Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny results, highlights: 'The Monster' continues run of dominance with late TKO

The pound-for-pound ranked star methodically broke down his opponent before getting the finish in Round 7

For as crafty as former titleholder TJ Doheny was in order to stay in the fight on Tuesday morning, the power of undisputed junior featherweight champion Naoya Inoue eventually caught up to him. 

One fight removed from suffering the first knockdown of his career in the early going against Luis Nery, Inoue (28-0, 25 KOs) showcased a higher level of patience and defensive responsibility inside Tokyo's Ariake Arena as the Japanese star took his time breaking Doheny (26-5, 20 KOs) down. 

Inoue, 31, finally caught up with the experienced southpaw in Round 7 when a hard flurry to the body led to an injury stoppage as the 37-year-old Doheny held his lower back in pain before dropping to a knee. Referee Bence Kovacs waived off the fight at 16 seconds of the round before Doheny needed assistance exiting the ring and went on to limp his way back to the locker room while favoring his right leg.