Naoya Inoue vs Ramon Cardenas Betting Preview

Every now and then, a professional boxer comes along who defies all forms of logic. They seem to be on a completely different level to the majority of their peers, and they compete in a way that often makes them seem invincible. It’s happened quite a few times over the years and in the present era, one man who personifies that definition is none other than Naoya Inoue.

The Japanese sensation, who recently turned 32 years of age, is just that – a sensation. Every single time he steps into the ring, you know that you’re going to witness something special. Inoue is an attraction that cannot be replicated and with a record of 29-0, it’s clear to see that nobody has come close to stopping him just yet. Next month, Ramon Cardenas will be the latest man to try and stop him.

For Cardenas, this is obviously the chance of a lifetime. When you’re heading into a battle like this, against a man like this, there’s a certain “nothing to lose” kind of feeling in the air. He is the ultimate underdog with the bookmakers heavily favouring Inoue, but with a 26-1 record of his own, he can be confident in knowing that this isn’t going to be a walk in the park for the champion.

Inoue thrives on the feeling of pressure. He wants to suffocate his opponents when he’s in there and if you don’t believe us, perhaps you should take a look at the 26 knockouts that he’s accumulated in his professional career. There are so many boxers out there who have mistaken him for someone who can be overwhelmed, when in reality, he’s the one who dictates the pace, and he’s the one who is willing to walk into the fire.

So whether you’re placing a wager on one of the many Betting Sites NZ or you’re just interested in how it’s all going to play out, we’re here to take a deeper look at this clash.

Cardenas can’t afford to go out there and throw caution to the wind because if he does that, it’s going to go badly for him in a hurry. What he needs to do is try and stay on the outside, pick Inoue off from distance, and only flurry when it’s absolutely necessary. Alas, that’s all easier said than done, and something tells us he’ll struggle to avoid the big shots when they eventually start flying in his direction.

Inoue is more than happy to be patient, but when you look at his last five wins, he’s taken out his opponents in the 8th, 10th, 6th, 7th and 4th round. That level of inconsistency shows just how unpredictable he can be with his shot selection, and we expect to see him follow a similar trajectory to the Marlon Tapales victory.

We think Inoue is going to get in close, make it ugly, and start to really beat up on Cardenas as the rounds go on. Therefore, we’re predicting a late stoppage win as his reign of terror goes on.

Official prediction: Nayoa Inoue via tenth round TKO