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Naoya Inoue Returns to U.S. Ring to Defend Undisputed Title Against Ramon Cardenas

The undefeated four-division champion faces his WBO mandatory challenger at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on May 4, 2025.

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Overview

  • Naoya Inoue, undefeated with a 29-0 record and 26 knockouts, will defend his undisputed junior featherweight title in his first U.S. fight since 2021.
  • Ramon Cardenas, riding a 14-fight winning streak, steps into his first world title fight as the WBO mandatory challenger.
  • The fight headlines a stacked card that includes Rafael Espinoza defending his WBO featherweight title against Edward Vazquez.
  • Inoue enters the bout as a heavy -10000 betting favorite, with Cardenas listed as a +1800 underdog.
  • The event will air on ESPN+ and Disney+ starting at 6:15 p.m. ET, with the main card beginning at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN.