2025 Undefeated Naoya Inoue (The Monster Returns) vs. Ramon Cardenas: Super Bantamweight Championship Fight (Video)NEW

For the first time in years, boxing’s pound-for-pound superstar Naoya Inoue returns to the U.S. to defend his undisputed super bantamweight titles. On May 4, 2025, Inoue will take on Ramon Cardenas at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. With Inoue’s dominance and Cardenas’ hunger for an upset, this bout promises fireworks as the two fighters go head-to-head for all four major championship belts.

Current Las Vegas Odds on 4-5-2025: Naoya Inoue is a massive favorite against Ramon Cardenas, with Las Vegas odds ranging from -5000 to -8000, reflecting a 98-99% implied chance of victory.

Date
Sunday, May 4, 2025

Time
8:00 pm

Main Card - 7:00 pm PT
• Naoya Inoue (29-0, 26 KOs) vs. Ramon Cardenas (26-1, 14 KOs)
12 rounds - Undisputed Super Bantamweight World Title (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, The Ring)

• Rafael Espinoza (26-0, 22 KOs) vs. Edward Vazquez (17-2, 4 KOs)
12 rounds - WBO Featherweight World Title

Where to Purchase
• AXS: Tickets can be purchased through AXS.com. ​
• StubHub: Tickets are also available on StubHub, with prices starting at $156. ​
• Vivid Seats: Another option is Vivid Seats, where tickets start around $179

Location
T-Mobile Arena, 3780 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Naoya Inoue (28-0, 25 KOs) Undisputed Super Bantamweight Champion
• Known as "The Monster," a four-division world champion
• Holds the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring super bantamweight titles
• Became undisputed in two weight classes, dominating both the bantamweight and super bantamweight divisions
• Last fought in Las Vegas against Michael Dasmarinas, winning by knockout

Ramon Cardenas (26-1, 14 KOs) Challenger
• On a 14-fight win streak, with 14 knockout victories
• Competing in his first world title fight and considered the underdog
• Sees this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become the undisputed champion

What’s at Stake?
• Inoue's Undisputed Titles: The WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring belts are all on the line
• Cardenas’ Shot at History: A win would be one of boxing’s greatest upsets
• Inoue’s U.S. Expansion: A strong performance could set up major future fights