In terms of challengers that Inoue has seen, TJ Doheny probably goes down as one of the most unqualified. The 37-year-old did win a championship back in 2018, but that was six years ago at this point and he's 5-4 over his last nine fights.
Doheny has earned this shot with three consecutive knockout victories. He lives up to his nickname of "Power" and has won 20 of his 30 fights by knockout. The Irish fighter does have a puncher's chance, but he's taking on a complete fighter in Inoue. The undisputed champion's ability to push the pace and deliver his power without taking too much risk has helped him run through every opponent.
Inoue is on a streak of eight knockout victories. Nonito Donaire was the last fighter to take him to a decision and "The Machine" still won on all three scorecards.
Despite all of his success, Inoue believes that there is still room for him to be even better.
"I don't think I am the finished product yet. I still have some way to go. I know I can still evolve into a better fighter. I hope the fans can look forward to that as well," he told Sky Sports.
That's a terrifying thought for the rest of the division and the boxing world.
This should be another complete dismantling unless the Irishman finds a way to connect with a fight-changing punch out of nowhere.
The chief support bout is an all-Japanese world title fight, with Yoshiki Takei fighting Daigo Higa for the WBO bantamweight championship.
Doheny has earned this shot with three consecutive knockout victories. He lives up to his nickname of "Power" and has won 20 of his 30 fights by knockout. The Irish fighter does have a puncher's chance, but he's taking on a complete fighter in Inoue. The undisputed champion's ability to push the pace and deliver his power without taking too much risk has helped him run through every opponent.
Inoue is on a streak of eight knockout victories. Nonito Donaire was the last fighter to take him to a decision and "The Machine" still won on all three scorecards.
Despite all of his success, Inoue believes that there is still room for him to be even better.
"I don't think I am the finished product yet. I still have some way to go. I know I can still evolve into a better fighter. I hope the fans can look forward to that as well," he told Sky Sports.
That's a terrifying thought for the rest of the division and the boxing world.
This should be another complete dismantling unless the Irishman finds a way to connect with a fight-changing punch out of nowhere.
The chief support bout is an all-Japanese world title fight, with Yoshiki Takei fighting Daigo Higa for the WBO bantamweight championship.
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