LiontipsNaoya Inoue vs. TJ Dohaney. Fight Prediction and Betting Tips
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Naoya Inoue held multiple world titles in four weight classes and is one of only three boxers in history to become undisputed champions in two weight classes during the Four Belt Era.
Monster became the first Japanese boxer to be ranked number one in the world pound-for-pound by The Ring in the summer of 2022. And in 2023, he was named Boxer of the Year by The Ring, the Boxing Writers Association of America, and ESPN.
The 31-year-old boxer from the Land of the Rising Sun has not suffered a single defeat in his career. He has 27 wins (24 by knockout). In his last fight in May 2024, Naoya defeated Mexican Luis Nery (knockout, sixth round) and defended his WBC and WBO titles for the third time, as well as his second WBA, IBF, The Ring titles.
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Inoue admitted that he had never prepared for a fight so seriously and determinedly in his career. «I trained with the determination to never let my guard down. I pushed myself harder than I ever have before, and this was the most thorough preparation period I have ever had.»
He also stressed that he is becoming more and more comfortable at super bantamweight: «I am currently in my fourth fight at this weight and I feel like I fit into this category perfectly.»
Interesting trends for betting
Inoue's knockout record is 97 percent.
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TJ Dohany held the IBF world title, which he won in August 2018 in a fight with Japanese Ryosuke Iwasa (unanimous decision). However, he lost the title nine months later, losing to American Daniel Roman (split decision). The Irishman has won three fights in a row. In his last one in May 2024, The Power defeated Filipino Brill Bayogos (KO, fourth round).
Dohany, 37, has 26 wins (20 by knockout) and four losses. T.J. is ranked 13th in the division by BoxRec and first in the national rankings.
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Unlike the bookmakers, Doheny believes he has a good chance of winning. «It’s no secret that I’m big for this weight class, so I have an advantage and everyone knows about my knockout power,» Doheny said. «I think I’m a different type of challenge than Inoue’s previous opponents. The last two were flyweights and I’ve been a super bantamweight my whole career. I just need to get myself in better physical condition and we’ll see how the fight goes.»
Interesting trends for betting
Dohany's knockout record is 77 percent.
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Bet: Inoue wins by knockout
Inoue has 24 knockout wins
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Inoue enters the upcoming match as the overwhelming favorite of the upcoming fight. According to the bookmakers, only a miracle can help Doheny succeed. And that is true. Fighting in a left-handed stance usually gives an advantage, but Inoue is already accustomed to southpaws. His last two opponents, Tapales and Nery, were also southpaws, and we all know what happened to them. The Irishman saw Nery find a hole in Inoue’s defense with a left punch in the first round of their fight. He believes he can do the same against the great champion. However, it is unlikely.
Our prediction is Inoue's victory between the sixth and tenth rounds at 4.75
