The final weigh-in for the highly anticipated title clash between Naoya “The Monster” Inoue and Ramon “Dinamita” Cardenas took place Friday afternoon at the T-Mobile Arena, just one day before they square off for the undisputed junior featherweight championship.

In what was a tense but respectful event, both fighters successfully made weight and engaged in a heated face-off, offering fans a final taste of the intensity expected in the ring on fight night.

Official Weigh-In Results

Naoya Inoue: 121.8 lbs

Ramon Cardenas: 121.9 lbs

Both fighters came in comfortably under the 122-pound limit, looking lean, strong, and fully prepared for 12 rounds of championship boxing. Inoue, the reigning undisputed champion and global pound-for-pound standout, appeared relaxed and focused, while Cardenas showed fire in his eyes, determined to shock the world on the biggest stage of his career.

Face-Off Tension Builds the Hype

Following the weigh-in, the fighters came together for a final face-off that drew loud cheers from the crowd. Inoue, known for his calm and stoic demeanor, maintained eye contact without flinching, while Cardenas leaned in slightly, conveying both confidence and hunger.

Security was close by, but there was no physical confrontation. The tension was thick, however, as both fighters refused to look away, symbolizing the seriousness of what’s at stake: all four major titles in the super bantamweight division.

Fighter Quotes

Naoya Inoue:

“I’m ready to defend my belts and prove once again why I’m the best in the world. Cardenas is a worthy challenger, but I came to finish business.”

Ramon Cardenas:

“Everyone is counting me out, but I’m coming to win. I respect Inoue, but I’m not here to survive—I’m here to take those belts.”

Fight Significance

This bout marks Inoue’s first defense as undisputed champion after unifying the titles in a dominant 2023-2024 run. For Cardenas, this is the opportunity of a lifetime—a chance to go from contender to champion with a single victory.

The bout will be broadcast live on international pay-per-view, with boxing fans around the world eagerly awaiting what could be another electrifying display from one of the sport’s most technically gifted fighters.

What’s Next

With all formalities completed, the only thing left is the fight itself. Inoue vs. Cardenas promises to deliver high-level action, contrasting styles, and championship drama. The T-Mobile Arena is expected to be at full capacity as fans witness a potential Fight of the Year candidate.