{
  "id": 4033296,
  "title": "After signature knockdown, San Antonio boxer Ramon Cardenas eager to take next step",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/after-signature-knockdown-san-antonio-boxer-ramon-cardenas-eager-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T20:45:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/signature-knockdown-san-antonio-boxer-204527035.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "San Antonio's super bantamweight fighter Ramon Cardenas secured a fifth-round TKO victory over Japan's undefeated champion Naoya Inoue in Las Vegas. With the win, Cardenas, currently ranked No. 2 by both the WBA and WBC, has become a recognizable figure in his hometown, HEB stores. While he appreciates the attention, Cardenas is more focused on future goals, including a rematch with Inoue or a title fight against another opponent. He recently secured another significant opportunity when he booked a bout against Colombia's Leonardo Carrillo on Saturday night in Los Angeles. Despite Inoue's subsequent defeat, Cardenas acknowledges that the Japanese fighter recognized his determination and power after the initial bout.",
  "summary": "San Antonio super bantamweight contender Ramon Cardenas returns to ring Saturday in Los Angeles.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ramon Cardenas defeats Naoya Inoue via TKO in fifth round.",
    "Ranked No. 2 by WBA and WBC after impressive win.",
    "Plans rematch with Inoue or title fight against another opponent."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}