Naoya Inoue returns to the U.S. for the first time since 2021, as the undisputed super bantamweight champion puts it all on the line against Ramon Cardenas.
Here’s when the Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas event should start and when the main event fighters should walk to the ring.
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Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas start time
- Date: Sunday, May 4
- Start time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
- Location: T-Mobile Arena - Las Vegas
Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas will be in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on May 4. The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET.
What time does the Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas main event start?
- Main event start tme (approx.): 11:30 p.m. ET | 8:30 p.m. PT
Inoue and Cardenas should make their way to the ring around 11:30 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
Where to watch Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas
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The fight is also on ESPN. Cord-cutters can also stream the fight on Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial.
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Inoue (29-0) is a four-division champion and is undisputed in two weight classes. "The Monster" has a resume fit for the Hall of Fame. He beat Michael Dasmarinas via knockout the last time he was in the U.S.
Cardenas (26-1) is on a 14-fight win streak and competes in his first world title fight.
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The co-main event will see Rafael Espinoza defend the WBO featherweight title against Edward Vazquez.
Espinoza (26-0) beat Robeisy Ramirez in a stunner to win the WBO title. The 31-year-old Mexican fighter has since defended the belt twice, taking out Robeisy Ramirez in a rematch in December.
"El Divino" looks to continue his momentum while showing why he should face Inoue if both win.
"We know that Vazquez is an opponent who is very prepared. We know that it's going to make for a great fight," Espinoza said. "He's a warrior who's not going to give up because he wants everything that I have. So, you are going to see the best version of 'El Divino.'"
"The Vazquez fight is my priority, but I want the {Inoue} fight because it's going to make me a pound-for-pound fighter, and that's my goal. It's a very strong goal."
Vazquez (17-2) is on a two-fight win streak and has won four contests via knockout. The Texas-born fighter competes in his second world title fight after failing to capture super featherweight gold against Joe Cordina.
Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas fight card
- Naoya Inoue (c) vs. Ramon Cardenas for the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring super bantamweight titles
- Rafael Espinoza (c) vs. Edward Vazquez for the WBO featherweight title
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