Naoya Inoue v TJ Doheny: ‘I’m ready to put on a good show’ – Irish boxer on fight
His opponent, Inoue is regarded as one of the best pound for pound boxers in the world.
The Japanese fighter is unbeaten in 27 contests and has knocked out his last eight opponents.
The 31-year-old secured his first world title more than 10 years ago and has won all 22 of his world championship bouts.
Inoue knocked out England’s Paul Butler to unify all the bantamweight titles in December 2022 and then did likewise in the super bantamweight division, collecting the WBC and WBO world titles by stopping Stephen Fulton in July 2023 and adding the WBA and IBF crowns by seeing off Marlon Tapales in December.
Doheny is well aware of the talent of Inoue and holds him in high regard, but was keen to stress that will count for nothing when the two men enter the ring.
“Anyone who is an undisputed world champion deserves the utmost respect just because he is my opponent doesn’t make it any different, we know come Tuesday night the respect will go out the window until after the fight,” Doheny explained.
“I have the opportunity to make history, so I am highly motivated fighting for all the belts.
“Danny Roman and I started this collection of belts together and it’s time to get them back.”
