Naoya Inoue v TJ Doheny

[Spicoli]

Fulton, Tapales, Nery and Doheny all in the span of 13+ months for full unification. Absolutely unreal the low-key disrespect he takes based on controlling his own p4p career and that he "only fights in Japan". It's not like Inoue isn't running thru top competition between the ropes. Granted...the 5am cards can make it impossible to tune in "live" for the most part. Doheny is no meek pup and he'll make plenty of noise before it's all over.

[Master]

Inoue is fighting in the week which normally good as I can watch at work live but I have a meeting so annoyed I will miss it.

Any reason why they fight in the week in Japan?

[Alpha]

I can't tell you the exact reason Inoue fights on a Tuesday but if he's fighting in Japan at Ariake Arena he seems to prefer to fight on Tuesday.

In some cases and countries a mid week fight can be due to clashes with other sports or events.

Doheny is 4-0 (3 KOs) in Japan, the 2nd of those being a KO1 over Inoue's friend and sparring partner Japhethlee Llamido. Everything is stacked against him but Doheny has some buzz around him in Japan off his recent form and he's a former champion. There have been worse stay busy opponents. Not to disparage Doheny but I expect Inoue to score a spectacular KO!

[TIC]

[Master]

This is a tough cagey contest for Inoue but he is hurting Doheny now after the 6th round.

[Master]

Doheny has retired in the 7th round with an injured back. His old body has given way.

[TIC]

a workman like showing from inoue. he warmed up & was about to finish things off when i think tj thought better of continuing & pulled an injury