Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas round-by-round updates: Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas: Live round-by-round updates

The Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas round-by-round updates have arrived. They provide fans with real-time coverage and play-by-play analysis for the upcoming undisputed super bantamweight title fight. The bout, which is set in Las Vegas, is Inoue's first outside of Japan since 2021.

For Cardenas, though, it is the opportunity of a lifetime. He enters the bout with a 26-1 record and will enjoy a homefield advantage against 'The Monster.' Unfortunately for him, he faces more than a tall order in the form of Inoue, who is undefeated at 29-0.

Not only is Inoue unbeaten, he is the reigning undisputed super bantamweight champion, with 26 knockouts to his name. No one expects him to lose, witht DraftKings Sportsbook listing him as a jaw-dropping -5000 favorite. Meanwhile, Cardenas is a +1500 underdog.

The two-fight main card is set to start at 10:00 PM E.T. (Eastern Time) / 7:00 PM P.T. (Pacific Time) on May 4. However, the main event is expected to start at around 11:30 PM E.T. / 8:30 PM P.T.

Follow Sportskeeda for play-by-play analysis and live scoring of the super bantamweight title fight.

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