Inoue Wins Thriller, Retains Titles
Tap title to read story
Naoya Inoue retained his undisputed super bantamweight titles after a thrilling victory over Ramon Cardenas in Las Vegas. Cardenas, showcasing exceptional timing and a sturdy chin, knocked Inoue down in the second round, a counter-punch similar to one that floored Inoue last year. However, Inoue's power ultimately prevailed, as he delivered a punishing performance, culminating in a stoppage in the eighth round. Despite the knockdown, Inoue remains a top contender in the sport, and will face Murodjon Akhmadaliev in September. On the undercard, Rafael Espinoza secured a TKO victory over Edward Vazquez in the seventh round.
Naoya Inoue retained his undisputed super bantamweight titles after a thrilling victory over Ramon Cardenas in Las Vegas. Cardenas, showcasing exceptional timing and a sturdy chin, knocked Inoue down in the second round, a counter-punch similar to one that floored Inoue last year. However, Inoue's power ultimately prevailed, as he delivered a punishing performance, culminating in a stoppage in the eighth round. Despite the knockdown, Inoue remains a top contender in the sport, and will face Murodjon Akhmadaliev in September. On the undercard, Rafael Espinoza secured a TKO victory over Edward Vazquez in the seventh round.
More context
Sources
JQJO Editorial Desk · Human reviewed · AI assisted. Report a correction.
