Inoue Ready To Deliver In The US – ‘I’m Very Excited'

Naoya Inoue and Ramon Cardenas held their grand arrivals and media workouts ahead of their Undisputed Super Bantamweight Title fight on May 4.

Inoue knocked out Ye Joo Kim in his last fight after his initial opponent, Sam Goodman, pulled out due to an injury. He will have his first US fight since he stopped Jason Maloney in 2020. Inoue was then linked with a bout against Alan Picasso. The terms were never finalized, as Cardenas got his shot. The latter is ranked second in the WBA rankings.

He has 14 wins in a row, with his last loss coming all the way back in 2017 against Danny Flores. His current record stands at 26-1-0, with 14 knockouts to his name. He has stopped four out of his last five opponents. If Inoue wins, there is an he will face his WBA mandatory Murodjon Akhmadaliev next. The pair looked ready, as they had plenty to say.

Quotes

"It’s been four years since I’ve been here, so I’m very excited. I am very much aware of what the fans expect of me. And on Cinco De Mayo Weekend, I plan on meeting those expectations. [Cardenas] is a very well-rounded fighter. With that being said, he has a very good left. I don’t have time to be cautious," Inoue

"I’m excited to be here. I’m blessed to be a part of this weekend because we know it’s a historic week in boxing. And to be here, seeing my name on these billboards, is a blessing. It means a lot to represent Mexico during this weekend because we’ve had legends and warriors fight on this weekend. I’m going to give my all.”

"This is a dream come true for me. I have to finish completing this dream. I’ve lost an uncle on this journey. I’ve lost a trainer on this journey. So, to be able to accomplish my dream of becoming a world champion is my goal. I have nothing to lose and everything to gain. I have no pressure on me, so I’m going to go out there and give the fans a great show. I’m not here for the money. I’m here for the legacy. If I become a world champion, nobody can take that away from me," Cardenas

Full Card

Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas Undisputed Junior Featherweight World Title

Rafael Espinoza vs. Edward Vazquez WBO Featherweight World Title

Rohan Polanco vs. Fabian Maidana WBO Intercontinental Welterweight Title

Emiliano Fernando Vargas vs. Juan Leon Vacant Jr. NABF Junior Welterweight Title

Mikito Nakano vs. Pedro Marquez Featherweight

Art Barrera Jr. vs. Juan Carlos Guerra Jr. Junior Middleweight

Raeese Aleem vs. Rudy Garcia Featherweight

Patrick O’Connor vs. Marcus Smith Cruiserweight

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