Alan David Picasso vs. Azat Hovhannisyan: Live round-by-round updates

The Alan David Picasso vs. Azat Hovhannisyan round-by-round updates are here to provide fans with real-time coverage of the super bantamweight clash. The bout is of significant importance to both men and the Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III card as a whole.

It is the only championship matchup the event has to offer and is yet another step in Picasso's continued journey through boxing. For Hovhannisyan, the 12-round fight is about more than just title contention. It is also about blemishing Picasso's perfect record.

However, Picasso, who is undefeated at 28-0-1, will prove a stiff challenge for the 21-4 Hovhannisyan, as he will be determined to preserve his unbeaten status. The true prize though is the WBC Silver super bantamweight title that both men will compete for on the card.

Given their respective records, it isn't surprising that Picasso is projected to win, with the oddsmakers at DraftKings Sportsbook listing him as a -575 favorite, while Hovhannisyan is a +400 underdog.

Follow Sportskeeda for play-by-play analysis of the super bantamweight bout.

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Alan David Picasso vs. Azat Hovhannisyan

Round 1

Picasso with a body jab, then one upstairs. He seems just a shade quicker than Hovhannisyan. Picasso lands a nice one-two, before Hovhannisyan answers him with some body shots. Picasso with his own body shots, backing his opponent up.

Hovhannisyan lands to the body again. Both men are investing in body shots. A quick combination lands for Picasso, with Hovhannisyan missing a counter-uppercut by a half-inch. Picasso with a one-two. Hovhannisyan with his own combination.

This has been a closely contested round. 10-9 Picasso.

Round 2

Hovhannisyan opens with a hard combination to the body and head. He's on the front foot now, not giving Picasso any breathing room, tying to swarm him. However, Picasso splits his guard with an uppercut, backing him up to the ropes, where he unloads with his own combination.

A leaping left hook partially lands for Hovhannisyan. Picasso with yet another uppercut and a follow-up right hand. More uppercuts from Picasso, answered by hard body shots from Hovhannisyan. Picasso snipes him with a one-two, but eats another body shot. 10-9 Hovhannisyan.

Round 3

Hovhannisyan starts the round aggressive, bludgeoning Picasso's midsection. But Picasso seizes the initiative with a combination. Hovhannisyan backs him up though, unloading in the corner, but Picasso's head movement is slick. More hard body shots for Hovhannisyan.

Some holding and dirty boxing gets Hovhannisyan a warning. Picasso with a nice left hook. A counter uppercut lands for Picasso as Hovhannisyan lunges into range. A brief clinch ensues, a nice combination lands for both men. 10-9 Picasso.

Round 4

Hovhannisyan is back on the pressure, but Picasso stands his ground. An uppercut to the body lands for Hovhannisyan, who eats an uppercut to the head. Hovhannisyan gets a warning for an uppercut below the belt. A one-two lands for Hovhannisyan.

Picasso throws a combination, but he gets countered by a left hook. Picasso's uppercut lands well, but Hovhannisyan is as tough as they come. Hovhannisyan ends the round with a right hand. 10-9 Hovhannisyan.

Round 5

Picasso and Hovhannisyan trade, with combinations aplenty. A low blow from the Armenian pauses the action as Picasso takes a breather. The referee takes a point away from Hovhannisyan. Both men meet in the center, where Hovhannisyan returns to his patented body shots.

Picasso lands to the body as well. Hovhannisyan taunts Picasso, tries firing up the crowd, but Picasso pounces, almost catching him. Picasso with some nice combinations, backing Hovhannisyan to the ropes. 10-9 Picasso.

Round 6

Hovhannisyan on the front foot, and eats an uppercut and a right hand. Picasso digs into Hovhannisyan's midsection with a left hook. Hovhannisyan lands a nice combination inside, ending with a hard left hook. They clinch, but the referee is quick to break them apart.

Another clinch ensues, but another break follows. Hovhannisyan is battering Picasso's body, but eats a counter. The round ends with Hovhannisyan ripping Picasso's body and swarming him with a combination. 10-9 Hovhannisyan.

Round 7

Hovhannisyan's right eye is swelling up badly. Picasso seems to be trying to walk Hovhannisyan into a counter. Some jabs land for Picasso, but he gets intercepted by a stinging right hand from Hovhannisyan. Picasso isn't deterred though, trying to drown his foe in volume.

They trade body shots. Hovhannisyan with a right hook. They clinch and break. Picasso landing combinations. A counter right hand lands for Hovhannisyan. The two men end the round trading. 10-9 Picasso.

Round 8

Picasso starts the round landing uppercuts and body shots. He backs Hovhannisyan to the ropes and strings together combinations. But Hovhannisyan fires back, turning it into something of a brawl. They clinch and break. More shots on the inside from Picasso.

Hovhannisyan eats a sharp uppercut. Hovhannisyan is on the front foot now, trying to seize the second half of the round, but Picasso doesn't let him, drawing him into an exchange. 10-9 Picasso.

Round 9

Hovhannisyan tries to impose himself, likely aware that he's down on the scorecards. He's lunging into combinations, but Picasso answers fire with fire. Picasso is ripping combinations, but Hovhannisyan is game. They clinch and Picasso backs him up to the ropes.

An uppercut to the body lands for Picasso. A nice combination for Picasso causes Hovhannisyan to clinch. They break and trade, with Hovhannisyan landing some hard shots. Hovhannisyan lands two big left hooks. 10-9 Hovhannisyan.

Round 10

Hovhannisyan has followed his corner's advice and is going for broke to a degree, landing hard, but Picasso is landing more. A body shot and uppercut lands for Picasso, who pivots out of the way of a Hovhannisyan lunge. Hovhannisyan with some hard body shots.

Hovhannisyan has imposed himself this round, landing hard and upping the pressure. Picasso tries firing back, but he's on the backfoot and not landing anything of much consequence right now. 10-9 Hovhannisyan.

Round 11

Picasso with some nice shots, landing a one-two. They clinch and break. A short left hook lands for Picasso, followed by a pair of uppercuts. Hovhannisyan tries to land an uppercut of his own but misses. A combination lands for Picasso.

Hovhannisyan is just marching forward with a high guard at this point, trying to land something pivotal. Hovhannisyan with several uppercuts to the body. They clinch and break, with Picasso ripping to the body. More combinations from Picasso. 10-9 Picasso.

Round 12

Hovhannisyan tries to swarm Picasso, but a clinch ensues. When they break, Hovhannisyan swings for the fences, but is warned for a shot to the back of the head. A right hand lands for Hovhannisyan. Picasso, aware that he's ahead due to open scoring, is partially taking the round off.

Hovhannisyan swinging and missing. Picasso with a jab. They clinch and break. Hovhannisyan is trying hard, but nothing is landing clean. 10-9 Hovhannisyan.

Official Decision: Alan David Picasso def. Azat Hovhannisyan via unanimous decision (118-110, 118-110, 120-108)