Naoya Inoue vs Picasso D. Prediction
⚡️ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is set to host the high-profile boxing event, The Ring V: Night of the Samurai. The main event will feature Naoya Inoue taking on Alan Picasso. The legendary Japanese fighter steps into the ring for his seventh defense as the undisputed world champion in the super bantamweight division. What can we expect from this clash? Find out in the prediction below!
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results



Naoya Inoue Team Overview
The Japanese phenomenon, 32-year-old Naoya Inoue, has firmly established himself as the undisputed king across two weight divisions, boasting an impeccable record of 31-0, with 27 of those victories coming by way of knockout. His name is synonymous with championship bouts, and his rise has been nothing short of meteoric: in December 2022, he unified all the bantamweight titles, and exactly a year later, he repeated this feat in the super bantamweight division. Inoue rarely makes errors in the ring, consistently dominating and leaving all his opponents in his wake. His latest masterclass came in September 2025 when he successfully defended all his unified belts, defeating Uzbekistan's Murodjon Akhmadaliev by unanimous decision. Inoue's style is marked by exceptional punch accuracy, explosive power that allows him to find a knockout at any moment, and outstanding footwork that makes him elusive and dangerous.
Match Results: Naoya Inoue











Picasso D. Team Overview
The 25-year-old undefeated boxer Alan Picasso boasts an impressive professional record of 32 wins and just one draw (32-0-1). Although the majority of his career (30 out of 33 fights) has taken place on home soil in Mexico, Picasso has already made a name for himself. His most notable achievement to date is capturing the WBC Silver super bantamweight title, a significant stepping stone towards global prominence. In July of this year, he secured a hard-fought majority decision victory over Kinosuke Kameda, and previously overcame the formidable Azat Hovhannisyan. Alan is renowned for his aggressive style, relentless pace, flurry of punches, and constant pressure-a hallmark of many Mexican champions-often resulting in thrilling and intense bouts.
Match Results: Picasso D.




⭐ Editorial Prediction
We believe it's wise to steer clear of predicting the outright winner in this bout. Inoue emerges as the clear favorite, and it's unlikely the Japanese fighter will falter. However, Picasso won't simply roll over for the undisputed champion. The Mexican brings a wealth of experience and a solid boxing background. He's capable of offering competition, at least in the first half of the fight. Therefore, betting on over 5.5 total rounds seems like a reasonable prediction.