Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny predictions: Picking the winner for the title fight

Predictions for the Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny matchup are here to offer boxing fans some insight into the Sept. 3 matchup. The two men will compete for the Japanese knockout artist's undisputed super bantamweight titles, with IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO gold on the line.

However, it isn't the only championship bout scheduled for the card, as another unbeaten Japanese fighter in Yoshiki Takei defends his WBO bantamweight strap against his countryman, Daigo Higa. Jin Sasaki will also be defending the OPBF and WBO Asia Pacific welterweight titles against Qamil Balla.

With several key matchups set for the event, who is favored to win as fight night draws closer?

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#1. Undisputed Super Bantamweight Title: Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny

The Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny title fight is, above all, a showcase. For Japan's unbeaten power-puncher, it is chance to stay active after a potential bout with fellow undefeated boxer Sam Goodman fell through after the Australian reportedly broke his hand in a recent win over Thachtana Luangphon.

While Doheny isn't a subpar boxer by any means, he isn't nearly good enough to beat Inoue. The Irishman is a layup for the Japanese star, whose combination of speed, crisp boxing, and destructive punching power should make relatively easy work of Doheny come fight night.

Doheny, who is on a three-fight win streak, will resist as much as he can, but will ultimately fall to Inoue, who will defend his undisputed super bantamweight throne.

The Prediction: Naoya Inoue via knockout

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#2. The rest of the Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny card

Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny isn't a particularly long event, featuring just a few fights. Among them is Yoshiki Takei's WBO bantamweight title defense against Daigo Higa. The edge in experience will go to the latter, while both men will bring a tremendous amount of firepower with them into the ring.

However, fans should look to Takei to retain his title in a thrilling bout.

The Prediction: Yoshiki Takei via unanimous decision

Check out some more predictions below (Winners in bold):

OPBF and WBO Asia Pacific Welterweight Title: Jin Sasaki vs. Qamil Balla

Japanese Super Bantamweight Title: Toshiki Shimomachi vs. Ryua Tsugawa

Interim WBA Super Lightweight Title: Ismael Barroso vs. Andy Hiraoka