Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Former pound-for-pound king and two-division undisputed champion Naoya Inoue of Japan defends his super bantamweight titles against former IBF super bantamweight champion and Irishman TJ Doheny at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. On Tuesday, 3 September, the pair clashes with the number two ranked pound-for-pound monster, Inoue, a huge favorite for retaining his IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO titles and unbeaten status. TJ Doheny, who is on a winning streak and has already logged a win this year, will be hoping to shock the boxing world with an upset.

BOXING: Undisputed Super Bantamweight championship

Where to Watch: ESPN+

Venue: Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan

Date: 03.09.2024 15:00

The former Asian youth champion is a boxing enigma. Along with Oleksandr Usyk and Terrence Crawford, 31-year-old Naoye Inoue is one of three male boxers to earn undisputed status in two weight classes in the “four-belt era.” “Monster” has 24 knockouts from 27 victories, getting his power and accuracy more in world title fights with a 90.90 knockout-to-win percentage. Since 2012, Naoye Inoue reportedly signed a professional contract where he asked never to be paired against easy opponents. Naoye Inoue beat Paul Butler in 2022 to unify the bantamweight titles. He then stopped Stephen Fulton and Marlon Tapales to claim the undisputed status. Inoue was named 2023 Fighter of the Year by The Ring and ESPN. In 2022, he also became the number one in the world, pound for pound.

• Age: 31;
• Height: 5’5”;
• Weight: 118lbs (54kg);
• Reach: 67.5”;
• Record: 27-0

At 37, Irish-born TJ Doheny has seen many battles in Japan, including his three last fights, in which he claimed knockout victories. TJ Doheny won the IBF super bantamweight strap in 2019, stopping Ryosuke Iwasa in New York. He lost the bid to unify the titles when he lost his IBF gold to Daniel Roman later the same year. The Southpaw’s last loss was a 2023 setback against Sam Goodman. He is on a three-fight winning streak.

• Age: 37;
• Height: 5’5.5’’;
• Reach: 68”;
• Weight: 118lbs (54kg);
• Record: 26-4

TJ Doheny is a 19 odds underdog on Bet365 which also lists a decision for the favorite Naoye Inoue at 9 odds. Betway prices over 4.5 rounds at 1.77 and the under at 1.87 odds. 1XBET lists the bout to be won in rounds 1-3 at 2.2 odds and in rounds 4-6 at 2.6. Read more here.