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Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny: Preview, odds and fight card

Originally posted on Fights Around The World
By Abraham Gonzalez | Last updated Aug 26, 2024 5:34 PM ET

It will be an early morning boxing event here in the States, but it will be well worth it as Top Rank and ESPN return to Tokyo, Japan, to host an undisputed super bantamweight title fight. The undefeated champion Naoya “The Monster” Inoue (27-0, 24 KOs) will defend his titles against top contender TJ Doheny (26-4, 20 KOs) live from the Ariake Arena on ESPN+ (Sky Sports in the UK and Prime Video in Japan).

The undisputed champion Inoue continues to stay on a destructive path as he last stepped foot in the ring in May when he stopped Luis Nery in six rounds. Although he scored the victory, Inoue suffered the first knockdown of his career in the opening round of their fight. Inoue would systematically break down Nery and go on to defend his titles successfully. Inoue has to now get past Doheny to decide if a showdown with “MJ” Akhmadeliev or Sam Goodman is next or if he moves up to featherweight.

THE REIGN CONTINUES

Monster Milestones: @NaoyaInoue_410 debuts at 1AM ET on ESPN2. pic.twitter.com/cisPGYPi4y

— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) August 25, 2024

Doheny is 37, and this is likely his last world title opportunity, which makes him a dangerous opponent. Doheny last fought on the Inoue-Nery undercard in May when he stopped Bryl Bayogos in just four rounds. With all of the experience he has under his belt, can Doheny tame the “Monster” and become the undisputed super bantamweight champion?

NAOYA INOUE VS TJ DOHENY BETTING ODDS

Per DraftKings Sportsbook, Naoya Inoue is the favorite at -5000, and TJ Doheny is the underdog at +1700.

Naoya Inoue: TKO/KO -1600; Decision +750

Draw: +3500

TJ Doheny: TKO/KO +2200; Decision +5000

NAOYA INOUE VS TJ DOHENY DATE, START TIME

Date: Tuesday, September 3
Start time: 2:30 a.m. ET / 11:30 p.m. PT
Main event ringwalks (approx): 6:00 a.m. ET / 3:00 a.m. PT

These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.

THE UNDISPUTED KING DEFENDS HIS THRONE #InoueDoheny | SEP 3 | @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/PBVo5w2WDv

— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) August 26, 2024

WHAT CHANNEL/STREAM NAOYA INOUE VS TJ DOHENY?

U.S.: ESPN+
UK: Sky Sports

NAOYA INOUE VS TJ DOHENY FIGHT CARD

Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny; For Inoue’s IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO junior featherweight titles
Ismael Barroso vs. Andy Hiraoka; Super-lightweight
Yoshiki Takei vs. Daigo Higa for WBO bantamweight title
Jin Sasaki vs. Qamil Balla; Welterweight
Toshiki Shimomachi vs. Ryuya Tsugawa; Super-bantamweight

This article first appeared on Fights Around The World and was syndicated with permission.

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