Watch the live stream of the undisputed championship fight between Naoya Inoue and TJ Doheny on ESPN+

Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny: A fight for the undisputed super bantamweight crown in Tokyo

Boxing fans, mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 3, 2024, as Top Rank Boxing delivers a night of electrifying action from the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. This spectacular event will culminate in the highly anticipated battle between Naoya “The Monster” Inoue and TJ Doheny for the undisputed super bantamweight championship.

Inoue (27-0, 24 KOs), a relentless, undefeated knockout fighter from Japan with a reputation for dismantling opponents, will defend his undisputed WBA/WBC/WBO/IBF titles for the second time. His dominant reign at super bantamweight has been nothing short of spectacular and he has a formidable challenger in former world champion TJ Doheny (26-4, 20 KOs) of Ireland. This fight promises to be a thrilling display of power, precision and pure boxing artistry.

The action starts early, with the entire five-fight card available exclusively on ESPN+ in the U.S. starting at 5:45 a.m. ET / 2:45 a.m. PT. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience top-notch boxing talent from the comfort of your own home.

The co-main event features an exciting bantamweight championship fight. Yoshiki Takei, the undefeated WBO bantamweight champion, will defend his first title against the impressive former WBC flyweight champion Daigo Higa. Takei, known for his impressive knockout power, will look to continue his rise in the bantamweight division against Higa, who brings a wealth of experience and knockout power to the ring.

In addition to these main fights, there are some exciting duels that will captivate the fans. In the super lightweight division, Ismael Barroso will defend his interim junior welterweight title against the undefeated Japanese Andy Hiraoka. Barroso, who has 25 wins and 23 knockouts, will have to face the challenge of Hiraoka, who has yet to suffer a defeat in his professional career.

There will also be an exciting welterweight fight between Jin Sasaki and Qamil Balla, which promises to be exciting action. Fans can also look forward to a super bantamweight fight between Toshiki Shimomachi and Ryuya Tsugawa.

Don't miss this night of boxing where legends are made and history is made. Watch Naoya Inoue defend his undisputed title against TJ Doheny and all the other exciting fights live and exclusively on ESPN+. For more information and to catch all the action, visit www.TopRank.com.

Get ready for an evening of boxing excellence – tune in and experience the drama and excitement that only top boxing can offer.

Battle map
Super Bantamweight Championship – Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny (undisputed WBA/WBC/WBO/IBF title)
Bantamweight Championship – Yoshiki Takei vs. Daigo Higa (WBO title)
Super lightweight – Ismael Barroso vs. Andy Hiraoka
Welterweight – Jin Sasaki vs. Qamil Balla
Super Bantamweight – Toshiki Shimomachi vs. Ryuya Tsugawa

Watch Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny live and exclusively in the US on ESPN+ starting at 5:45 a.m. ET / 2:45 a.m. PT on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

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