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Naoya Inoue Returns to Fight in America Against Ramon Cardenas

2026-06-23 · Naoya Inoue · Match Report

Naoya Inoue returns to fight in America for the first time since 2021 when he faces Ramon Cardenas at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sunday, May 4.

Naoya Inoue Vs. Ramon Cardenas Full Fight Card

The full fight card for the Inoue vs. Cardenas headlined boxing event features several title fights, including Rafael Espinoza vs. Edward Vazquez for Espinoza's WBO featherweight title. Naoya Inoue has a record of 29-0 with 26 KOs and is the No. 2 ranked fighter in the ESPN boxing rankings.

Naoya Inoue's Career Highlights

Inoue won his first major title in April 2014 when he knocked out Adrián Hernández to claim the WBC light flyweight title. He has since won and defended the WBO junior bantamweight title seven times before moving to bantamweight for nine bouts. Inoue became the undisputed 122-pound champion with a 10th-round knockout win over Marlon Tapales in December 2023.

Ramon Cardenas' Challenge

Ramon Cardenas has a record of 26-1 with 14 KOs and is the No. 9 ranked junior featherweight, according to ESPN. Cardenas is riding a 14-fight winning streak heading into the upcoming fight card, with seven of those wins coming by knockout. Naoya Inoue is thankful to the fans in America who have followed his career and looks forward to putting on a great show for everyone in attendance. Ramon Cardenas is excited to fight for a world title and believes that his paths would eventually cross with Inoue. The undercard for the event features several exciting matchups, including Rohan Polanco vs. Fabian Maidana for Polanco's WBO Intercontinental Welterweight Title. Emiliano Fernando Vargas will face Juan Leon for the vacant Jr. NABF Junior Welterweight Title. Mikito Nakano will face Pedro Marquez in a featherweight bout, while Art Barrera Jr. will face Juan Carlos Guerra Jr in a junior middleweight bout. Raeese Aleem will face Rudy Garcia in a featherweight bout, and Patrick O’Connor will face Marcus Smith in a cruiserweight bout. The event promises to be an exciting night of boxing, with several title fights and talented fighters on display.

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