Naoya Inoue, who holds the undisputed junior featherweight championship, is slated to fight Ramon Cardenas in Las Vegas on Sunday. This marks Inoue’s first appearance on U.S. soil in four years. Inoue’s last bout in January against Ye Joon Kim ended swiftly, but this time, he faces a more reputable contender in Cardenas.
Cardenas has gained attention in recent years with victories over opponents like Rafael Pedroza and Bryan Acosta. However, he is still seen as an underdog facing the experienced Inoue, who boasts 26 knockouts in 29 fights. The odds heavily favor Inoue.
Fight Card and Odds
- Naoya Inoue (c) -10000 vs. Ramon Cardenas +1700, undisputed junior featherweight title
- Rafael Espinoza (c) -1430 vs. Edward Vazquez +800, WBO featherweight title
- Rohan Polanco -3335 vs. Fabian Maidana +1150, welterweights
- Ra’eese Aleem -3335 vs. Rudy Garcia +1200, featherweights
Where to Watch
- Date: May 4
- Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
- Start Time: 10 p.m. ET
- Watch On: ESPN/ESPN+
Prediction
Inoue is clearly the favorite and highly likely to win, with speculation on whether Cardenas can withstand his powerful offense. Predictions suggest Inoue may secure a KO victory by the fifth round.
