Naoya Inoue on the fight with Picasso: a victory could change the ranking of the best boxers in the world

Naoya Inoue's comments on the match with Alan Picasso

According to Главком: At the final press conference in Riyadh, the absolute champion in the super flyweight division, Naoya Inoue, commented on the match with Mexican boxer Alan Picasso, which will be an important stage in his career. Inoue emphasized that a victory in this fight could significantly impact his position in the ranking of the best boxers in the world. He currently occupies the third place in the pound-for-pound (P4P) ranking, and success in the upcoming match could elevate him to second place if Terence Crawford decides to retire.

Naoya Inoue has not been able to finish a match early since 2019, when he faced Murodjon Akhmadaliev. However, he is determined and promises that his belts will not return to Mexico with Picasso.

This fight will be very important for my future, and how I fight will be crucial in becoming number one regardless of weight class.

Naoya Inoue

Boxing Evening 'Ring 5: Night of the Samurai'

The boxing evening 'Ring 5: Night of the Samurai' in Saudi Arabia will also feature other boxers, including Junto Nakatani and Kenshiro Teraji. The outcomes of the fight between Inoue and Picasso could become significant not only for the career of the Japanese boxer but also for the entire boxing world, as Oleksandr Usyk currently tops the ranking of the best boxers.

This match is crucial not only for Naoya Inoue but also for boxing as a whole, as changes in rankings could lead to new controversies and matchups among top boxers. Considering that Inoue would like to elevate his position among the strongest boxers in the world, the results of this fight could have long-term consequences for his career and for boxing in general, as competition in this field continues to grow.