Naoya Inoue returns to the United States for the first time since 2021. The undisputed super bantamweight champion defends his belts on May 4 against Ramon Cardenas. The fight in Las Vegas airs on ESPN+ and Fubo in the U.S.
A multi-weight champion, Inoue (29-0) has won ten straight fights via knockout. The two-division undisputed champion is ready to once again make an impact in America. If he wins, Inoue will be lined up to face the likes of Murodjon Akhmadaliev, Nick Ball, and even Junto Nakatani.
Cardenas (26-1) looks to spoil Inoue’s plans. The Texas-born star has 14 wins via knockout. If he can take Inoue out, not only will it be one of the biggest upsets in boxing history, but he will be immortalized forever.
WATCH: Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas on Fubo (free trial)
“I know it’s going to be a tough fight. I know Inoue is a pound-for-pound great,” Cardenas said. “But I’m ready for that. I’m ready for the toughest fight of my career. I picture this being a hard fight, but I also picture myself coming out there and doing my thing and showing the world who I am.”
The co-main event will see Rafael Espinoza (26-0) put the WBO featherweight title on the line against Edward Vazquez (17-2). Espinoza beat Robeisy Ramirez to win the WBO title. Vazquez (17-2) competes in his second world title fight. He is on a two-fight win streak and has four wins via knockout.
Also on the card will be prospects and rising contenders in Rohan Polanco, Emiliano Vargas, and Art Barrera Jr.
The Sporting News will provide results, analysis, and highlights from the entire Inoue vs. Cardenas boxing event.
Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas full card results
Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas live fight updates, highlights from 2025 boxing card
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Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas
Rafael Espinoza vs. Edward Vazquez
Rohan Polanco vs. Fabian Maidana
Emiliano Fernando Vargas vs. Juan Leon
Mikito Nakano vs. Pedro Marquez
Art Barrera Jr. vs. Juan Carlos Guerra Jr.
Raeese Aleem vs. Rudy Garcia
Round five:
SN unofficial scorecard:
Round four: Garcia pressed forward and landed hooks. Aleem with a shot to the body. Garcia with a few jabs. Combinations from Aleem forced Garcia to trip. Both swung away. Aleem with body work.
SN unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Aleem (38-38)
Round three: Whatever Aleem is throwing it is not doing enough to discourage Garcia. Aleem with combinations followed by a jab. Garcia with a counter right.
SN unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Aleem (29-28 Garcia)
Round two: Lead hooks by Garcia. Body shot from the inside connected. A right connected by Garcia. Garcia with one-two combinations. He continued to land heavy shots to the body.
SN unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Garcia (20-18 Garcia)
Round one: Garcia pressed forward to start things off. He landed jabs and hooks to the body of Aleem. Aleem with a jab himself. Garcia with an inside body shot and running hooks. He showcased a solid defense. Right to the body by Aleem.
SN unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Garcia
Patrick O’Connor vs. Marcus Smith
6:26 p.m. ET: The main card on ESPN could go on later, depending if the Dodgers-Braves game goes late.
6:20 p.m. ET: Raeese Aleem vs. Rudy Garcia starts things off.
6:10 p.m. ET: Something to note: Inoue is fighting tonight and is scheduled to face Murodjon Akhmadaliev in September. However, “MJ” will compete before then. He fights on the Manuel Gallegos vs. Khalil Coe card on May 30.
6 p.m. ET: Hello everyone! This weekend has been a busy boxing weekend. However, we aren’t done! Naoya Inoue returns to the ring!
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Where to watch Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas
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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.
