Boxing Match Preview: Mizuki Hiruta (8-0, 3 KOs) vs. Naomy Cardenas (9-0, 2 KOs)

Fighter Profiles

Mizuki Hiruta

Record: 8-0-0 (3 KOs)

Age: 29

Height: 5’4″ (163 cm)

Reach: 66.5″ (169 cm)

Stance: Southpaw

Gym: Misako Boxing Gym

Title Status: Defending WBO Champion

Style & Strengths:
Hiruta is a slick southpaw with elite footwork and a sharp jab. She won the WBO title in just her fourth pro fight and has since become one of Japan’s most technically gifted female boxers. Her ring generalship and ability to control distance make her a nightmare for pressure fighters.

Recent Form:

Feb 2025: UD win over Yadira Bustillos

Aug 2024: UD win over Casey Morton

Apr 2024: KO4 vs. Terumi Nuki

Naomy “Kusa” Cardenas

Record: 9-0-0 (2 KOs)

Age: 26

Height: 5’2″ (157 cm)

Stance: Orthodox

Hometown: Chihuahua, Mexico

Ranking: #1 ABO Bantamweight Contender

Style & Strengths:
Cardenas is a disciplined technician with a high work rate and solid fundamentals. While not a knockout artist, she’s known for her composure and ability to win rounds with clean, accurate punching. Her undefeated record and regional success earned her this title shot.

Recent Form:

Mar 2025: UD win over Brenda Flores

Nov 2024: UD win over Karla Ramos

Jul 2024: SD win over Lupita Martinez

Tale of the Tape

Attribute	Mizuki Hiruta	Naomy Cardenas
Record	8-0-0 (3 KOs)	9-0-0 (2 KOs)
Age	29	26
Height	5’4″	5’2″
Reach	66.5″	N/A
Stance	Southpaw	Orthodox
Title Status	WBO Champion	Challenger

Fight Analysis & Prediction

Hiruta’s Edge: Experience, footwork, and championship pedigree. She’s fought and beaten tougher opposition and has the tools to dominate from range.

Cardenas’s Threat: Youth, hunger, and technical discipline. She’ll need to close distance and make it a volume-based fight.

X-Factor: Hiruta’s ability to neutralize aggression with angles and counters.