Wow, so Inoue handed Picasso his first loss in Saudi Arabia. Twelve intense rounds where the Japanese fighter was simply superior in every aspect. The Mexican boxer tried to get into the fight, but the 'Monster' maintained control from start to finish, throwing combinations that Picasso couldn't neutralize. In the end, the judges saw it clearly: 120-108, 119-109, and 117-111, all in favor of the champion.

The interesting part is that Picasso, the boxer, was undefeated with a record of 32-0-1, so he wasn't just any opponent. He showed resilience in the ring, lasting all twelve rounds without falling, which speaks to his endurance. But against someone like Inoue, who dominates the super bantamweight division with his four world titles, the difference was obvious. The Japanese fighter set the pace from the first round and never let up the pressure.

With this defense, Inoue reaffirmed why he's in the pound-for-pound rankings. He keeps his WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO titles intact. Picasso had his chance to fight for an undisputed championship, but facing the 'Monster' at that moment proved to be too much. It was a high-level event in Riyadh, although the truth is that the outcome was never in doubt once the fight started.