Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny purses: How much have the boxers made in previous fights? Comparing payouts
The Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny fight marks the return of one of boxing's pound-for-pound greats. Japan's Inoue has captured world championships in four separate weight classes and will be facing the Ireland-born Doheny, who is a former IBF super bantamweight champion.
When it comes to the purses for Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny, a comparison of previously reported payouts paints an impressive picture of the potential paydays the pugilists could earn in their upcoming clash.
A report by The Sporting News indicated that Inoue bagged $1 million for his unanimous decision victory over Nonito Donaire in their first encounter in Nov. 2019 and bagged $500k in their rematch (a second-round TKO win for Inoue) in June 2022.
Besides, Inoue secured a seventh-round KO victory against Jason Moloney in Oct. 2020. The fight was his first with Top Rank, and saw him reportedly secure a $1.5 million payday. Another mammoth payday for Inoue came when he reportedly walked away with a $5 million purse after beating Stephen Fulton via eighth-round TKO in July 2023.
Moreover, BBC reported that Inoue earned around $6 million for his most recent fight - a sixth-round KO victory against Luis Nery in May 2024. An NY Fights report speculated that Inoue was expected to bag approximately $6.4 million for the Nery fight, while the Mexican pugilist would receive a comparatively smaller piece of the overall fight purse.
In contrast to the myriad of reports that have emerged regarding Inoue's purses, TJ Doheny's payouts have remained shrouded in mystery. The consensus is that Doheny is yet to ascend to the levels of global superstardom that Inoue has, which is why he's likely to receive a lower purse than the Japanese boxing icon.
Considering the variables at play, Inoue's payout for his upcoming matchup against Doheny could be in the millions. Nevertheless, one should note that the aforementioned figures are reported/estimated numbers and haven't been officially confirmed by the fighters or their promoters.
Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny: 'The Monster' and 'The Power' set to collide in Tokyo, Japan
Presently, Naoya Inoue (27-0, 24 KOs) possesses the WBA (Super), WBC, WBO, IBF, and Ring Magazine super bantamweight (122-pound) titles. With the big four titles (WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF) in his grasp, 'The Monster' is the reigning undisputed champion of his division.
Meanwhile, the 37-year-old Doheny (26-4, 20 KOs) has been soldiering on as a veteran and is a dangerous matchup for anyone. Both combatants boast tremendous resilience and spine-chilling knockout power. That said, the 31-year-old Japanese champion is a gargantuan favorite.
Watch 'The Monster's' open workout ahead of the much-awaited Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny event below:
The Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny fight is set to headline the upcoming boxing event at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on Sept. 3, 2024. The Inoue-Doheny showdown will have the Japanese superstar's undisputed super bantamweight title at stake, with the WBA (Super), WBC, WBO, IBF and Ring Magazine super bantamweight belts on the line.
Check out the Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny poster below: