Picasso D. vs Carl Martin

✨ Alan Picasso and Carl Martin are set to square off at a boxing event in Riyadh. The Mexican fighter enters the bout with an impressive record of 33 wins, one loss, and one draw. His sole defeat came against Naoya Inoue, but Picasso bounced back by stopping Maikol Rincon inside the distance. Martin, meanwhile, remains undefeated as a professional, boasting 28 victories—21 of them by knockout. The Filipino also secured a stoppage win in his last outing, dispatching Carlo Demecillo.

Picasso brings valuable experience from sharing the ring with one of the world's elite boxers, but Martin poses a significant threat with his punching power. The Filipino has finished three-quarters of his wins inside the distance, so the Mexican will need to be cautious during exchanges. At the same time, Picasso is adept at fighting from range and can use his technical skills to rack up points. With his experience likely helping him avoid unnecessary risks, a well-founded prediction would be to back over 8.5 rounds in this matchup.