Inoue shows dominance over Cardenas, claiming victory in their match.
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Naoya "The Monster" Inoue, the current absolute world champion in the junior bantamweight division, recently outplayed Ramon Cardenas in a hard-fought battle in Las Vegas. Despite a second-round knockdown, Inoue managed to score a TKO in the eighth round, retaining his titles from the WBO, WBC, IBF, WBA, and The Ring.
At 32, Inoue stands undefeated and boasts an impressive record of 30 wins, 27 of them by knockout. His success has earned him accolades such as "Fighter of the Year" (2023), "Fight of the Year" (2019), and "Knockout of the Year" (2018) from The Ring magazine. He's also ranked number one in P4P rankings. For Cardenas, the defeat marked his second loss in his professional career, with 26 wins and 14 knockouts under his belt.
Cardenas' defeat notwithstanding, Inoue is gearing up for his next significant fight, set for September 14, 2025. He's facing Murodjon Akhmadaliev in a highly anticipated bout at super bantamweight. Interestingly, while Inoue typically defends his titles in the junior bantamweight division, this upcoming fight seems to mark a move up in weight class for him.
- Opponent: Murodjon Akhmadaliev
- Date: September 14, 2025
- Location: Initially reported as Tokyo, Japan, but insider news hints at California, U.S.
- Weight Class: Super Bantamweight
Inoue's speed and devastating power have made him a force to be reckoned with. Meanwhile, Akhmadaliev brings a strong southpaw skillset and an upset potential to the table[2]. This fight promises to be a thrilling showdown!
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- Bookmakers have set Naoya Inoue as the clear favorite for his super bantamweight fight against Murodjon Akhmadaliev on September 14, 2025.
- Despite the shift to a higher weight class, Ramon Cardenas believes Inoue's defeat of him in 2023 demonstrated his P4P superiority in sports-analysis forecasts.
- The location for Inoue vs. Akhmadaliev is yet to be confirmed, with speculations suggesting it could take place in California, U.S., instead of Tokyo, Japan.
- Tko punctuated the rivalry between Inoue and Cardenas in their 2023 bout, raising anticipation for Inoue's next sports encounter with Akhmadaliev.
