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Benavidez Stops Yarde in Seventh to Retain WBC Light-Heavyweight Title as Haney Wins WBO Welterweight Belt

Benavidez said he will move to cruiserweight next to pursue Gilberto Ramirez.

Overview

  • David Benavidez halted Anthony Yarde at 1:59 of round seven after sustained pressure and combinations in Riyadh.
  • Benavidez improved to 31-0 (24 KOs) as Yarde fell to 27-4, marking the Briton’s third unsuccessful world-title challenge.
  • Devin Haney defeated Brian Norman Jr. by unanimous decision with scores of 114-113, 117-110 and 116-111 after scoring a second-round knockdown to capture the WBO welterweight title.
  • The Ring IV: Night of Champions card at ANB/Kingdom Arena featured four world title fights and was broadcast worldwide on DAZN pay-per-view.
  • Post-fight, Benavidez reiterated plans to step up to cruiserweight and target WBA/WBO champion Gilberto Ramirez.