Naoya Inoue returned to America tonight and had to survive being shook and knockdown in the fight with Ramon Cardenas.
He simply got caught cold early on walking on to a big left hand.
The bell went a short time after that in round 2, which helped him get his bearings again.
Naoya Inoue Reaction
Speaking at the official post-fight press conference a short time ago, Inoue said:
“I’m very proud that I fought Cardenas in Las Vegas, and he was much, much tougher than I thought he would be. It was a great experience for me. I had to be calm (after being knocked down), fight, and win every other round by points. If I have a chance, I would like to fight over here again.”
Tremendous fighting and a tremendous warrior, Inoue.
He got up to win by TKO here in an epic stoppage.
He won’t be stopped if he stays focused and interested in continuing to be the best fighter in the world at his weight class.