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Naoya Inoue Outpoints Alan David Picasso to Remain Undisputed Super-Bantamweight Champion

The DAZN-only Saudi card proceeded after a late undercard cancellation that reshaped the lineup.

Overview

  • Inoue retained his WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO titles by unanimous decision with scorecards of 120-108, 119-109 and 117-111 at Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh.
  • The bout went the full 12 rounds, marking a second straight win on points for Inoue and handing Picasso the first loss of his professional career.
  • The event was available exclusively via DAZN pay-per-view/Ultimate, with an early-morning start time for viewers in the Americas.
  • A scheduled fight between Wilibaldo García and Kenshiro Teraji was canceled hours before the show after García was taken to hospital with a gastrointestinal issue.
  • Unofficial reports cited an estimated purse near $17 million, largely favoring Inoue, with figures reported around $15 million for the champion and $2 million for Picasso.