Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – December 27, 2025 — Japanese superstar Naoya “The Monster” Inoue once again proved why he is regarded as one of the world’s elite pound-for-pound fighters, delivering a dominant unanimous decision victory over Mexico’s David Picasso in the main event of The Ring V: Night of the Samurai, held at the Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh.

Inoue, the undisputed Jr. Featherweight super champion, controlled the fight from start to finish, showcasing his trademark precision, speed, and ring intelligence over twelve rounds. The judges scored the bout 120–108, 119–109, and 117–111, reflecting the champion’s clear and consistent dominance.

With the victory, Inoue improved his unbeaten record to 32–0, successfully defending his world titles, as well as The Ring championship. The performance further solidified his standing as one of boxing’s most complete and feared fighters across divisions.

Picasso, who entered the bout undefeated and full of confidence, showed courage and resilience against the relentless pressure of the champion, in fact, Inoue said later during the post-fight press conference that he was “disappointed” as he expected to KO Picasso, “but his defense was too good” he also mentioned being “out of sync” . Despite suffering the first loss of his professional career, the young Mexican contender gained valuable experience on boxing’s biggest stage and remains one of the division’s most promising talents.

Following the fight, Inoue praised Picasso’s determination and hinted at major challenges ahead in 2026, as fans and analysts continue to speculate about future high-profile matchups. The victory in Riyadh adds another milestone to Inoue’s remarkable legacy.