Naoya Inoue Rescues Boxing with a Stellar Performance
Las Vegas – The weekend that promised to be one of the biggest in boxing was on the verge of becoming a disappointment. Fortunately, Naoya Inoue emerged as the savior, delivering an electrifying performance against Ramón Cardenas.
Inoue, known as “The Monster”, successfully defended his undisputed super bantamweight championship by stopping Cardenas in the eighth round at the T-Mobile Arena. This victory solidified his status as a must-see fighter.
Although he does not have the same presence on social media as other boxers, his performance could have secured him a place as the most exciting fighter in the sport.
The fight had all the ingredients of a great fight. Inoue got up from the canvas in the second round, and Cardenas showed incredible bravery before yielding to Inoue’s overwhelming pressure. Most importantly, it was a fight that pleased the public and that fans will remember.
Inoue not only comes to win, but seeks to please the public by dominating his opponents and finishing the fight before it reaches the judges’ scorecards.
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Inoue, who is among the few boxers to be undisputed in two divisions, is not complacent and has hinted at his move to featherweight, where he will seek to make history by becoming undisputed champion in a third category. His next fight will be against Murodjon “MJ” Akhmadaliev in Tokyo in September, and a clash with bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani is expected in 2026.
What distinguishes Inoue is his showmanship approach, seeking to end fights before they reach the judges’ scorecards. His knockout percentage, close to 90%, is impressive for a fighter of his size, and he has accumulated quick-win victories against high-level opponents. With a streak of 11 consecutive knockouts, all in title fights, Inoue shows no signs of slowing down. His ability to generate great power in lower weight categories profiles him as a global superstar, captivating with his aggressive style in the ring.
Inoue is not only one of the best boxers in the world, but also one of the most exciting.
