Naoya Inoue competes in his first fight in Saudi Arabia, defending his status as the undisputed super bantamweight champion against Alan Picasso.
Here’s how to watch Naoya Inoue vs. David Picasso, including streaming options and channel to catch the main card.
Where to watch Naoya Inoue vs. David Picasso
- Live Stream: DAZN
- PPV Price: $59.99
Naoya Inoue vs. David Picasso will be available on DAZN worldwide.
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Naoya Inoue vs. David Picasso start time
- Date: Saturday, December 27
- Start time: 4 a.m. ET | 1 a.m. PT
- Main event start time (approx.): 8 a.m. ET | 5 a.m. PT
- Location: Mohammed Abdo Arena - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Naoya Inoue vs. David Picasso is on December 27. The main card starts at 4 a.m. ET and the main event should begin around 8 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
Inoue (31-0) has proven many times that he’s one of the top fighters in the world. The Japanese fighter has 27 wins via knockout, winning two in 2025 via the power punch. He took out the toughest opponent of his career with ease in September in Murodjon Akhmadaliev.
"The Monster" is ready for a busy 2026. He could face Junto Nakatani, competing on this card. First, Inoue must get past the contender in his way.
"It’s a big stepping stone to the upcoming match in May," Inoue said about Picasso via BoxingScene. "I’m going to show you Picasso’s style; my style to adjust to Picasso. My impression is he’s a very aggressive fighter, so it’s not going to be an easy fight, but I’ll do my best."
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.
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