How to watch Naoya Inoue vs. Alan Picasso today: Start time, ringwalks, undercard, prediction, odds

This afternoon,  Naoya Inoue bids to maintain his status as the greatest pound-for-pound star in world boxing at  The Ring V: Night of the Samurai against Alan Picasso.

'The Monster', a four-weight world champion , will defend his  undisputed super-bantamweight title against the Mexican atop a stacked bill of talent in Riyadh this weekend.

The full fight card will be broadcast  live on DAZN Pay-Per-View worldwide , and will also included as part of DAZN's new Ultimate Tier subscription at no extra cost.

At 31-0, few fighters can match Inoue's record in the ring - but his latest opponent arrives unbeaten too, and will be desperate to dethrone him atop the sport's summit.

• Get Ring V PPV included in DAZN's Ultimate Tier subscription for special offer price of £18.99 / $39.99 per month

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DAZN News has everything you need to know ahead of Naoya Inoue against Alan Picasso.

Naoya Inoue vs. Alan Picasso fight date, start time

Naoya Inoue vs Alan Picasso will take place on  Saturday, December 27  at The Ring V: Night of the Samurai , with the whole card set to be shown live on DAZN .

Broadcast begins at 11pm KSA in Riyadh, with the main event ringwalk expected at 3:57pm KSA, 12.57pm GMT, 7.57am ET, 4:57am PT,  9:57pm JST.

• Date : Saturday, December 27
• Time : 1pm KSA / 10am GMT / 5am ET / 2am PT / 7pm JST
• Naoya Inoue vs Alan Picasso main event ringwalks (approx) : 3.57pm KSA / 12.57pm GMT / 7.57am ET / 4:57am PT / 9:57pm JST

Ring V fight card and timings

How to watch Naoya Inoue vs. Alan Picasso?

Naoya Inoue versus Alan Picasso and the whole The Ring V fight card is live on DAZN worldwide via DAZN Pay-Per-View, including in Japan.

The PPV costs £19.99 in the UK / $69.99 in the US and Canada and comes with a seven-day free trial of the full DAZN platform and access to all live events in your region.

You can watch the fight via the DAZN App, available on smart TVs, phones, tablets, streaming devices, games consoles and web browsers.

If you do not have the App already then just follow these instructions....

• Download the free DAZN App from your normal App store on your TV, phone, tablet, or streaming device
• On a laptop or PC  visit www.DAZN.com/home
• Select 'Get started' or 'log in'
• Enter your email address, or sign up via the Apple, Google or Facebook options
• You then have access to all of DAZN's free content, including the Matchroom boxing channel, LIV Golf, and FIFA+
• Then find the Ring V page and click 'buy now'

Get Ring V included with DAZN Ultimate Tier for major savings

DAZN's Ultimate Tier subscription package includes a minimum of 12 PPV's a year, on top of the regular 185 fight nights offering.

Therefore signing up to DAZN Ultimate Tier would include The Ring V: Night of the Samurai and January's Ring VI: Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson PPV's. This means you would not need to purchase these PPV's individually at an extra cost. 

Better still, more DAZN PPV events for the start of 2026 are expected to be revealed soon, which would also be included in DAZN Ultimate Tier.

Right now DAZN has a special offer with U.S. customers able to sign up for Ultimate Tier now for just   $39.99 per month  for 12 months, reduced from $44.99 .  UK customers can subscribe for £18.99 per month for 12 months, reduced from £24.99. Sign up before January 2, 2026 to get this deal

Based on buying 12 PPV's per year having a Ultimate Tier subscription instead can save £320 / $535 a year alone**. 

**Savings calculated by comparing 12 months of DAZN Monthly Flex plus 12 pay-per-view events per year against 12 months of DAZN Ultimate at launch price.

Where will The Ring V take place?

The fight is set to be held at  Mohammed Abdo Arena , in Riyadh , Saudi Arabia . 

Opened in 2019, the 22,000-capacity arena has already hosted multiple major sporting events, and will welcome The Ring V as the latest blockbuster through its doors.

Naoya Inoue vs. Alan Picasso odds

Naoya Inoue is the overwhelming favourite to defeat Alan Picasso, and is currently priced at  1/25  with DAZN Bet.

His opponent is available at a distant 8 /1 to take the upset in the Middle East.

To win:

• Naoya Inoue : 1/25
• Alan Picasso : 8/1

Odds provided by DAZN Bet, for full markets click here

Odds correct as of December 24.

Naoya Inoue vs. Alan Picasso prediction

Matt Astbury, DAZN News Sportswriter 

There will only be one winner in Riyadh, and that's Inoue. 

He is a class above Picasso, and while the Mexican is talking a good game, he is not ready for what is coming his way.

I expect Inoue to get work early, landing a number of thumping punches to Picasso's body before going upstairs. 

Picasso will only be able to withstand the punishment for so long and after being worn down, he will find himself knocked out or saved by his corner by round six at the very latest.

Naoya Inoue vs. Alan Picasso form and history

After years of turning Japan into a fortress for his multiple division conquests, 'The Monster' goes global this festive season with a trip to Saudi Arabia.

Few stars have amassed such success in boxing to remain an enigma quite like Inoue, whose still flies under the radar when it comes to casual fans.

That could well change if he brings his astonishing pound-for-pound power to bear on his latest opponent, having recorded a superb 87% KO-win ratio.

Picasso is no slouch however, with the star more than earning his shot against the reigning champion, and will be keen to leave a mark against his foe.

Save a technical draw against Martin Jimenez Delgado early in his career, the Mexican has won every one of his bouts too and can give the Japanese star trouble.

With an extra three inches in height and reach, he will be able to test Inoue to his limits - and could well be the man that may dethrone him from his position.

Watch Naoya Inoue vs. Alan Picasso final press conference

Christmas Day saw Inoue and Picasso face the world's media one final time before clashing in the ring. 

Fans can watch the proceedings below. 

Naoya Inoue vs. Alan Picasso weigh-in results

On Friday, both fighters hit the scales and successfully made weight for their undisputed super bantamweight title fight. 

Defending champion Inoue registered 121.6lbs , while Picasso was slightly lighter at 121.1lbs . 

Naoya Inoue vs. Alan Picasso tale of the tape

Naoya Inoue record 

• Nationality : Japanese
• Age : 32
• Height : 5' 5"
• Reach : 67.5"
• Total fights : 31
• Record : 31-0 (27 KOs)

Alan Picasso record

• Nationality : Mexican
• Age : 25
• Height : 5' 8"
• Reach : 70"
• Total fights : 33
• Record : 32-0-1 (17 KOs)