TJ Doheny steps into the ring against Nick Ball today for the featherweight world title. The fighters will square off at the M&S; Bank Arena in Liverpool, England, with the main event kicking off at 6:20pm Eastern Time.
Doheny looks to bounce back after a tough loss. The Irish boxer fell to Naoya Inoue by seventh round TKO last September in a super bantamweight clash. Now, he's moved up to featherweight and wants to prove he's still got what it takes.
Born on November 2, 1986, in Portlaoise, Ireland, Doheny started his boxing journey as an amateur. He represented his country in European Championships before turning pro in 2013. That's when he picked up the nickname "Power" - a nod to his skill and strength in the ring.
Doheny's built a reputation for his enormous courage. He's faced tough opponents and doesn't back down from a challenge. But today's fight against Ball, a rising star in English boxing, won't be easy. Doheny's not the betting favorite, but he's got the experience to make it interesting.
"I've got the skills and the heart to win this fight," Doheny said at the weigh-in. "I'm ready to show everyone what I can do at featherweight."
While Doheny's focused on the fight, his bank account's looking healthy. He's earned about $1.1 million over the last 4 years. A win today could boost that number even higher.
As the bell rings in Liverpool, all eyes will be on Doheny. Can the Irish fighter reclaim his spot at the top? Or will Ball's rise continue? We'll find out soon enough.
