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Naoya Inoue Admits Holding Back Instinct Ahead of Alan Picasso Fight

Inoue says restraint fueled his win over Akhmadaliev. “My desire to entertain makes me attack aggressively… those moments are openings,” he said, admitting he held back despite KO chances. The undisputed champ went 12 rounds for the first time since 2019. Now 31-0, Inoue meets unbeaten Picasso in Riyadh as a massive favorite, prioritizing defense over spectacle.