TJ Doheny


Terence John Doheny is an Irish professional boxer who held the IBF super-bantamweight title from 2018 to 2019. Nicknamed "Power", Doheny is known for his exceptional punching power, possessing a knockout ratio of 76.92%.
As of August 2024, Doheny is ranked as the world's seventh best active super bantamweight by The Ring.

Professional career

IBF super bantamweight champion

Doheny vs. Iwasa

TJ turned professional in 2012 and compiled a record of 19–0 with 14 wins by knockout before challenging and beating Japanese fighter Ryosuke Iwasa to win the IBF super bantamweight championship.

IBF and WBA unification title fight

Doheny vs. Roman

He would defend the title once before losing in a very close unification fight to WBA super bantamweight champion Daniel Roman by a majority decision.

Undisputed super bantamweight title fight

Doheny vs. Inoue

Doheny challenged Naoya Inoue for his undisputed super bantamweight title at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on September 3, 2024.
Doheny was stopped in the 7th round with a body shot. This was the first knockout loss of Doheny's career.

WBA featherweight title fight

Doheny vs. Ball

On 12 December 2024, it was announced that Doheny would challenge WBA featherweight champion Nick Ball at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England, on 15 March 2025. Doheny lost the fight by technical stoppage when his corner stopped it at the end of the tenth round.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
32Loss26–6Nick BallRTD10, 3:0015 Mar 2025M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, EnglandFor WBA featherweight title
31Loss26–5Naoya InoueTKO7, 0:163 Sep 2024Ariake Arena, Tokyo, JapanFor WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring super bantamweight titles
30Win26–4Bryl BayogosTKO4 2:516 May 2024Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
29Win25–4Japhethlee LlamidoTKO1 2:2831 Oct 2023Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanRetained WBO Asia Pacific super-bantamweight title
28Win24–4Kazuki NakajimaTKO4, 2:2329 June 2023Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanWon WBO Asia Pacific super-bantamweight title
27Loss23–4Sam GoodmanUD1012 Mar 2023Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, AustraliaFor vacant WBO Oriental super-bantamweight titles
26Win23–3Cesar JuarezTKO2, 2:2319 Mar 2022Duty Free Tennis Stadium, Dubai, UAE
25Loss22–3Michael ConlanUD126 Aug 2021Falls Park, Belfast, Northern IrelandFor vacant WBA interim featherweight title
24Loss22–2Ionuț BăluțăUD86 Mar 2020Caesars Palace, Dubai, UAE
23Win22–1Jesus MartinezRTD5, 3:0012 Oct 2019Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
22Loss21–1Daniel RomanMD1226 Apr 2019The Forum, Inglewood, California, USLost IBF super-bantamweight title;
For WBA super-bantamweight title
21Win21–0Ryohei TakahashiTKO11, 2:1818 Jan 2019Hulu Theater, New York City, New York, USRetained IBF super-bantamweight title
20Win20–0Ryosuke IwasaUD1216 Aug 2018Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanWon IBF super-bantamweight title
19Win19–0Mike OliverTKO2, 2:1817 Mar 2018House of Blues, Boston, Massachusetts, US
18Win18–0Pipat ChaipornSD1220 Dec 2017Suan Lum Night Bazaar, Bangkok, Thailand
17Win17–0Espinos SabuTKO1, 2:152 Jun 2017Club Punchbowl, Sydney, Australia
16Win16–0Ernesto GuerreroTKO2, 1:5815 Oct 2016Memorial Hall, Melrose, Massachusetts, US
15Win15–0Gerardo Marin HernandezTKO5, 1:4019 Mar 2016House of Blues, Boston, Massachusetts, USRetained PABA super-bantamweight title
14Win14–0Noldi ManakaneKO2, 0:3012 Dec 2015Alexandria Basketball Stadium, Sydney, Australia
13Win13–0Sutep WangmukTKO5, 2:183 Oct 2015Alexandria Basketball Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaRetained PABA super-bantamweight title
12Win12–0Prayoot YaijamTKO1, 1:254 Jul 2015Club Punchbowl, Sydney, Australia
11Win11–0Marco DemecilloUD1215 May 2015Club Punchbowl, Sydney, AustraliaRetained PABA super-bantamweight title
10Win10–0Phum KunmatUD820 May 2015Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia
9Win9–0Egy RoztenRTD3, 3:0015 Nov 2014The Hi-Fi Sydney, Sydney, Australia
8Win8–0Roman CantoTKO9, 1:0019 Sep 2014Ottimo House, Sydney, AustraliaRetained PABA super-bantamweight title
7Win7–0Somprasong ChuenchanaTKO3, 2:2515 Mar 2014The Roundhouse, Sydney, AustraliaRetained PABA super-bantamweight title
6Win6–0Dianever OrcalesUD1213 Dec 2013Olympic Park Sports Centre, Sydney, AustraliaRetained PABA super-bantamweight title
5Win5–0James MokogintaKO9, 2:5917 Aug 2013RSL Club, Coffs Harbour, AustraliaWon vacant PABA super-bantamweight title
4Win4–0Anusorn ChaisuraTKO3, 1:3022 Feb 2013Entertainment Centre, Hurstville, Australia
3Win3–0Roberto OyanUD614 Sep 2012Irish Club, Brisbane, Australia
2Win2–0Chris PotterTKO1, 0:3122 Jun 2012Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia
1Win1–0Pichit SithkruwinTKO1, 1:2727 Apr 2012Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia