Buckle up, fight fans. David Benavidez takes on Anthony Yarde this Sunday in what promises to be a no-holds-barred, fireworks-filled war at Ring IV: Night of Champions.
Benavidez makes his first defence of his WBC light-heavyweight title against Yarde who is determined to finally land a world crown.
Ring IV: Night of Champions | Sunday 23 Nov from 10am AEDT | Ring IV: Night of Champions takes Riyadh by storm, with WBC light heavyweight king David Benavidez facing Anthony Yarde. Also featured is a WBO welterweight tie between Brian Norman Jr. and Devin Haney. | Order Now with Main Event on Kayo Sports.
Also on the blockbuster card, Brian Norman Jr. and Devin Haney square off for the WBO Welterweight belt, while three super flyweight titles are on the line as Jesse Rodriguez and Fernando Martinez go at it.
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – NOVEMBER 20: David Benavidez (L) and Anthony Yarde (R) face off during a Press Conference for the Ring IV: Night of the Champions Fight Night ahead of their World Light Heavyweight Title fight at Boulevard Riyadh City Square 2 on November 20, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images
WHEN IS IT?
The Ring IV, headlined by David Benavidez and Anthony Yarde, will take place this Sunday November 23.
Coverage starts bright and early on Sunday morning.
NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT – 9:00am AEDT
South Australia – 8:30am ACDT
Queensland – 8:00am AEST
Northern Territory – 7:30am ACST
Western Australia – 6:00am AWST
WHERE IS IT?
The event will take place at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This venue is no stranger to hosting major boxing events after staging the undisputed super middleweight title fight between Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and William Scull earlier this year.
HOW TO WATCH?
You can order the full fight card NOW with Main Event and Kayo Sports
THE RING IV FIGHT CARD
David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde ; Light heavyweight, for the WBC title
Devin Haney vs Brian Norman Jr. ; Welterweight, for the WBO title
Sam Noakes vs Abdullah Mason ; Lightweight, for the WBO title
Jesse Rodriguez vs Fernando Martinez ; Super flyweight, for the WBA, WBC and IBF titles
Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs Samuel Nmomah
FORM AND HISTORY
Benavidez, undefeated and packing 24 knockouts in 30 fights, is coming off a gruelling fight with David Morrell. But the Phoenix native is promising a smarter, more surgical approach this time.
“I’m expecting to go in there and hurt him in every single round. If the opportunity presents itself and I can stop him or knock him out, I’m definitely going to be trying to do it all night,” he told DAZN.
Yarde is chasing redemption after two heart-breaking world title losses. The London puncher is all gas, all power, and looking to land some big shots. “It’s going to be a shootout,” he told Boxing News 24. “Yeah, heavy artillery … that’s the stylistic way of this fight. That’s the way he fights. That’s the way I fight.”
Analysts reckon Benavidez has the edge in stamina and strategy, but one clean shot from Yarde and it could all be over in a flash.
Haney, who had been expected to pursue a rematch with Ryan Garcia before the latter loss to Rolly Romero, could become a three-weight world champion if he prevails.
But Norman Jr. will be one of the trickier title holders in a crowded division right now, one which could see a significant sea change over the next year.
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – NOVEMBER 20: David Benavidez (L) and Anthony Yarde (R) pose during a Press Conference for the Ring IV: Night of the Champions Fight Night ahead of their World Light Heavyweight Title fight at Boulevard Riyadh City Square 2 on November 20, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images
ODDS
Bookmakers have made their stance pretty clear – Benavidez is a dominant favourite, sitting at roughly $1.10 with TAB and other major betting outlets to keep hold of his WBC light heavyweight crown.
It’s expected that Benavidez’s forward pressure and work rate will take over as the rounds go by, with many tipping him to take command and potentially score a late stoppage.
Anthony Yarde arrives firmly in the outsider’s seat, drifting between $6.50 and $7.50 with Aussie bookmakers.
His hope rests on the kind of game-changing power that could flip the fight on its head in an instant, particularly in the early rounds.
PREDICTION FROM EXPERT CHRIS WALKER
Anthony Yarde has been here before, but can he get it right at the third time of asking?
Losses to Sergey Kovalev and Artur Beterbiev at world title level have ruined Yarde’s dreams in the past and he faces another stern test in the shape of David Benavidez.
The Arizona man is on the verge of becoming a big star and a win over Yarde on one of the year’s biggest shows could be the platform to push on in 2026.
Look for Benavidez to respect Yarde’s power in the early stages before pulling away in the second half for a convincing points win.
“He wants to be World Champion again” | 03:50
BENAVIDEZ VS YARDE TALE OF THE TAPE
David Benavidez
Nationality : American
Age : 28
Height : 6’ 2”
Reach : 74.5”
Total fights : 30
Record : 30-0 (24 KOs)
Anthony Yarde
Nationality : British
Age : 33
Height : 6’ 0”
Reach : N/A
Total fights : 30
Record : 27-3 (24 KOs)
Some of this article first appeared on DAZN.com and was reproduced with permission.
