Naoya 'The Monster' Inoue successfully defended his undisputed super-bantamweight title in Riyadh with a dominant points victory over Alan David Picasso Romero, extending his perfect record to 32 wins. The fight showcased Inoue's speed and skill, setting up a potential future bout with Junto Nakatani, who also won on the undercard. Despite his victory, Inoue expressed disappointment with his performance, and the event highlighted ongoing judging controversies in boxing.
Naoya Inoue, a top pound-for-pound boxer and undisputed junior featherweight champion, discusses the possibility of retirement as he prepares for a fight against David Picasso and a potential future bout with Junto Nakatani, highlighting concerns about age and the desire to perform at his best while still competing at a high level.
Junto Nakatani secured a sixth-round TKO victory over Alexandro Santiago to claim the WBC bantamweight title, dominating the fight with his height and reach advantages. Takuma Inoue also retained his WBA bantamweight title with a ninth-round KO victory over Jerwin Ancajas in the main event.