David Picasso, who went the 12-round distance with Naoya Inoue in December 2025, faces unbeaten Filipino Carl Jammes Martin in a 10-round super bantamweight bout on the October 31 Riyadh Season card. Martin — unbeaten in 28 fights — has been building towards a move up to featherweight.
| Date | Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
| Venue | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Card | DAZN PPV (Canelo vs Mbilli card) |
| Division | Super Bantamweight (122 lb / junior featherweight), 10 rounds |
| Card start | 2:00pm ET / 6:00pm GMT (via Yahoo Sports) |
| Prelims | ~10:15am ET |
| Estimated ringwalk | ~3:30pm ET / ~7:30pm GMT (estimated) |
| Promotion | Riyadh Season / Turki Alalshikh |
The fight sits on a stacked “Mexico vs The World” card that also features Jaime Munguia defending his WBA super middleweight title, Rafael Espinoza’s WBO featherweight title defence, and Lindolfo Delgado vs Arthur Biyarslanov (card status unconfirmed) — see our full previews:
David Picasso is a 26-year-old Mexican who took the hardest road available — challenger for Naoya Inoue’s undisputed super bantamweight titles in Riyadh last December — and returned with his record at 33-1-1 rather than a belt.
The loss to Inoue was wide on all three cards (120-108, 119-109, 117-111), but Picasso did what few challengers manage: he went 12 rounds. He wasn’t stopped. He wasn’t embarrassed. And ten months later he is back in the same city to rebuild with a win over an unbeaten top contender.
His August 2026 return was clean — a second-round TKO of Maicol Rincon.
Carl Jammes Martin is 27 years old, from the Philippines, and he has yet to secure a world title shot at super bantamweight. Martin has spoken publicly about his ambitions to move to featherweight, with this bout — contested at super bantamweight — a step in that direction.
He is unbeaten in 28 fights with 20 knockouts, operating as a southpaw with heavy hands and high output. His one genuine test was a unanimous decision over Aran Dipaen in October 2025, a fight Martin won clearly on all three cards.
| David Picasso | Carl Jammes Martin | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Mexico | Philippines |
| Age | 26 | 27 |
| Record | 33-1-1 | 28-0 |
| KO wins | 18 KOs in 33 wins | 20 KOs in 28 wins |
| Height | 5’8” (173 cm) | 5’2” (157 cm) |
| Reach | 70” (178 cm) | 65” (165 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| Debut | — | 2016 |
Picasso holds a 6-inch height advantage and a 5-inch reach edge — meaningful numbers at any weight class. Martin has spoken about a move up to featherweight; this bout is at 122 lb.
David Picasso — last 5
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Rds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Maicol Rincon | W | TKO | R2 |
| Dec 2025 | Naoya Inoue | L | UD | 12 |
| Jul 2025 | Kyonosuke Kameda | W | MD | 10 |
| Dec 2024 | Yehison Cuello | W | TKO | R3 |
| Aug 2024 | Azat Hovhannisyan | W | UD | 12 |
Carl Jammes Martin — recent bouts
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Rds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Aran Dipaen | W | UD | 12 |
This fight has one central tactical question: can a shorter, southpaw puncher with knockout power take the length and counterpunching of a bigger, technically sharp opponent?
Picasso works behind his jab, uses his reach to keep opponents at the end of his punches, and has the kind of ring IQ that allowed him to survive 12 rounds of Naoya Inoue. He is not a brawler. He is not going to stand and trade.
Martin’s best path is volume on the inside in the middle rounds, southpaw straight lefts over the top when Picasso loads the jab, and turning the fight ugly. His power is real: 20 KOs in 28 wins is an honest knockout count.
Picasso’s best path is a patient distance fight — use the size, control the jab, accumulate points, and never let Martin impose himself.
David Picasso must:
Carl Jammes Martin must:
Bookmakers have Picasso as a substantial favourite. Odds as of 28 October: Picasso -550 / Martin +330 (via proboxingodds.com).
Picasso’s length and ring IQ — demonstrated against Naoya Inoue — make him a clear favourite over 10 rounds.
Prediction: David Picasso by unanimous decision.
| Region | Broadcaster | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| USA | DAZN PPV ($79.99) | Card ~2:00pm ET / Ringwalk ~3:30pm ET (estimated) |
| UK | DAZN PPV (£24.99) | Card ~6:00pm GMT / Ringwalk ~7:30pm GMT (estimated) |
| Philippines | TBC | ~3:30am PHT (1 Nov) |
Picasso vs Martin ringwalk is estimated at 3:30pm ET / 7:30pm GMT. The full card starts at 2:00pm ET / 6:00pm GMT.
These two fighters collide in Riyadh on October 31.
What weight is David Picasso vs Carl Jammes Martin? The fight is at super bantamweight (122 lbs / junior featherweight), scheduled for 10 rounds. Martin has spoken about moving up to featherweight in future, but this bout is contested at 122 lbs.
What is Martin’s record going into the fight? Carl Jammes Martin is 28-0 with 20 knockouts.
What is Picasso’s record? David Picasso enters with a 33-1-1 record and 18 KOs in 33 wins. His sole defeat was a unanimous decision loss to Naoya Inoue in December 2025.
Who is the favourite? Picasso is a heavy favourite at approximately -550 (US moneyline), with Martin at +330.
What channel is the Riyadh Halloween card on? The full card, including Canelo vs Mbilli, is live on DAZN PPV in both the US and UK on October 31, 2026.
Is there a title on the line in Picasso vs Martin? No world title is at stake in this bout. The fight is a 10-round super bantamweight contest; a Martin win would strengthen his case for a future world title shot.
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