This weekend, the boxing world turns its attention to Riyadh for a blockbuster event headlined by a high-stakes clash for the WBC light-heavyweight championship. Britain's Anthony Yarde makes what is likely his final attempt to capture a world title, facing the formidable American champion, David Benavidez.
A Final Roll of the Dice for Yarde
For Anthony Yarde, this fight represents a critical juncture in his career. The 34-year-old Londoner has come agonisingly close to world honours on two previous occasions, and this third challenge is widely seen as his last chance to reach the pinnacle of the sport. Standing across the ring from him is one of the most avoided and dangerous punchers in the higher weight classes. David Benavidez, the undefeated WBC champion, is a significant favourite, and at 28 years old, many believe his best years are still ahead of him. A victory for Yarde would be a monumental upset and the crowning achievement of his career.
A Stacked Card with Multiple World Titles
The main event is just one of four world-title fights on a spectacularly deep card. In a compelling welterweight contest, Devin Haney seeks a world title in a third weight division as he challenges WBO champion Brian Norman Jr. Haney, a former undisputed lightweight champion, is looking to solidify his status as an elite pound-for-pound fighter.
Furthermore, the super-flyweight division will see a unification bout as the WBC and WBO champion, Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez, takes on WBA titleholder Fernando Martinez. The card is rounded out with a bout for the vacant WBO lightweight title between Abdullah Mason and Britain's own Sam Noakes, ensuring a night of non-stop action from start to finish.
How to Watch Benavidez vs Yarde in the UK
The entire fight card will be broadcast live from the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. For viewers in the United Kingdom and around the world, the event will be shown exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view.
The main card is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM GMT on Saturday, 22 November. The ring walks for the main event between Benavidez and Yarde are expected much later, at approximately 1:00 AM GMT on Sunday morning. Fans can purchase the pay-per-view for £24.99 directly through DAZN, and no subscription is required to buy the event.
Fight Odds and Full Card
Bookmakers see Benavidez as the overwhelming favourite, with odds of 1/9, while Yarde is a 11/2 underdog. A draw is priced at 20/1. In the other featured bouts, Haney is a narrow favourite over Norman Jr, and Rodriguez is heavily favoured to defeat Martinez.
Full Fight Card (Subject to Change):
- David Benavidez (C) vs Anthony Yarde (WBC light-heavyweight title)
- Brian Norman Jr (C) vs Devin Haney (WBO welterweight title)
- Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez (WBC & WBO champion) vs Fernando Martinez (WBA champion) - Super-flyweight Unification
- Abdullah Mason vs Sam Noakes (vacant WBO lightweight title)
- Vito Mielnicki Jr vs Samuel Nmomah (middleweight)
