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Inoue Retains Undisputed Super-Bantamweight Crown With Wide Decision Over Picasso in Riyadh

The unanimous verdict keeps the unbeaten champion on course for a proposed Tokyo Dome showdown with Junto Nakatani in May 2026.

Overview

  • Inoue outpointed Alan Picasso by scores of 120-108, 119-109 and 117-111 to improve to 32-0 (27 KOs) and log his sixth successful defense at 122 pounds.
  • Junto Nakatani won a unanimous decision over Sebastian Hernandez in his super-bantamweight debut, with one widely questioned 118-110 card, preserving momentum for an Inoue matchup.
  • The Ring V: Night of the Samurai event took place at Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh and was broadcast globally on DAZN pay-per-view, including availability via the DAZN Ultimate tier.
  • The IBF super-flyweight title fight between Willibaldo Garcia and Kenshiro Teraji was canceled after Garcia fell ill and was hospitalized following the ceremonial weigh-in.
  • Both Inoue and Picasso made weight at approximately 121.1 pounds at the official weigh-in ahead of the bout.