Winner of WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles (over 90.7 kg), Ukrainian Alexander Usik He flew to Riyadh for the Ring V boxing night, which will take place on Saturday, December 27.

The main event of the show will be the fight for the title of absolute world champion in the second bantamweight (up to 55.3 kg) – Mexican rival Alan David Picasso (32-0-1, 17 KOs) will try to defeat the undisputed favorite Naoya Inoue (30-0, 27 KOs) from Japan.

Usyk arrived at the arena alongside influential promoter Eddie Hearn, with whom he had crossed paths several times before and with whom he has consistently maintained a warm relationship.

In the second most important event, former world champion Junto Nakatani from Japan will step into the ring against Sebastian Hernandez from Mexico. If no sensation happens, one of the most anticipated fights will take place next year: Nakatani vs. Inoue.

VIDEO. Usik flew to Riyadh for the fight against absolute world champion Inoue

Oleksandr Usyk came to ringside to watch The Ring V 👑

Ring V: Night of the Samurai | Live on DAZN | @RiyadhSeason 🥊 pic.twitter.com/gRkxAuHOhR

— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) December 27, 2025

Oleksandr Usyk is at ringside to watch Naoya Inoue fight 🤝 pic.twitter.com/WMqACmdILo

– Boxing Source (@Sourceofboxing) December 27, 2025

Former World Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder He stated that he was confident about his victory against Alexander Usyk, the owner of the WBC, WBA and IBF championships.

The American believes that he can loudly declare himself and surprise the boxing world by drawing parallels with the legendary Muhammad Ali.

“This will be a big thing for me and people will be shocked. When Ali said he shook the world, he really did. I’m going to shake the world, too. And I’ll do it again,” Wilder said.

Previously, Alexander Usik (24-0, 15 KOs), the holder of the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles (over 90.7 kg), talked about his plans and admitted when he plans to end his professional career. The boxer recently vacated his WBO title and lost his status as absolute world champion.

Ring magazine has published an updated ranking of the best boxers in the world, regardless of weight category. WBC, WBA and IBF champion Alexander Usik American Terence Crawford rose to first place after announcing his retirement.

The Ukrainian boxer responded quickly to his return to the top of the rankings. Usik posted a story on his Instagram account.

“Where he belongs,” Usyk said in his message.

Previously, Alexander Usik (24-0, 15 KOs), the holder of the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles (over 90.7 kg), talked about his plans and admitted when he plans to end his professional career. The boxer recently vacated his WBO title and lost his status as absolute world champion.