Naoya Inoue, dubbed ‘The Monster,’ reinforced his fearsome reputation by successfully defending his undisputed super-bantamweight world championship with a TKO victory over TJ Doheny. Doheny suffered an injury at the start of the seventh round and withdrew just 16 seconds in, clutching his back. This win solidified Inoue’s title and earned him a substantial purse.
According to Sportysalaries, Naoya Inoue is guaranteed $1.5 million for his upcoming fight and stands to earn an additional 70% of the pay-per-view revenue. If the fight attracts 850,000 PPV buys, his total earnings could reach $6 million. Inoue ranks among the top earners in Asian boxing, typically making over $2.5 million per fight, with extra income from his share of PPV profits.
Meanwhile, TJ Doheny is also guaranteed $1.5 million for the bout, with potential earnings climbing to $6 million if PPV sales exceed 800,000 buys on fight night. Both fighters are in line for substantial paydays.
Even if the fight had gone to the judges’ decision, ‘The Monster’ would have won due to his domination of every round. However, a powerful body shot in the seventh round ultimately ended the bout. Inoue has once again proven his prowess and remains ready to demonstrate his skills in future fights.
Naoya Inoue Expresses Interest in One More Fight Before Year’s End
Naoya Inoue, ‘The Monster,’ shows no signs of stopping. After dominating TJ Doheny, Inoue plans to defend his undisputed super-bantamweight world title in Japan later this year. According to promoter Bob Arum, Inoue will also headline a major event in Las Vegas early next year. However, before that, he’ll have another title defense in Japan towards the end of 2024.
Promoter Bob Arum said: “I understand he’ll be coming back here to Tokyo to defend his title again at the end of the year. And then we’re taking him to the United States for a big celebration in Las Vegas.”
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Fans are eager to see ‘The Monster’ remain an active champion, a key factor in his reputation as one of the greatest. While his next move is confirmed, the specific dates have yet to be announced. The opponent for Inoue’s upcoming fight is still uncertain.
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