On the 10th, Naoya Inoue (Ohashi), the unified world super bantamweight champion of four boxing organizations, celebrated his 32nd birthday. He released a comment through his gym, saying, "I turned 32 today, but first of all, there has been no physical change. I'm also feeling more and more motivated. The match schedule is getting harder, and I think this is a very stimulating year for me. So I've been able to keep my motivation high. I've set this as a new starting point, and I think the next three years will be the time when I can really reach my peak. Now that I'm 32, I'd like to count backwards three years from now and work hard for another year."

Chairman Ohashi Hideyuki also gave Naoya a luxury Berluti suitcase to take to Las Vegas as a birthday present. Chairman Ohashi commented, "Although he's now 32, he's not damaged at all, so he's set for another promising year. I think the next two to three years will be crucial, and Inoue Naoya will be in his prime. His next opponent, Cardenas, will be a very tough opponent. From now on, every fight will be a battle, but I want him to overcome each one. There are three fights left this year. I want him to hop, step and jump and gain momentum for the upcoming showdown scheduled for 2026."

Naoya will defend his title against WBA No. 1 ranked fighter Ramon Cardenas (USA) in Las Vegas on May 4th (May 5th Japan time).