British Brawler Anthony Yarde Brings Big Talk to Riyadh
Anthony Yarde is embracing the underdog role with boldness and belief. As the clock ticks toward his November 22 clash with undefeated knockout machine David Benavidez, Yarde is doubling down on his one-punch power: “If I land clean, the fight’s over,” he told Inside The Ring on DAZN.
Set to headline “The Ring IV: Night of Champions” in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Yarde (27-3, 24 KOs) is no stranger to danger. He’s battled champions like Artur Beterbiev and Sergey Kovalev and claims he hurt both. But this time, it’s about more than survival — it’s about seizing legacy.
Training Like an Animal for a Career-Defining Night
“This is the moment I’ve trained for my whole life,” Yarde said. “He’s going to bring pressure, but I’m bringing something explosive. If I touch any light heavyweight clean, I win the fight — and that includes Benavidez.”
Even as a 10-to-1 underdog, the London-born slugger radiates confidence. “Being the underdog motivates me. I want to beat the best. That’s how I want my story told.”
Benavidez: The Mexican Monster’s Reign Continues
On the other side of the ring, David Benavidez (30-0, 24 KOs) is riding a decade-long wave of destruction. From youngest-ever super middleweight champion at age 20 to unified WBA and WBC light heavyweight king, Benavidez is a force.
Born to a Mexican father and Ecuadorian mother, “The Mexican Monster” overcame teenage obesity to become one of boxing’s most feared finishers. With recent wins over Plant, Andrade, and Gvozdyk, Benavidez is carving out a Hall of Fame path — and Yarde is the next obstacle.
