Sam Goodman dominated a fighter who gave Naoya Inoue one of his toughest tests years before Nick Ball clash

Sam Goodman cruised past TJ Doheny, who gave Naoya Inoue a hard fight

On September 3, 2024, Naoya Inoue defended his undisputed super bantamweight titles against TJ Doheny.

While the Irishman ultimately came up short, he provided a very stern test for the Japanese star, utilizing his size and strength to land powerful shots both upstairs and downstairs.

However, Sam Goodman, who’s scheduled to take on Nick Ball later tonight, had no such trouble when he fought the former IBF King on March 12, 2023, inside the Sydney SuperDome in Australia.

Showcasing his tremendous footwork and shot selection, the Aussie dominated the early portion of the contest.

As the bout progressed, he began to get more aggressive, scoring a knockdown, en route to winning via unanimous decision.

Nick Ball’s teammate cost Sam Goodman a fight with Naoya Inoue

Last year, Goodman was scheduled to get his shot against Inoue.

While an underdog going into the clash, ‘Sammy the Ghost’ was confident he had the skills to pull off the upset.

However, he never ended up getting his opportunity to trade leather with the pound-for-pound great.

Bizarrely, Goodman’s shot at Inoue was ruined by Nick Ball’s teammate.