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Naoya Inoue Set for U.S. Return to Defend Undisputed Title Against Ramon Cardenas

The undefeated Japanese superstar will headline a stacked card at T-Mobile Arena on May 4, marking his first U.S. fight since 2021.

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Overview

  • Naoya Inoue, nicknamed 'The Monster,' brings his 29-0 record and undisputed junior featherweight titles to Las Vegas for the first time in four years.
  • Ramon Cardenas, ranked No. 9 in the division, enters as a significant underdog with +1800 odds but sees this as a career-defining opportunity.
  • Inoue has successfully defended his 122-pound titles three times since becoming the undisputed champion in December 2023, all via knockout victories.
  • The undercard features Rafael Espinoza defending his WBO featherweight title against Edward Vazquez, adding depth to the Cinco de Mayo weekend event.
  • The fight will be broadcast on ESPN+ and is expected to further solidify Inoue’s legacy as one of boxing’s pound-for-pound greats.