Upcoming Boxing Event: Inoue vs. Picasso
This weekend, boxing fans are gearing up for a thrilling main event featuring one of the sport’s top pound-for-pound competitors, Naoya Inoue. The Japanese boxer will defend his undisputed titles in the super-bantamweight division against unbeaten contender Alan Picasso in Saudi Arabia. Inoue, nicknamed “The Monster”, holds a remarkable undefeated record of 31 victories, 27 of which have come by knockout. Picasso, who boasts a record of 32 wins and one draw with 17 knockouts, aims to hand Inoue his first professional loss.
Exciting Undercard Matchup
Adding to the excitement of the card is a matchup between two unbeaten fighters: Junto Nakatani, who has a record of 31-0 with 24 KOs, and Sebastian Hernandez Reyes, who stands at 20-0 with 18 KOs. Nakatani is stepping up to the super-bantamweight category after vacating his bantamweight titles, a move that positions him closer to a potential clash with Inoue in the future. Should both Inoue and Nakatani emerge victorious, a highly anticipated all-Japanese bout could occur in 2026, posing a significant challenge for Inoue.
Event Details
The highly-anticipated fight between Inoue and Picasso is scheduled for Saturday, December 27, at the Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event is set to kick off at 9 a.m. GMT (1 a.m. PT, 3 a.m. CT, 4 a.m. ET), with the main event ring walks expected around 1 p.m. GMT (5 a.m. PT, 7 a.m. CT, 8 a.m. ET).
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Betting Odds
Betting odds currently favor Inoue at 1/33, while Picasso stands at 10/1, with a draw at 25/1. For the Nakatani vs. Reyes matchup, Nakatani is the favorite at 1/12, against Reyes at 7/1, with a draw at 18/1.
Fight Card Breakdown
Here’s a breakdown of the full fight card, with fights subject to last-minute changes:
- Naoya Inoue (C) vs. Alan Picasso (undisputed super-bantamweight titles)
- Junto Nakatani vs. Sebastian Hernandez Reyes (super-bantamweight)
- Willibaldo Garcia (C) vs. Kenshiro Teraji (IBF super-flyweight title)
- Taiga Imanaga vs. Armando Martinez (lightweight)
- Reito Tsutsumi vs. Leobardo Quintana (super-featherweight)
As we approach this exciting matchup, fans eagerly await what promises to be an unforgettable night in the boxing world.
