In a highly anticipated super bantamweight championship fight, Naoya Inoue emerged victorious against TJ Doheny with a seventh-round TKO. Inoue, known as “the Monster,” has an impressive record of 27-0 with 24 knockouts and proved his dominance once again. Doheny, a familiar face in Japan, struggled to keep up with Inoue’s relentless attack, despite showing grit and determination throughout the fight.
The tale of the tape revealed that Doheny had marginal advantages in height and reach, but it was not enough to overcome Inoue’s skill and power. Both fighters made weight at 122lbs ahead of the official weigh-in. Inoue, who is considered by many as the world’s No 1 pound-for-pound fighter, has unified all four major belts in two different weight divisions, showcasing his exceptional abilities in the ring.
The main event was preceded by a thrilling fight for the WBO bantamweight title between Yoshiki Takei and Daigo Higa, with Takei narrowly defending his title by unanimous decision. Despite facing a knockdown in the 11th round, Takei’s resilience and determination secured his victory.
Inoue’s victory over Doheny further solidifies his position as one of the top fighters in the world, with an unmatched record of 22-0 in world championship fights. His destructive surge through boxing’s weight divisions has drawn comparisons to legendary fighters like Manny Pacquiao. Doheny, on the other hand, put up a valiant effort but ultimately fell short against the formidable Inoue.
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