David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde Set For November

In a thrilling development for boxing fans, David Benavidez will defend his WBC light-heavyweight world title against Anthony Yarde in November 2025, marking his Riyadh Season debut. The announcement, confirmed by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, has sparked excitement for what promises to be an explosive clash in Saudi Arabia, with the exact date and venue to be finalized soon.

Benavidez, the undefeated “Mexican Monster” with a record of 30-0 (24 KOs), claimed the WBC light-heavyweight title in April 2025 after Dmitry Bivol vacated the belt. Fresh off a unanimous decision victory over David Morrell Jr. in February, Benavidez is looking to solidify his dominance at 175 pounds. His aggressive style, relentless pressure, and devastating combinations make him a formidable force in the division.

Yarde, a heavy-handed British contender with a record of 27-3 (24 KOs), is no stranger to high-stakes battles. The 33-year-old has faced elite competition, including valiant efforts in world title challenges against Sergey Kovalev (2019) and Artur Beterbiev (2023), though both ended in stoppage losses. Coming off a unanimous decision win over Lyndon Arthur in April 2025, Yarde is hungry for his first world title and sees this as a now-or-never opportunity.