Naoya Inoue vs Alan Picasso: Start time in India, USA, UK, Australia & more

By Abhijit Singh

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Published at :December 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Modified at :December 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM

(Courtesy : DAZN)

The Super Bantamweight showdown will be broadcast live on DAZN.

Naoya Inoue makes his return to the global stage on December 27, headlining The Ring V: Night of the Samurai at the Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He will take on unbeaten challenger Alan David Picasso in a blockbuster clash for the undisputed super bantamweight title.

The boxing extravaganza, presented to fight fans as part of Riyadh Season, is brought to you by SELA, Matchroom Boxing, and The Ring Magazine, and will be broadcast live on DAZN.

Naoya ‘The Monster’ Inoue, a four-weight world champion at super bantamweight (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO), is set to defend his undisputed super-bantamweight title against the Mexican contender, Alan Picasso, atop a stacked fight card in Riyadh this Saturday.

The undefeated Japanese superstar boasts a pristine 31-0 record with 28 knockouts. Standing across from him is the unbeaten Mexican contender fighting out of Mexico City. Picasso brings a 32-0-1 record with 17 KOs, showcasing a technical, rangy style.

⚖️ Naoya Inoue vs Alan Picasso weigh-in results:🇯🇵 Naoya Inoue – 121.5lbs🇲🇽 Alan Picasso – 121.1lbsThe Ring and undisputed titles on the line tomorrow night in Riyadh 👑The Ring V: Night of the Samurai | Live on DAZN | @RiyadhSeason | Dec 27th 🥊 pic.twitter.com/tzqCljNfD8
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) December 26, 2025

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Naoya Inoue vs Alan Picasso: Start Time

USA: 04:00 AM ET, 03:00 AM CT & 01:00 AM PT — Saturday
UK: 09:00 AM BST — Saturday
India: 2:30 PM IST — Saturday
Canada: 04:00 AM ET, 1 AM PDT (Vancouver) — Saturday
Australia: 7:00 PM AEST/ 8:00 PM AEDT — Saturday
Saudi Arabia: 12:00 PM AST — Saturday
France: 10:00 AM CET — Saturday
Brazil: 6:00 AM BRT — Saturday
Mexico: 3:00 AM CST — Saturday
Singapore: 05:00 AM SGT — Saturday
Nigeria: 10:00 AM WAT — Saturday
South Africa: 11:00 AM SAST — Saturday
China: 05:00 AM CST — Saturday

Naoya Inoue vs Alan David Picasso full fight card

Naoya Inoue vs Alan David Picasso, 12 rounds, for Inoue’s undisputed super bantamweight titles (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO)
Junto Nakatani vs Sebastian Hernandez Reyes, 12 rounds, super bantamweight
Willibaldo Garcia vs Kenshiro Teraji, 12 rounds, for Garcia’s IBF super flyweight title
Reito Tsutsumi vs Leobardo Quintana, 6 rounds, super featherweight
Taiga Imanaga vs Eridson Garcia, 10 rounds, lightweight

When is Naoya Inoue vs Alan David Picasso, and where is it taking place?

The fight takes place on December 27, 2025, at the Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The bout headlines The Ring V: Night of the Samurai and features Inoue defending his undisputed super bantamweight titles.

What time does the Inoue vs Picasso fight start?

The DAZN broadcast begins in the early hours in the U.S., with coverage starting at 4:00 a.m. ET. The main event ring walks are expected around 7:57 a.m. ET, though timings may vary depending on the undercard.

How can I watch Naoya Inoue vs Alan David Picasso live?

The entire event will stream live worldwide on DAZN Pay-Per-View. Fans subscribed to DAZN’s Ultimate Tier can watch the fight at no extra cost, making it accessible across multiple regions.

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Abhijit Singh

Abhijit Singh is a budding sports journalist with over three years of experience in the field, and a photographer capturing stories through his lens since 2018. With a background in philosophy and political science, he brings a thoughtful, analytical edge to his reporting where every word is guided by curiosity and intent. Whether he's capturing the emotion of a moment or unpacking the deeper narratives within the game, Abhijit’s work is rooted in insight and passion. When he’s not covering sports, he’s often exploring new ideas through reading, traveling or just procrastinating.