The Japanese champion Moves a Step Closer to Historic Tokyo Showdown Following Dominant Victory.

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

A Masterful Performance Over Twelve Rounds

Widely regarded as one of the planet's top P4P boxers, "The Monster" was in total command from the opening bell. He stifled the once-undefeated challenger with a combination of devastating precision, lightning hand speed, and relentless pressure. The official judges confirmed his dominance with lopsided scores of 117-111, 119-109, and 120-108.

“I could have done better,” remarked the champion 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 physical advantages to his foe, the champion quickly asserted himself with crisp counters and thudding body attacks. He wobbled Picasso midway through the bout and repeatedly pierced his guard, forcing him into a survival mode as the contest wore on.

Laying the Groundwork for a Domestic Spectacle

The triumph sets up a possible historic encounter with compatriot the rising star. Nakatani also emerged victorious on the undercard, earning a points victory in his first fight at the super-bantamweight limit.

“I moved up to this division to win world titles,” said the undefeated contender. “Should the opportunity arise, I will seize it.”

The champion echoed the interest while stopping short of a definite announcement. “We both performed well this evening,” he noted. “For next year, we will decide what happens. But Japanese fans should expect something very good.”

The Potential of a Generation-Defining Battle

If finalized, an Inoue–Nakatani fight—widely rumored for early May at the iconic venue—would pit two unbeaten, multi-division titleholders in their peak years. This represents a unique event in today's sport and is viewed by many as a candidate to be the biggest contest in the nation's storied boxing history.