We are just days away from one of the most electrifying nights of the year for international boxing, as David ‘El Monstruo’ Benavidez, one of the most dominant fighters of the moment, will return to the ring to defend his WBC and WBA world championships at 175 pounds. He will face Anthony Yarde, the Briton known for his power and endurance. Here is everything you need to know about the Benavidez vs Yarde fight that will be part of The King IV show.
The fight between Benavidez vs Yarde not only stands out for the belts at stake, but also for the context surrounding both fighters. Benavidez arrives with an impeccable record in his new category, after his victory over Oleksadr Gvozdyk and David Morrell. Yarde, on the other hand, is reviving his career after stringing together four consecutive victories in two years. That is why the fight between David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde looks like a clash of power, technique and ambition.
When is the David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde fight?
The main fight between David Benavidez and Anthony Yarde will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Start of The King IV card: 12:00 p.m. ET
- Approximate time of the Benavidez vs Yarde fight: 4:15 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Where to watch David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde?
The David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde fight will be broadcast exclusively by DAZN in the United States and worldwide. Subscribers will be able to enjoy both the preliminary card and the main event via streaming on any compatible device
David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde card
- David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde: World Light Heavyweight (WBC and WBA division title)
- Brian Norman Jr. vs Devin Haney (Welterweight for the WBO title)
- Jesse Rodriguez vs Fernando Martinez (Super-flyweight for the WBA, WBC and WBO titles)
- Sam Noakes vs Abdullah Mason (Lightweight for the vacant WBO title)
- Vito Mielnicki vs Samuel Nmomah (Middleweight)
- Sultan Almohammed vs Umesh Chavan (Lightweight)
- Julio Porras vs Pius Penda (Super middleweight)
- Mohammed Alakel vs Jiaming Li (Super featherweight)
David Benavidez’s record
Benavidez arrives undefeatedWBC
champion due to the inactivity of Dmitry Bivol and since then he has positioned himself as one of the leaders of the division.
- Professional record: 30-0
- KOs: 24
Anthony Yarde’s record
falling to Sergey Kovalev (2019) and Artur Beterbiev (2023)
. However, he goes into this fight on the back of four consecutive victories and is motivated by his most recent triumph over
Lyndon Arthur
.
- Professional record: 27-3
- KOs: 24
David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde prediction
Benavidez is the heavy favorite
thanks to his power, speed and confidence at 175 pounds.
Yarde
is a dangerous, strong and experienced opponent, but his track record against elite champions puts him as the challenger who needs an almost perfect performance to surprise.
- David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde prediction: Benavidez by TKO between rounds 7 and 10.
Where will the David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde fight take place?
The Benavidez vs Yarde fight will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
, which has hosted some of the biggest boxing events in recent years and is a regular venue for major international events.
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