Inoue Defends Undisputed Titles Against Cardenas

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue will defend his WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF titles against American challenger Ramon Cardenas on May 4 at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena, headlining the high-profile Cinco de Mayo weekend. This marks Inoue's first U.S. fight since 2021 and follows his achievement as a four-division, two-time undisputed champion. Inoue, undefeated at 29-0 with 26 knockouts, seeks to expand his global fanbase and make a Manny Pacquiao-like impact in America. Cardenas, the WBA’s No. 1 contender with a 26-1 record, is determined to upset the odds but recognizes Inoue’s formidable reputation. The fight will be broadcast live on ESPN+ in the U.S. and Sky Sports in the UK, with coverage starting Sunday evening. Promoter Bob Arum has praised Inoue as one of the most extraordinary fighters of the modern era.