Naoya Inoue v Ramon Cardenas: Fight date, ring walk time, venue, profiles, last fights & more

Everything you need to know as pound-for-pound star Naoya Inoue gets set to make his US debut on Sunday 4th May, putting his undisputed super-bantamweight championship on the line against Ramon Cardenas.

Naoya Inoue v Ramon Cardenas - All You Need To Know

Naoya Inoue v Ramon Cardenas - Date

Naoya Inoue v Ramon Cardenas will take place on Sunday 4th May, 2025, although the actual fight time will likely fall into the early hours of Monday morning for fight fans in the UK, given the bout is taking place in the United States.

Naoya Inoue v Ramon Cardenas - Ring walks & Fight Time

An exact fight time for Naoya Inoue v Ramon Cardenas has yet to be confirmed, but it's expected the showdown will get underway at around 04:30 (BST).

Naoya Inoue v Ramon Cardenas - Venue

Naoya Inoue v Ramon Cardenas, together with the full undercard, will take place at the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

What titles will be on the line for Naoya Inoue v Ramon Cardenas?

Naoya Inoue is the undisputed super-bantamweight champion, meaning all five of his straps (WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF and Ring Magazine) will be on the line.

The bout represents American contender Ramon Cardenas' first world title fight.

Naoya Inoue v Ramon Cardenas - What's been said?

Naoya Inoue:

"Fighting at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is another career highlight, and I look forward to putting on a great show for everyone.

"Ramon Cardenas is a tough opponent who I respect for accepting the fight without hesitation."

Bob Arum (Top Rank Promoter):

"Naoya Inoue is among the most powerful and well-rounded fighters I've had the privilege of promoting, a singular boxing talent.

"After many years selling out arenas and stadiums in his native Japan, 'The Monster' is ready to take over Las Vegas on Cinco de Mayo weekend.

"Ramon Cardenas is a worthy challenger who has earned this opportunity with several impressive victories."

Naoya Inoue profile, record & last fight

Nationality:	Japanese
Age:	31
Height:	5ft 5ins
Reach:	67.5ins
Total Fights:	29
Record:	29-0 (26 KOs)
Last Fight:	Won (UD) v Kim Ye-Joon (24/01/25)

Ramon Cardenas profile, record & last fight

Nationality:	American
Age:	29
Height:	5ft 5ins
Reach:	N/A
Total Fights:	27
Record:	26-1 (14 KOs)
Last Fight:	Won (UD) v Bryan Acosta (08/02/25)

Naoya Inoue v Ramon Cardenas - Undercard

• Naoya Inoue v Ramon Cardenas (Undisputed super-bantamweight championship)
• Rafael Espinoza v Edward Vazquez (WBO featherweight title)

Additional undercard details for Naoya Inoue v Ramon Cardenas will be announced in due course.