The undisputed super-bantamweight king paved the way for a long-awaited domestic mega-bout by retaining his undisputed titles with a unanimous decision over the Mexican challenger in Saudi Arabia on fight night.
Universally considered as one of the world's elite P4P fighters, Inoue was in complete control from the opening bell. He stifled the previously unbeaten Picasso with a blend of pinpoint accuracy, lightning hand speed, and relentless pressure. The official judges confirmed his superiority with lopsided scores of 120-108, 119-109, and 117-111.
“I could have done better,” stated Inoue post-fight. “I am happy with the win, but I feel exhausted. I'll rest and be much better next time.”
Even while conceding considerable height and reach to his opponent, Inoue quickly asserted himself with crisp counters and hurtful body attacks. He stunned Picasso midway through the bout and consistently broke through his defensive guard, forcing him into a largely defensive posture as the fight progressed.
The triumph arranges a possible historic encounter with compatriot Junto Nakatani. He scored his own win on the same card, securing a unanimous decision in his debut at the 122-pound division.
“My goal in this weight class is to become champion,” said Nakatani. “If I get that chance, I want to take it.”
Inoue responded in kind while stopping short of a definite announcement. “We both performed well this evening,” he commented. “Plans for next year will be made in due course. But Japanese fans should expect something very good.”
If finalized, an clash between the two champions bout—widely rumored for early May at the legendary Tokyo Dome—would feature two unbeaten, multi-division titleholders in their physical primes. This represents a unique event in modern boxing and is viewed by many as a candidate to be the biggest fight in the nation's storied pugilistic heritage.
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