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Naoya Inoue will defend the undisputed super-bantamweight titles against TJ Doheny on Tuesday, in a major event in Tokyo.
The fight marks the Japanese superstar’s second defence of the belts, after he became a two-weight undisputed champion by stopping Marlon Tapales in December. With that victory, Inoue also became a four-weight champion overall.
His first undisputed defence at super-bantamweight followed in May, when Luis Nery scored a shock knockdown in round one. However, Inoue rallied to drop his opponent in rounds two, five and six – with the final knockdown sealing victory for the “Monster”.
Inoue’s next challenge comes against southpaw Doheny, as the 37-year-old Irishman enters Tokyo with a 26-4 record (20 knockouts). Meanwhile, 31-year-old Inoue is 27-0 (24 KOs) and a pound-for-pound talent.
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When is the fight?
Inoue vs Doheny will take place on Tuesday 3 September at the Ariaka Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
The event is due to begin at 7.30am BST (11.30pm PT on Monday; 1.30am CT and 2.30am ET on Tuesday), with ring walks for the main event following at 12.15pm BST (4.15am PT, 6.15am CT, 7.15am ET).
How can I watch it?
In the UK, the event will air live on Sky Sports. In the US, ESPN+ will stream the fights.
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Odds
Inoue – 1/50
Doheny – 16/1
Draw – 25/1
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Full card (subject to change)
Naoya Inoue (C) vs TJ Doheny (WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF super-bantamweight titles)
Yoshiki Takei vs Daigo Higa (WBO bantamweight title)
Jin Sasaki vs Qamil Balla (welterweight)
Ismael Barroso vs Andy Hiraoka (super-lightweight)
Toshiki Shimomachi vs Ryuya Tsugawa (super-bantamweight)
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