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Inoue Says He's Ready for Title Defense Against Doheny, Aims for KO Win

YOKOHAMA, Aug 24 (News On Japan) - Naoya Inoue, the unified super bantamweight champion of the four major boxing organizations, held an open training session at the Ohashi Gym in Yokohama on August 21st. Inoue is set to defend his titles against former world champion TJ Doheny of Ireland on September 3 at Ariake Arena.

During the session, Inoue expressed confidence in his preparations, stating, "I’m in great shape. A decision victory is not acceptable. The best outcome is to seize the opportunity for a knockout when it presents itself," signaling his intention to secure a KO victory.

Source: Kyodo

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