Boxing will close out December 27, 2025 with the fight between Naoya Inoue and David Picasso in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as the main fight of The Ring V. Naoya is a ‘Japanese Monster’ known as one of the most dominant fighters of the last decade. The Japanese boxer will defend his status as undisputed super bantamweight champion against Mexican Alan David Picasso.
Although the media spotlight is on the Inoue vs Picasso fight, the The Ring V undercard offers much more than just one main fight. Title fights, generational clashes and names that could make 2026 a year to remember make this boxing event in Saudi Arabia one of the most attractive of the year. Analyzing the fights leading up to the Naoya Inoue vs David Picasso fight is key to understanding why this event promises excitement from start to finish
Naoya Inoue vs Alan Picasso card
The The Ring V: Inoue vs Picasso evening features a combination of world championships and emerging talent. Here is the full card:
Naoya Inoue vs David Alan Picasso
- WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO super bantamweight world championships.
Junto Nakatani vs Sebastian Hernandez
- Super bantamweight bout.
Wilibaldo Garcia vs Kenshiro Teraji
- IBF World Super Flyweight Championship.
Taiga Imanaga vs Eridson Garcia
- Super featherweight bout.
Reino Tsutsumi vs Leobardo Quintana
- Super bantamweight.
Beyond the stellar bout, the event is notable for bringing together several Japanese boxers at key moments in their careers, reinforcing the growth of Asian boxing on the global stage.
The best fights of The Ring V: Inoue vs Picasso
Wilibaldo Garcia vs Kenshiro TerajiTerajiGarciaJunto Nakatani vs. Argi Cortes
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Nakatanipossible opponent for Inoue in 2026
Taiga Imanaga and Reino Tsutsumi
serve as a showcase for talents looking to position themselves on the international radar, on a card that mixes the immediate present and future projection.
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