Carl Jammes Martin to Fight David Picasso on October 31
The undefeated Martin will face David Picasso in a featherweight bout at The Venue in Riyadh this week.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Boxing
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Undefeated boxer Carl Jammes Martin is set to face David Picasso on October 31, 2026, as part of the Mexico vs. The World event in Riyadh. Martin will be making his debut in the featherweight division after previously competing as a super bantamweight.
Why it matters
The matchup represents a significant test for Martin as he transitions to a new weight class against the experienced Picasso. It serves as a major feature within the nine-bout card taking place at The Venue.
Carl Jammes Martin enters the ring with an unbeaten record of 28 wins including 21 knockouts, while David Picasso holds 33 career victories. Martin prepared for the bout with a three-month training camp in the United States.
The players
Carl Jammes Martin
He is an undefeated professional boxer from Hingyon, Ifugao, currently ranked No. 1 by the WBO in the super bantamweight division.
David Picasso
He is a professional boxer who holds a career record of 33 wins, one loss, and one draw.
Naoya Inoue
He is a professional boxer who defeated David Picasso in December 2025 and is considered a top contender in lighter weight classes.
The details
The fight is part of a larger boxing event featuring 18 fighters across nine professional matches. Martin, currently ranked No. 1 by the WBO in the super bantamweight division, is moving up in weight for this encounter.
Timeline
December 2025: David Picasso lost to Naoya Inoue.
October 31, 2026: Carl Jammes Martin fights David Picasso.
Season Trajectory
This bout follows the structural format established by the Mexico vs. The World boxing event series. The outcome will influence the featherweight division hierarchy as fighters like Naoya Inoue contemplate future moves into this weight class.
The transition of Martin to the featherweight division significantly alters the divisional landscape for potential future title shots. The result will also serve as a key metric for evaluating how top-ranked fighters from lower classes perform against veteran featherweights.
The takeaway
The fight provides a critical look at how elite boxers manage weight transitions in their professional development. Fans should watch for how the winner positions themselves for future championship opportunities in the featherweight division.
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