British light-heavyweight Anthony Yarde stands on the precipice of boxing glory tonight as he prepares for his third - and potentially final - shot at a world championship. The 'Beast from the East' faces formidable American David Benavidez in a high-stakes showdown that could define his career.
Yarde's Championship Journey
This evening's bout represents a crucial moment for the London fighter, who has experienced heartbreak in two previous world title attempts. Yarde was brutally knocked out by Sergey Kovalev during their 2019 WBO championship clash, then suffered an eighth-round stoppage against the dangerous Artur Beterbiev four years later.
Since his defeat to Russian powerhouse Beterbiev, Yarde has rebuilt his career with impressive performances, most notably securing a dominant victory over Lyndon Arthur back in April. Now he faces what many consider his toughest challenge yet against Benavidez, widely regarded as one of boxing's brightest stars.
Event Details and Viewing Information
The blockbuster event takes place at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the Ring IV: Night Of Champions card. The main card begins at approximately 10pm GMT (2pm PT / 4pm CT / 5pm ET), with the main event ring walks scheduled for around 1am GMT on Sunday morning.
Yarde will make his entrance to the ring first, followed by Benavidez, with the first bell sounding shortly after. These timings remain subject to change depending on the duration of the undercard bouts.
For viewers in the UK and worldwide, the event will be streamed exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view. The pay-per-view costs £24.99 for UK fans and $59.99 for US viewers, with no DAZN subscription required for purchase.
Full Fight Card and Fighter Perspectives
The stacked undercard features several compelling matchups including Brian Norman Jr versus Devin Haney, Abdullah Mason taking on Sam Noakes, and Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez facing Fernando Martinez.
Benavidez shared his thoughts ahead of the contest, stating: "I've had my eye on Anthony Yarde for a long time. He has power and heart. No matter who he faces it's a good fight. I also want to give people action-packed fights. This fight is going to live up to the moment."
Yarde expressed confidence in his chances, remarking: "I keep hearing this saying 'three time's a charm or third time lucky'. I believe this is my time, my moment. I'm excited for it. Stylistically, I think this fight ends in a knockout."
The British contender added: "I don't talk for the sake of it. I'll only know when I'm in the ring with him. We'll only know when we start trading leather."
With both fighters predicting an explosive conclusion and Yarde's career potentially on the line, this world title clash promises to deliver drama and excitement for boxing enthusiasts across the globe.
