Inoue vs Cardenas

When is Inoue vs Cardenas?

Naoya Inoue is set to fight Ramon Cardenas on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds in the Super Bantamweight division, which means the weight limit will be 122 pounds (8.7 stone or 55.3 kg).

This contest is for the undisputed super bantamweight championship of the world, with the WBO, IBF, WBC, and WBA belts on the line.

Inoue will be making his 3rd defense of the The Ring Junior Featherweight Championship. He won this belt against Marlon Tapales in December 2023. He had held this belt for 1 year, 3 months and 16 days.

He will also be making his 5th defense of the WBO World Junior Featherweight Championship. He won this belt against Stephen Fulton in July 2023. He has held this title for 1 year, 8 months and 17 days.

Also, on the line will be his 4th defense of the IBF World Junior Featherweight Championship. He won this belt against Marlon Tapales in December 2023. He has been recognised as this champion for 1 year, 3 months and 16 days.

In addition, he will be making his 5th defense of the WBC World Super Bantamweight Championship. He won this belt against Stephen Fulton in July 2023. He has been WBC champion for 1 year, 8 months and 17 days.

Finally, he will be making his 4th defense of the WBA Super World Super Bantamweight Championship. He won this belt against Marlon Tapales in December 2023. He has been WBA champion for 1 year, 3 months and 16 days.

The undercard is set to feature the clash of Espinoza vs Vazquez for the WBO World Featherweight championship.

Inoue vs Cardenas stats

Naoya Inoue steps into the ring with an undefeated record of 29 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 26 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Ramon Cardenas will make his way to the ring with a record of 26 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, with 14 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Inoue has a massive power advantage over Cardenas, boasting a 90% knockout percentage compared to Cardenas' 54%.

Naoya Inoue is the older man by 3 years, at 32 years old.

Cardenas has a height advantage of 1 inch over Inoue.

Both Naoya Inoue and Ramon Cardenas fight out of an orthodox stance.

Inoue is the more experienced professional fighter, having had 2 more fights, and made his debut in 2012, 2 years and 9 months earlier than Cardenas, whose first professional fight was in 2015. He has fought 173 more professional rounds, totaling 173 compared to Cardenas' 0.

Ramon Cardenas is currently ranked number 1 by the WBA, 10 by the WBO, 8 by the IBF, and 9 by The Ring in the 122lb division.

Inoue vs Cardenas form

Inoue remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 5 of his recent opponents.

In his last fight, he defeated Ye Joon Kim on January 24, 2025, by knockout in the 4th round in their IBF World Junior Featherweight, WBC World Super Bantamweight, WBO World Junior Featherweight and WBA Super World Super Bantamweight championship fight at Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan.

Prior to that, he had defeated TJ Doheny on September 3, 2024, by technical knockout in the 7th round in their IBF World Junior Featherweight, WBA Super World Super Bantamweight, WBC World Super Bantamweight and WBO World Junior Featherweight championship fight at Ariake Arena, Koto-Ku.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Luis Nery on May 6, 2024, by knockout in the 6th round in their IBF World Junior Featherweight, WBA Super World Super Bantamweight, WBC World Super Bantamweight and WBO World Junior Featherweight championship fight at Tokyo Dome, Tokyo.

Before that, he had won against Marlon Tapales on December 26, 2023, by knockout in the 10th round in their IBF World Junior Featherweight, WBA Super World Super Bantamweight, WBC World Super Bantamweight and WBO World Junior Featherweight championship fight at Ariake Arena, Tokyo.

He had beaten Stephen Fulton on July 25, 2023, by technical knockout in the 8th round in their WBC World Super Bantamweight and WBO World Junior Featherweight championship fight at Ariake Arena, Koto-Ku.

Cardenas has won 5 of his most recent fights, stopping 3 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he defeated Bryan Acosta on February 8, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Boeing Center at Tech Port, San Antonio, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated Jesus Ramirez Rubio on April 24, 2024, by technical knockout in the 9th round at ProBox TV Events Center, Plant City.

Going into that contest, he had won against Israel Rodriguez Picazo on February 16, 2024, by technical knockout in the 6th round at Whitesands Events Center, Plant City.

Before that, he had defeated Rafael Pedroza on September 15, 2023, by technical knockout in the 2nd round at Boeing Center at Tech Port, San Antonio.

He had beaten Michell Banquez on July 9, 2022, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Alamodome, San Antonio.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Naoya Inoue has been fighting more than Ramon Cardenas.

Naoya Inoue last fought 3 months and 10 days ago, while Ramon Cardenas' last outing was 2 months and 26 days ago.

Inoue's last 5 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 9 months and 9 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 4 months and 9 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 35 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 7 rounds on average.

Cardenas' last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 9 months and 25 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 25 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 37 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 7.4 rounds on average.

What time does Inoue vs Cardenas start?

The fighters are expected to ringwalk at around 11:00 PM EST / 8:00 PM PST at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States, which is around 4:00 AM BST in the UK.

Who is showing Inoue vs Cardenas?

The ESPN+ show is expected to begin at 10:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM PST. The Sky Sports Action broadcast of the card is expected to start at 1:00 AM (BST).

How do you stream Inoue vs Cardenas?

In the US you can stream Inoue vs Cardenas via the ESPN+ app. This is a standalone service from regular ESPN, so you don’t need to be an existing TV subscriber. You can download the app for PC, Apple, Android, Fire TV, Roku, your Smart TV and many others.

1 month of ESPN+ is $10.99, 1 month (disney+/hulu) of ESPN+ is $14.99, 1 month (disney+/hulu no ads) of ESPN+ is $24.99 and 1 year costs $109.99.

In the UK you can stream Inoue vs Cardenas via NowTV. They allow you to stream Sky Sports boxing cards via their app, based on a 24 hour, weekly or monthly passes. You’ll also get access to 11 Sky Sports Channels during your pass period. They also do a monthly smartphone only pass for £5.99, which is great if you need to catch Inoue vs Cardenas on the move.

24 hours of NowTV is £11.98, while 1 month costs £34.99.

Existing or new Sky Sports subscribers can stream Inoue vs Cardenas, and all Sky boxing cards, via the Sky Go App. This is free is you’re already a Sky Sports TV customer. It’s available for Apple, Android, Firestick, Roku and games consoles.

24 hours of Sky Go is £11.98, while 1 month costs £34.99.

What are the odds on Inoue vs Cardenas?

Naoya Inoue is currently 1/50 (-5000) to win the fight outright, while you can get 10/1 (+1000) on Ramon Cardenas if you fancy the massive upset.

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