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Naoya Inoue Retains Undisputed Super-Bantamweight Crown, Eyes Nakatani Showdown After Riyadh Win

A wide decision over Alan David Picasso on DAZN pay-per-view positions him for a 2026 Tokyo Dome bout with Junto Nakatani.

Overview

  • Inoue outpointed Picasso by scores of 120-108, 119-109 and 117-111 to stay unbeaten at 32-0 (27 KOs) and log his sixth successful defense at 122 pounds.
  • In his super-bantamweight debut, Junto Nakatani beat Sebastian Hernandez Reyes on points, with two 115-113 cards and a disputed 118-110 tally that drew criticism.
  • The prospective Inoue–Nakatani superfight is widely discussed for May 2026 at the Tokyo Dome, though no deal has been finalized.
  • The IBF super-flyweight title bout between Willibaldo Garcia and Kenshiro Teraji was canceled after Garcia fell ill following the weigh-in and was deemed unfit to fight.
  • The Mohammed Abdo Arena event was distributed globally on DAZN pay-per-view, with reported pricing of $69.99 in the U.S. and £19.99 in the U.K., and there were reports the commission ordered Inoue to re-wrap his hands before the main event.