Undisputed super bantamweight gold is on the line on May 4 when Naoya Inoue defends his titles against Ramon Cardenas. The fight in Las Vegas airs on The fight in Las Vegas airs on ESPN+ and Fubo in the U.S.
A multi-weight champion, Inoue (29-0) is in a rare class of being undisputed in two divisions. “The Monster” competes in America for the first time since 2021. The Japanese star has won ten straight fights via knockout to go with 26 wins via the power punch.
Ready to compete in money fights in 2025, Inoue looks to put on a show in front of a passionate fanbase in Las Vegas that has waited years for him to return.
"I'm very motivated to fight in front of an American crowd in a big arena like this, but because it's during Cinco De Mayo Weekend, it feels like I'm playing an away game, so I don't know what to expect,” Inoue said.
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"The ideal situation is to show the American fans my boxing and win with a knockout, but more than anything, I want people to see something they haven't been able to see yet in the U.S."
Cardenas (26-1) has won 14 fights via knockout. On a 14-fight win streak, he competes in his first world title fight. On the biggest stage, Cardenas is ready to pull off the upset.
“I remember watching 24/7 with Oscar De La Hoya-Floyd Mayweather. I remember watching them and wanting to be here. And now I’m here,” Cardenas said. “Also, fighting for a world title is one thing, but fighting for the undisputed title is more than I could ever ask for. It makes me hungrier. It makes me want it more.”
The co-main event will see Rafael Espinoza (26-0) put the WBO featherweight title on the line against Edward Vazquez (17-2).
The Sporting News will provide results from the entire Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas card.
Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas full card results
This section will be updated as fight results come in
- Naoya Inoue (c) vs. Ramon Cardenas for the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring super bantamweight titles
- Rafael Espinoza (c) def. Edward Vazquez via TKO for the WBO featherweight title (1:47 into round seven)
- Rohan Polanco def. Fabian Maidana via unanimous decision (100-89, 100-89, 100-89)
- Emiliano Fernando Vargas def. Juan Leon via TKO (1:40 into round two)
- Mikito Nakano def. Pedro Marquez via TKO (1:58 into round four)
- Art Barrera Jr. def. Juan Carlos Guerra Jr. via TKO (1:15 into round six)
- Raeese Aleem def. Rudy Garcia via unanimous decision (98-92, 97-93, 99-91)
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Where to watch Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas
Fight fans can watch Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas on ESPN+. You can subscribe to ESPN+ for $11.99 on a monthly subscription and $119.99 on an annual subscription.
The fight is also on ESPN. Cord-cutters can also stream the fight on Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial.
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Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas start time
- Date: Sunday, May 4
- Start time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT | 3 a.m. BST | 12 p.m. AEST
- Main event start time (approx.): 11:30 p.m. ET | 8:30 p.m. PT | 4:30 a.m. BST | 12 p.m. AEST
- Location: T-Mobile Arena - Las Vegas
Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas will be in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on May 4. The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET. Inoue and Cardenas should make their way to the ring around 11:30 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
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