Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue improved to 28-0 with his latest win on September 3. This conversation reviews the Inoue-Doheny fight.

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Naoya Inoue, one of present-day boxing’s greatest stars, retained his WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF super bantamweight title belts with a seventh-round technical knockout of TJ Doheny on September 3.

But were there any big surprises in the Inoue-Doheny fight?

And what were the biggest takeaways from the fight?

On this podcast episode, JAPAN Forward reporter Colin Morrison joined sports editor Ed Odeven for a wide-ranging discussion about the fight at Ariake Arena in Tokyo. 

Inoue-Doheny Fight Analysis

Morrison, a Scotland-based journalist, pointed out that Inoue “really took his time against Doheny, who, let me say, is the biggest opponent physically I’ve ever seen in the ring against Inoue.”

Utilizing patience instead of a full-blown fistic assault from the opening bell, Inoue earned the 28th victory (25 KOs) in as many fights in his legendary career.

“It was a sensible approach from Inoue,” Morrison declared. 

Our conversation highlights Inoue’s maturity as a boxer and his commitment to fighting a smart bout against Doheny, relying on experience and in-the-ring intelligence.