Japanese boxing superstar Naoya Inoue has expressed absolute confidence ahead of his highly anticipated world title defense against Mexico's David Picasso this weekend. The pound-for-pound king vows his championship belts will not be leaving with his opponent.
The Monster's Unshakeable Confidence
The fight is set for December 28, 2025 (Philippine time) at the Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Inoue, the 32-year-old phenom known as "Monster," brings a perfect professional record of 31 wins and 0 losses, with a staggering 27 of those victories coming by way of knockout.
He will be putting his unified super-bantamweight world championships on the line. The titles at stake are the International Boxing Federation (IBF), World Boxing Council (WBC), and World Boxing Organization (WBO) belts.
Undefeated Challenger Awaits
Standing across the ring will be the formidable and also undefeated David Picasso of Mexico. Picasso holds a record of 32 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw, with 17 knockouts. This matchup promises to be a clash between two of the sport's elite, both putting their unblemished records on the line in a high-stakes showdown.
Despite the challenge, Inoue's self-belief appears unbreakable. In a bold statement directed at his challenger, Inoue declared, "I promise you that there is no chance that my belts are going back with him [Picasso] to Mexico." This remark underscores the Japanese champion's mindset as he prepares for battle.
Stakes and Expectations for the Championship Bout
This fight is a major event in the boxing calendar, drawing attention from fans worldwide, including the passionate boxing community in the Philippines. The winner will solidify their status as the top fighter in the 122-pound division.
Key points for the fight include:
- Date: December 28, 2025 (PH Time)
- Location: Mohammed Abdo Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Champion: Naoya Inoue (31-0, 27 KO)
- Challenger: David Picasso (32-0-1, 17 KO)
- Titles: IBF, WBC & WBO Super-Bantamweight World Championships
All eyes will be on Riyadh to see if Inoue can maintain his perfect record and devastating knockout power, or if Picasso can pull off a monumental upset and bring the championship belts to Mexico.
