted essentially the most adversity he has ever encountered, when he was knocked down by Luis Nery in spherical one in Could. The “Monster” rallied impressively, although, dropping Nery in rounds two, 5 and 6, with the ultimate knockdown ending the battle.
Subsequent up for Inoue is Doheny, a veteran southpaw who travels to Inoue’s yard in the hunt for an upset. The 37-year-old enters Tokyo with an expert document of 26-4 (20 knockouts), whereas Inoue is 27-0 (24 KOs).
Comply with stay updates and outcomes from Inoue vs Doheny and the undercard, beneath.
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Doheny’s workforce assist him limp out of the sector.
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Inoue’s promoter, Bob Arum of Prime Rank, means that the champion will return to the ring on the finish of the 12 months.
Arum additionally desires Inoue to field within the US subsequent 12 months – in Las Vegas.
Alex Pattle3 September 2024 13:12
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Inoue suggests the tip might need come on account of “an accumulation of harm that I did to him”.
He provides: “Tonight, I actually wished to undergo the battle one spherical at a time. I wished to decelerate, hand my opponent injury.
“This battle didn’t finish in the way in which we anticipated, however in the event you’re going to have a profession like this, [maybe this can be useful].
“I’m nonetheless bettering. I wish to acknowledge how TJ Doheny introduced the battle tonight, and I wish to have a good time his profession.”
Alex Pattle3 September 2024 13:08
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Naoya Inoue def. TJ Doheny through seventh-round TKO (0:16).
Alex Pattle3 September 2024 13:02
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Oh, no! It’s waved off early in spherical seven on account of damage! What a disgrace.
Doheny dropped to at least one knee, earlier than making an attempt to tug himself up.
“F***!” he yelled, earlier than limping over to Inoue.
He appeared to level to his hip, nevertheless it initially gave the impression to be a leg damage.
Alex Pattle3 September 2024 13:01
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Inoue is simply large with a cross, as he pressures Doheny. Heavy proper hook to the physique, then one up prime! Beautiful work.
Doheny blocks the worst of it, however he grimaces anyway. The 37-year-old is feeling the tempo now.
Left hook to the physique by Inoue. This physique work is definitely going to repay…
A cross lands there now. Doheny with one among his personal, however he’s respiratory together with his mouth open. He’s staggered barely by a hook to the top.
A barrage by Inoue late within the spherical! He’s going by the gears now!
Alex Pattle3 September 2024 12:59
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Now it’s Doheny who comes ahead. He lands a cross earlier than grabbing Inoue.
Inoue blocks a sequence of jabs. He’s ready for a counter alternative, it appears.
He strikes off the ropes, and Doheny slaps a proper hook to the physique of the champion.
Grazing jabs by Inoue, who backs up Doheny and fires off photographs to the top. However Doheny defends effectively.
Brutal uppercuts to the physique by Inoue. Now a left hook to the ribs.
Inoue is rising the tempo right here – he wanted this.
Alex Pattle3 September 2024 12:54
