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Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas Head-to-Head Record, Tale of the Tape and More!

Breaking down the stats, records, and matchup details for Inoue vs. Cardenas.

Image Credit: Official X/Naoya Inoue

Naoya Inoue will face Ramon Cardenas on Sunday, May 5, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. As the main event, Inoue will defend his undisputed super bantamweight titles (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring) for the fourth time. This marks Inoue’s first fight in the United States since June 2021, as the 2025 Cinco de Mayo weekend boxing slate wraps up.

Anyone who enters the ring with “The Monster” has to be formidable, and that man is Ramon Cardenas, the WBA’s No. 1-ranked contender. He holds a professional record of 26 wins and one loss, the latter coming via majority decision against Danny Flores in April 2017. The bout is one of the most anticipated showdowns of the spring, exciting boxing fans and drawing attention to Inoue’s dominance and Cardenas’ long-awaited title shot.

🇯🇵 𝗜𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗲-𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲-𝗢𝗳𝗳 🇺🇸

All set for @naoyainoue_410's undisputed title defence in Las Vegas.

⚖️ Inoue: 121.5lbs
⚖️ Cardenas: 121.8lbs#InoueCardenas pic.twitter.com/1822PiZysW
— Boxing News (@BoxingNewsED) May 3, 2025

Naoya Inoue’s Boxing Journey

Naoya Inoue, nicknamed “Kaibutsu,” Japanese for “The Monster,” is a professional boxer known for his crushing punching power and remarkable 89.66% knockout rate, with 26 of his 29 wins coming by stoppage. He currently holds the undisputed super bantamweight crown, a feat he secured by defeating Stephen Fulton in July 2023 and Marlon Tapales in December 2023. Inoue has since defended his titles three times, most recently scoring a knockout victory over Kim Ye-Joon in January 2025.

The Monster is trained by his father, Shingo Inoue, a former amateur boxer who also coached Naoya’s younger brother, Takuma. Born in Zama, Kanagawa, Japan, Inoue first made his mark as an amateur, winning the Japanese Junior National Championships in 2009 and a bronze medal at the 2010 Asian Youth Championships. He built an amateur record of 75 wins and 6 losses, including 48 knockouts. Inoue turned professional in October 2012, winning his debut by knockout over Crison Omayao, and he has been unstoppable ever since.

Naoya Inoue Boxing Record

29 Fights	29 Wins	0 Losses
By Knockout	26	0
By Decision	3	0

FOR THE UNDISPUTED CROWN 👑

🏆 Naoya Inoue vs Ramon Cardenas#InoueCardenas | SUN 10PM ET | @ESPN pic.twitter.com/3xfNux87eT
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) May 3, 2025

Ramon Cardenas’s Boxing Journey

Ramon Cardenas, having a professional record of 26-1, with 14 wins by knockout, began his career with a stoppage victory over Jonathan Hernandez in July 2015. Nicknamed “Dinamita,” meaning “Dynamite,” he has been trained by renowned coach Joel Diaz for his last three bouts, all of which he won. Most recently, Cardenas defeated Bryan Acosta via unanimous decision and enters this fight as a legitimate top-ten contender.

Ramon Cardenas Boxing Record

27 Fights	26 Wins	1 Loss
By Knockout	14	0
By Decision	12	1

Naoya Inoue vs Ramon Cardenas Tale of the Tape

Tale of the Tape	Naoya Inoue	Ramon Cardenas
Record	29-0-0	26-1-0
Height	5’5″ (165cm)	5’5″ (165cm)
Weight	121.8 lbs	122.0 lbs
Reach	67.5″ (171cm)	–
Stance	Orthodox	Orthodox
D.O.B.	April 10, 1993	November 7, 1995