Overview

• David Benavidez holds the unified WBA and WBC light-heavyweight titles.
• He is set to defend his belts against Anthony Yarde in Riyadh on November 22, 2025.
• Formal discussions with Oscar de la Hoya are advancing toward a showdown with Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramírez on May 5, 2026.
• Benavidez insists the Yarde defense must take place before finalizing any fight with Ramírez.
• After a few more 175-pound contests, he intends to move up to cruiserweight in pursuit of a world title.