Naoya Inoue inoue against Ramon Cardenas headlines Sunday evening, May 5, in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and Live on ESPN – The marking of Inoue’s first American battle in four years. The main card is directly at 22:00 ET / 19:00 pt on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+, with the ESPN+ card kicking off at 18:15 ET / 15:15 pt.
Tickets available at AXS.com.
Where to look
Current: Live on ESPNESPN Deportes, ESPN+
Global Access: ESPN -App, ESPN+ app, smart TV, browser
Subscription: Required – Visit ESPN.com/boxing
Starting times
Main Card Start:
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22:00 and
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19:00 pt pt
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03:00 BST (Monday)
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04:00 Cest (Monday)
Undercard (ESPN+):
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18:15 and
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15:15 pt pt
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23:15 pm bst
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12:15 I have it
Main opportunity – Inoue against Cardenas (undisputed junior featherweight title, 12 rounds)
Naoya inoue
“The last twice when I was here it was during the pandemic. But this time I’m fighting at T-Mobile-it’s the biggest difference. ‘
“I am very motivated to fight in front of an American crowd, but during the Cinco de Mayo weekend it feels like I was playing a away game.”
“The ideal is to win with a knockout and show the American fans something they haven’t seen yet.”
‘Cardenas is a rounded fighter. It’s a good platform to show my boxing skills. ‘
Ramon Cardenas
“I can remember watching De La Hoya-Mayweather 24/7 and wanting to be here-now I’m here.”
‘Fighting for the undisputed title is more than I could ever ask. It makes me hungry. ‘
“I know it’s going to be a tough fight, but I’m ready. This is my moment. ‘
“I lost an uncle and a coach on this road. I am two days away from completing the mission. ‘
Co-Feature-Espinoza vs. Vazquez (WBO Fearingweight World Title, 12 Rounds)
Rafael Espinoza
“I showed in every fight I want to improve. It was one of my best camps. ‘
“I haven’t shown everything I’m capable of yet, but that’s my chance.”
“I always wanted to fight on these dates, and now I do. That’s why I gave 1,000%. ‘
Edward Vazquez
“It’s going to take total overall violence to win. That’s why I’m here. ‘
“I was always the smaller guy, but I fought bigger guys across the country. I will get into the ring with someone. ‘
“We haunted guys at 147 and 154 – I’m ready for everything to come.”
Complete Fighting Card
Undercard (ESPN+, from 18:15 ET / 3:15 pm pt):
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Rohan Polanco 146.2 Pounds against Fabian Maidana 146 Pounds – WBO Intercontinental Welterweight Title, 10 Rounds
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Emiliano Fernando Vargas 138.7 pounds against Juan Leon 139.9 Pounds – Vacant Jr. NABF Junior Welterweight title, 8 rounds
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Mikito Nakano 125.9 pounds against Pedro Marquez 126 pounds – featherweight, 10 rounds
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Art Barrera jr. 152.7 Pounds against Juan Carlos Guerra jr. 153.7 pounds – junior middle weight, 6 rounds
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Raese aleem 125.6 pounds against Rudy Garcia 125.3 pounds – Bantam weight, 10 rounds
Swing -bolt:
Event information
Date: Sunday 5 May 2025
Place: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
Postponement: Live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+
Main Card: 22:00 Et / 19:00 pt pt
Undercard: 18:15 Et / 3:15 pm pt
Tickets: For sale at AXS.com
Why look?
Because Inoue walks in Cinco de Mayo weekend in Vegas, is ready to ruin someone – and you don’t want to miss it.
Because Cardenas has dreamed about this since he looked as a child as a child-it is his shot to shock the world.
Because Espinoza and Vazquez are ready to wage war, with Vazquez promising ‘total whole violence’.
Because you are not really a box fan if you miss a card full of titles, up and comers and a swing attack that can steal the show.
Last updated on 05/04/2025
