Ladies and gentlemen, let’s get ready to rumbleee… once more.
Riyadh Season 2025/2026 is about to start and the capital city is gearing up for another unforgettable winter festival.
Not only is the Season getting exclusive content from Mr, Beast himself, we also know that NFL legend Tom Brady is coming out of retire for an awesome Fanatics Flag Football Classic, a first-of-its-kind showdown.
Keeping the tradition of The Ring fight night alive, Turki Alalshaikh has announced The Ring V: Night of the Samurai boxing match.
Headlined by Naoya Inoue and Alan Picasso, Riyadh will once again welcome the infectious energy of the jabs, hooks, uppercuts, and crosses. What’s more, the stacked undercard for the fight has been revealed.
Set to be held near the end of December this year, the exhilarating announcement came via the official Instagram of the Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority on Thursday, September 18.
The Ring V: Night of the Samurai
Get ready, Riyadh, The Night of the Samurai is almost here. The Ring V brings an action-packed showdown where Japan takes on the world in a battle of skill, honor, and pure power. With a stacked undercard leading up to the main event, this promises to be an unforgettable night of combat sports at its very best.
The Ring V: Night of the Samurai location
Boxing fans, get ready to navigate Hittin once again because the fight night will take over the 22,000-seater Mohammed Abdo Arena inside the open-air squares of Boulevard City.
The Ring V: Night of the Samurai date
Want an easy way to remember the date? The boutx will light up the Saudi capital on Saturday, December 27, a day after Boxing Day.
The Ring V: Night of the Samurai tickets
The tickets for the bloods, guts, and glory match will get dropped closer to the fight night.
The Ring V: Night of the Samurai boxers
We already know that the exciting event will be headlined by Japan’s Naoya Inoue and Mexico’s Alan Picasso.
Naoya Inoue v Alan Picasso
So here’s the matchup: Naoya Inoue, “The Monster” from Japan, is an absolute beast in the ring. He’s won world titles in four different weight classes and is one of the very few fighters ever to become undisputed in two. The guy hits like a truck too, almost nine out of ten of his wins come by knockout. Facing him is Mexico’s Alan Picasso Romero, a rising star who already grabbed the WBC Silver super-bantamweight belt and made history by becoming the first undisputed champ at super bantamweight.
Kenshiro Teraji v Willibaldo Garcia
This one’s going to be wild. Willibaldo García, the Mexican fighter who just grabbed the IBF junior bantamweight title earlier this year, is set to face Kenshiro Teraji from Japan. Teraji’s no stranger to the spotlight, he’s already a unified flyweight champ and has collected belts in two different divisions, including a long run at light flyweight.
Junto Nakatani v Sebastian Hernandez
On the undercard for The Ring V: The Night of the Samurai, you’ve got Junto Nakatani, the undefeated Japanese champ with belts in three different weight classes and a reputation for serious knockout power. He’s 31-0 with 24 knockouts and now he’s stepping up to super bantamweight for the first time. His opponent is Sebastian Hernandez Reyes from Mexico, another unbeaten fighter at 20-0 with 18 knockouts.
Also on the undercard are Taiga Imanaga and Armando Martinez who will trade punches. Reito Tsutsumi and Leobardo Quintana will go toe-to-toe, while Hayato Tsutsumi will take on James Dickens
Riyadh Season 2025/2026
Want even more Riyadh Season excitement? Six Kings Slam 2025 has also been announced for the upcoming season. Get ready to laugh until your ribs hurt at the Riyadh Comedy Festival which will bring legends like Chris Tucker, Kevin Hart, Pete Davidson, and more to the Boulevard City stage.
Sat Dec 27. Mohammed Abdo Arena, Boulevard City, @turki.
