Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani compete on the same card in Saudi Arabia. Can the former end the year with another knockout as he headlines against Alan Picasso?
Here’s a full breakdown of the Inoue vs Picasso fight time, streaming details and the complete card.
What time does Naoya Inoue vs. David Picasso start?
- Date: Saturday, December 27
- Start time: 8 p.m. AEDT
- Main event start time (approx.): 12 p.m. AEDT
- Location: Mohammed Abdo Arena - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Naoya Inoue vs. David Picasso is on December 27. The main card starts at 8 p.m. AEDT.
Inoue vs. Picasso should begin around 12 p.m. AEDT, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
A multi-division champion, including a two-weight undisputed champion, Inoue (31-0) continues to compete multiple times a year. "The Monster" recently beat Murodjon Akhmadaliev in September. It was a fight many thought would be his toughest task, but he won it with ease.
Picasso (32-0-1) has 17 wins via knockout. The Mexican fighter won five fights in 2024 and beat Kyonosuke Kameda in July. The top-ranked fighter looks for the ultimate upset.
Nakatani (31-0) takes on Sebastian Hernandez in super bantamweight action.
A former flyweight and super flyweight champion, Nakatani won the WBC bantamweight title in 2024. He took out Ryosuke Nishida in June for the IBF and Ring belts. The 27-year-old moves in weight as he attempts to face Inoue in a super fight next year.
Hernandez (20-0) beat Azat Hovhannisyan back in May. The 25-year-old Mexican fighter has 18 wins via knockout.
Where to watch Naoya Inoue vs. David Picasso
Naoya Inoue vs. David Picasso will be available on DAZN worldwide.
A DAZN monthly subscription is $14.99. A DAZN annual (upfront) subscription costs $149.99.
The fight is also available on Foxtel's Main Event (via Kayo), which requires a subscription.
The PPV price is $49.99.
Naoya Inoue vs. David Picasso fight card
- Naoya Inoue (c) vs. Alan Picasso for the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and Ring super bantamweight titles
- Junto Nakatani vs. Sebastian Hernandez; Super Bantamweights
- Willibaldo Garcia (c) vs. Kenshiro Teraji for the IBF super flyweight title
- Taiga Imanaga vs. Eridson Garcia; Lightweights
- Reito Tsutsumi vs. Leobardo Sanchez; Super Bantamweights