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The official weigh-ins have been completed for the upcoming super bantamweight clash set to take place at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Unified 122-pound champion Naoya Inoue weighed in at 122 pounds, the heaviest of his career, while his opponent, Australian-based Irishman TJ Doheny, came in slightly lighter at 121.5 pounds. These weights have set the stage for what is expected to be an exciting and competitive fight.
With a sell-out crowd anticipated for the bout, fans are eager to see their hero, Naoya Inoue, known as “The Monster,” in action against Doheny, who is considered a significant underdog. While Inoue boasts an impressive record of 27-0 with 24 knockouts and is often regarded as the mythical pound-for-pound king, his last fight against Luis Nery showed that he is not invincible.
Despite Inoue’s dominance in the super bantamweight division, critics have expressed dissatisfaction with his choice of opponent for this fight. Many believe that Inoue should be facing more elite and deserving fighters, questioning the competitiveness of the match-up with Doheny. While the knockdown he experienced in his previous fight has given Doheny some confidence, the overall consensus is that Inoue should be seeking tougher challenges.
As the fight draws near, there is speculation about the possibility of Doheny causing a major upset by defeating Inoue. Such a victory would be considered one of the most shocking upsets in boxing history, given Inoue’s reputation and achievements in the sport. However, the general expectation is that Inoue will ultimately emerge victorious, likely stopping Doheny within five rounds and adding another impressive win to his record.
In addition to the main event, the undercard features title defenses by Yoshiko Takei and Ismael Barroso. Takei will defend his WBO bantamweight title against Daigo Higa, with both fighters weighing in just under the 118-pound limit. Meanwhile, Barroso will defend his WBA interim belt at 140 pounds against Andy Hiraoka, with both men hitting the 140-pound mark exactly. These undercard bouts are expected to provide fans with some exciting knockout action leading up to the main event in Tokyo.
While the upcoming super bantamweight clash in Tokyo has generated significant excitement among fans and pundits alike, there are valid criticisms regarding the level of competition and potential match-ups for Naoya Inoue. As the fighters prepare to step into the ring, all eyes will be on Inoue to see if he can maintain his dominance or if Doheny will defy the odds and pull off a stunning upset.
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