Naoya Inoue Moves a Stride Closer to Historic Tokyo Clash After Dominant Win.

The undisputed super-bantamweight king paved the way for a long-awaited all-Japanese mega-bout by retaining his undisputed titles with a unanimous decision over Alan Picasso in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

A Controlled Display Over Twelve Rounds

Widely regarded as one of the world's top P4P boxers, "The Monster" was in complete control from the opening bell. He stifled the previously unbeaten challenger with a combination of pinpoint accuracy, lightning hand speed, and sustained aggression. The official judges reflected his dominance with lopsided scores of 120-108, 119-109, and 117-111.

“This performance wasn't good enough,” stated the champion post-fight. “I'm glad I won, but I'm really tired. I'll rest and be much better next time.”

Even while conceding considerable height and reach to his foe, the champion imposed his will with crisp counters and hurtful body attacks. He wobbled the Mexican midway through the bout and consistently broke through his guard, compelling him into a survival mode as the fight wore on.

Laying the Groundwork for a National Spectacle

The win arranges a possible blockbuster clash with fellow countryman Junto Nakatani. Nakatani scored his own win on the same card, securing a unanimous decision in his first fight at the 122-pound limit.

“I moved up to this division to win world titles,” said the undefeated contender. “If I get that chance, I want to take it.”

Inoue echoed the interest without making a definite announcement. “We both performed well this evening,” he noted. “For next year, we will decide what happens. The fans can look forward to something special.”

The Potential of a Historic Battle

If finalized, an clash between the two champions bout—widely rumored for early May at the legendary Tokyo Dome—would feature two unbeaten, multi-weight champions in their physical primes. This represents a unique event in modern boxing and is viewed by many as a contender for the most significant fight in Japan's rich boxing history.