Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny for Junior Featherweight Title
Naoya Inoue will defend his undisputed junior featherweight championship against TJ Doheny in September in Tokyo. Inoue, ranked No. 3 pound-for-pound by ESPN, holds a perfect record of 27-0, with an impressive 24 wins by knockout. His most recent victory came on May 6, when he knocked out Luis Nery in the sixth round.
Naoya Inoue will defend his undisputed junior featherweight championship against TJ Doheny in September in Tokyo. Inoue, ranked No. 3 pound-for-pound by ESPN, holds a perfect record of 27-0, with an impressive 24 wins by knockout. His most recent victory came on May 6, when he knocked out Luis Nery in the sixth round. TJ Doheny, a former IBF world champion, has won his last three fights, all in Japan and all via TKO, making him a familiar face to Japanese boxing fans. The upcoming bout will be a significant test for both fighters, with Doheny looking to reclaim his spot at the top and Inoue aiming to maintain his unbeaten record and dominance in the junior featherweight division. This information was initially reported by Mike Coppinger.