On Saturday, November 22nd, WBC light heavyweight champion David Benavidez will defend his title against Anthony Yarde at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Benavidez aims to keep his undefeated streak intact, while Yarde fights for his first world championship.
Here’s the schedule for the event, with all times listed in Eastern Time:
– David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde (WBC light heavyweight title): 9 p.m.
– Brian Norman Jr. vs. Devin Haney (WBO welterweight title): 8 p.m.
– Jesse Rodriguez vs. Fernando Martinez (WBA, WBC, WBO junior bantamweight title): 7 p.m.
– Abdullah Mason vs. Sam Noakes (WBO lightweight title): 6 p.m.
– Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs. Samuel Nmomar: 5 p.m.
– Mohamed Arakel vs. Jiaming Li: 4:30 p.m.
– Sultan Almohamed vs. Umesh Chaban: 4 p.m.
– Julio Porras Ruiz vs. Pius Mpenda: 3:30 p.m.
– Juan Carlos Guerito vs. Barker Sewanyana: 3 p.m.
Fans can watch the full card live on DAZN PPV starting at 3 p.m. For more details including schedules and rankings, visit the ESPN Boxing Hub.
Fan Take: This matchup is a key moment for boxing enthusiasts as Benavidez’s quest for perfection faces a formidable challenger in Yarde, which could reshape the light heavyweight landscape. Events like this not only highlight emerging talent but also help boost the global appeal of the sport by bringing high-stakes fights to new audiences.
