Anthony Yarde is set to fight WBC champion David Benavidez in Saudi Arabia this November, marking his third attempt at a world title. Yarde, 33, previously lost to Sergey Kovalev in 2019 and Artur Beterbiev in 2023. Benavidez, known as 'The Mexican Monster', has an undefeated record of 30 wins, including 24 by knockout, and is a former two-time WBC super-middleweight champion. The fight will be part of Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Season, but the date and venue are still unconfirmed. Yarde is coming off a trilogy victory over Lyndon Arthur.
Anthony Yarde, a British light-heavyweight boxer, will challenge unbeaten WBC champion David Benavidez in Saudi Arabia this November, marking his third world title attempt.
David Benavidez, nicknamed 'The Mexican Monster', holds a perfect record of 30 victories, with 24 knockouts, and is a former two-time WBC super-middleweight champion.
The upcoming bout will coincide with Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Season, although the specific date and venue for the fight have yet to be determined.
Yarde has previously faced Sergey Kovalev and Artur Beterbiev in his attempts for a world title, losing both matches before successfully defeating Lyndon Arthur in a trilogy.
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