Inoue Defended Against Picasso in December 2025
Naoya Inoue’s proposed June 2025 defense against Alan David Picasso did not take place on that date. Inoue later faced Picasso on December 27, 2025, in Riyadh and won by unanimous decision to retain his undisputed super-bantamweight titles.
Inoue, known as “The Monster,” boasts an impeccable record of 29 wins, with 26 coming by way of knockout. The Japanese superstar has dominated the super bantamweight division since becoming the undisputed champion in 2023. His most recent victory came in January 2025, when he stopped Ye Joon Kim in the fourth round in Tokyo.
Alan Picasso Romero, ranked No. 1 by the WBC, enters the ring with an impressive record of 31 wins, 1 draw, and 17 knockouts. The 24-year-old Mexican fighter is coming off a third-round knockout victory over Yehison Cuello in December 2024. Picasso’s high-volume punching style and relentless pace have earned him a reputation as a rising star in the division.
Inoue’s return to the United States is part of his strategy to expand his global profile, while Picasso aims to seize the opportunity to dethrone one of boxing’s most feared champions.
Sources: ESPN, FightMag, BoxingScene.
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