Naoya Inoue Stops TJ Doheny in Seventh Round

Naoya Inoue stopped TJ Doheny at 0:16 of Round 7 on September 3, 2024, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, retaining his undisputed super bantamweight championship. Doheny could not continue after suffering a back injury.

The stoppage comes early in Round 7

Inoue had controlled the fight with speed, combinations and pressure. Doheny tried to use a high guard and movement, but the champion’s body work and accuracy made it difficult for him to find openings. The referee stopped the contest early in the seventh round when Doheny was unable to continue.

Inoue retains the undisputed title

The result was Inoue’s 27th professional win and 24th by knockout at the time. He remained undisputed at 122 pounds after the defense.

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