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Monday, May 5

T-Mobile Arena | Las Vegas, Nevada

Inoue wins by TKO in round 8

Ramon Cardenas

Monday, May 5

Naoya Inoue
vs Ramon Cardenas

T-Mobile Arena | Las Vegas, Nevada

Inoue wins by TKO in round 8

Post release

LAS VEGAS (May 4, 2025) — The Monster returned to American soil for the first time in almost four years, and he did not disappoint.


Naoya Inoue defended his undisputed junior featherweight world championship with an eighth-round TKO against Ramon Cardenas on Sunday evening at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.


Inoue (30-0, 27 KOs) looked to finish the night early but was floored in the second round by a counter left hook. He maintained his composure, but with renewed respect for Card...

Results

Rafael Espinoza vs. Edward Vazquez

Espinoza by TKO in round 7

Rohan Polanco vs. Fabian Maidana

Polanco by UD: 100-89, 100-89, 10-89

Emiliano Vargas vs. Juan Leon

Vargas by TKO in round 2

Mikito Nakano vs. Pedro Marquez

Nakano by TKO in round 4

Art Barrera Jr. vs. Juan Carlos Guerra

Barrera Jr. by TKO in round 6

Raeese Aleem vs. Rudy Garcia

Aleem by UD: 99-91, 97-93, 98-92

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Media

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Sat, Sep 6

Naoya Inoue's Incredible Fight vs Luis Nery | NO COMMENTARY FULL FIGHT | MAY 6, 2024

Naoya Inoue's Incredible Fight vs Luis Nery | NO COMMENTARY FULL FIGHT | MAY 6, 2024
Thu, Sep 4

Naoya Inoue's Electric KO Of Nonito Donaire | Inoue vs Donaire 2 | FULL FIGHT | JUN 7, 2022

Naoya Inoue's Electric KO Of Nonito Donaire | Inoue vs Donaire 2 | FULL FIGHT | JUN 7, 2022
Tue, Sep 2

When The Monster Smells Blood, There's No Turning Back | FINAL ROUNDS: NAOYA INOUE

When The Monster Smells Blood, There's No Turning Back | FINAL ROUNDS: NAOYA INOUE
Sun, Aug 31

Naoya Inoue DESTROYS Jason Moloney | FULL FIGHT | OCT 31, 2020

Naoya Inoue DESTROYS Jason Moloney | FULL FIGHT | OCT 31, 2020
Wed, Aug 27

Naoya Inoue UNLEASHES On Paul Butler | FULL FIGHT | DEC 13, 2022

Naoya Inoue UNLEASHES On Paul Butler | FULL FIGHT | DEC 13, 2022
Sun, Aug 24

Why Naoya Inoue Is The BEST Pound-For-Pound Boxer Today

Why Naoya Inoue Is The BEST Pound-For-Pound Boxer Today
Fri, Jun 6

Naoya Inoue vs Nonito Donaire 2 | ON THIS DAY FULL FIGHT | JUNE 7, 2022

Naoya Inoue vs Nonito Donaire 2 | ON THIS DAY FULL FIGHT | JUNE 7, 2022
Fri, May 2

Naoya Inoue Breaks Down Marlon Tapales | NO COMMENTARY FULL FIGHT

Naoya Inoue Breaks Down Marlon Tapales | NO COMMENTARY FULL FIGHT
Fri, May 2

Three Hours Of Naoya Inoue's Best Fights | FIGHT MARATHON

Three Hours Of Naoya Inoue's Best Fights | FIGHT MARATHON
Tue, Apr 29

Best Moments Of Naoya Inoue Showing His Greatness | TOP RANK'D

Best Moments Of Naoya Inoue Showing His Greatness | TOP RANK'D
Mon, Apr 28

Naoya Inoue Made Him Pay! | KO OF THE WEEK

Naoya Inoue Made Him Pay! | KO OF THE WEEK
Mon, Apr 28

Naoya Inoue's CRAZIEST Fight Yet vs Luis Nery | FULL FIGHT

Naoya Inoue's CRAZIEST Fight Yet vs Luis Nery | FULL FIGHT
Mon, Apr 28

Breaking Down Naoya Inoue's Generational Talent | THE BLUEPRINT

Breaking Down Naoya Inoue's Generational Talent | THE BLUEPRINT
Mon, Apr 28

Naoya Inoue's Power Overwhelms Nonito Donaire In Rematch | FULL FIGHT

Naoya Inoue's Power Overwhelms Nonito Donaire In Rematch | FULL FIGHT
Sat, Apr 26

Naoya Inoue Is Back In The United States | MEDIA DAY BEHIND THE SCENES

Naoya Inoue Is Back In The United States | MEDIA DAY BEHIND THE SCENES
Thu, Apr 24

The Monster’s KO Power Is No Joke | TOP 5 INOUE KOs

The Monster’s KO Power Is No Joke | TOP 5 INOUE KOs
Thu, Apr 24

Naoya Inoue’s Dominance At 122 Pounds

Naoya Inoue’s Dominance At 122 Pounds
Tue, Apr 22

Naoya Inoue Unleashes His Killer Instinct On Paul Butler | FULL FIGHT

Naoya Inoue Unleashes His Killer Instinct On Paul Butler | FULL FIGHT
Tue, Apr 22

Naoya Inoue's Hand Speed Is Unmatched | TOP COMBOS

Naoya Inoue's Hand Speed Is Unmatched | TOP COMBOS
Mon, Apr 21

Naoya Inoue's Triumphant Victory Over Luis Nery | NO COMMENTARY FULL FIGHT

Naoya Inoue's Triumphant Victory Over Luis Nery | NO COMMENTARY FULL FIGHT