Naoya Inoue 90% KO Rate and Upcoming Fight May 4th against Cardenas

Naoya Inoue, known as “The Monster,” will face Ramon Cardenas on May 4, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This fight is for his undisputed junior featherweight world title, and it marks his return to the U.S. since 2021. Inoue’s record is 29-0-0 with 26 knockouts, while Cardenas has a record of 26-1-0 with 14 knockouts. The event will be broadcast on ESPN+ in the U.S. and Sky Sports Action in the UK, with undercard fights including a featherweight title bout between Rafael Espinoza and Edward Vazquez.

Recent Performance

In his last fight on January 24, 2025, Inoue knocked out Ye Joon Kim in the 4th round at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, defending his IBF, WBC, WBO, and WBA super bantamweight titles. This victory reinforces his status as a dominant force in boxing, with an impressive knockout rate.

Future Plans

Inoue has verbally agreed to a future fight with Junto Nakatani, another top Japanese boxer, scheduled for 2026. This potential matchup is generating buzz as a significant event in Japanese boxing, promising an exciting showdown between two undefeated fighters.