Night of the Samurai: A Boxing Extravaganza
This weekend in Riyadh, mega boxing matchmaker Ring V will showcase its latest event, dubbed “Night of the Samurai,” headlined by the clash between Japanese champion Naoya Inoue and Mexican contender Alan Picasso. Inoue, who boasts an impressive undefeated record of 31 wins (27 by knockout), will put his undisputed super bantamweight titles on the line. Picasso, also undefeated with a record of 32 victories (17 KOs) and one draw, enters the ring with a reputation that makes him a serious challenger against the favored Inoue.
Event Details
The fight is slated for Saturday, December 27, and is expected to attract boxing fans around the globe. The undercard will feature another title bout, where Kenshiro Teraji will go up against Willibaldo Garcia for the IBF super-flyweight world championship, adding more excitement to the evening.
Viewing Information
Fight fans in the United States should set their alarms; coverage will commence at 4 a.m. ET, with the main events projected to start around 7:57 a.m. ET. To catch the action, viewers must tune in via DAZN PPV. The event will take place at the Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh, marking a significant occasion in the boxing calendar.
Pay-Per-View Pricing
For those looking to catch the Inoue vs. Picasso showdown, the pay-per-view is priced at $69.99, which also grants seven days of free access to DAZN’s streaming services. DAZN is introducing a new subscription tier, named DAZN Ultimate, offering fans the chance to watch at least a dozen pay-per-view fights annually for $39.99 a month. Alternatively, boxing enthusiasts can choose an annual subscription for $19.99 per month with a 12-month commitment or a lump sum payment of $224.99.
Full Fight Card
The full fight card for the Night of the Samurai includes:
- Naoya Inoue vs. Alan Picasso for the undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO super bantamweight world titles
- Junto Nakatani vs. Sebastian Hernandez – Super-bantamweight
- Kenshiro Teraji vs. Willibaldo Garcia for the IBF super-flyweight world title
- Taiga Imanaga vs. Armando Martinez Jr. – Lightweight
- Reito Tsutsumi vs. Leobardo Quintana – Super-featherweight
Get ready for a thrilling night of boxing action!
