In a night of high-stakes boxing, David Benavidez puts his WBC light-heavyweight world title on the line against Britain's Anthony Yarde in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event, taking place on Saturday, 22 November 2025, features a stacked card with four world-title fights, making it one of the most anticipated boxing events of the year.
A Champion's Defence vs A Challenger's Last Stand
For Anthony Yarde, this bout represents a third, and likely final, opportunity to capture a world championship. The 34-year-old British fighter faces an immensely tough challenge against the feared champion, David Benavidez. At just 28 years old, Benavidez is widely considered one of the most formidable fighters in the sport's upper weight classes. While Yarde is making his last roll of the dice, Benavidez has his sights set on future legacy-defining fights against the likes of Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev.
A Stacked Undercard with Historic Implications
The event is far from a one-fight show. The undercard is packed with significant matchups that promise their own drama. Devin Haney aims to make history by securing a world title in a third different weight division as he challenges Brian Norman Jr for the WBO welterweight crown. In another unification bout, super-flyweight king Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez takes on Fernando Martinez.
How to Watch the Fights
The action is underway at the ANB Arena in Riyadh. The main event ring walks for the Benavidez vs Yarde clash are scheduled for 2am GMT on Sunday (6pm PT / 8pm CT / 9pm ET on Saturday). Fans can purchase the fight to watch live on the streaming service DAZN.
