Overview
- The 25-year-old went the full 12 rounds and lost by unanimous decision to undisputed super-bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue on December 27 in Riyadh, reporting no physical after-effects.
- Picasso acknowledged Inoue beat him clearly and said he started too cautiously, calling the experience an important psychological lesson with clear areas to improve.
- He described this as the best camp of his career and said completing his studies now allows him to focus entirely on boxing.
- Picasso plans to increase his activity after only two bouts in 2025, seeks a rematch in 2026, and was reported with a 32-1-1 record.
- He is evaluating a move up to featherweight, as the WBC signals 2026 will be pivotal for Mexican fighters pursuing title opportunities.