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Naoya Inoue defeated David Picasso on December 27, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, retaining his undisputed super bantamweight titles.
đź“Š Fight Recap
Event: Ring V: Night of the Samurai
Venue: Mohammed Abdo Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Result: Inoue (31‑0, 27 KOs) beat Picasso (32‑0‑1, 17 KOs) by unanimous decision.
Scorecards: Judges had it wide in favor of Inoue, though Picasso’s durability kept the fight competitive.
Performance:
Inoue showcased his trademark speed, timing, and power, but Picasso’s height and volume punching made him work harder than expected.
Picasso absorbed heavy shots and pressed forward, but lacked the power to deter Inoue.
Inoue admitted post‑fight he felt “tired” after a grueling 2025 campaign
