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Benavidez Defends Title with TKO Over Yarde in Saudi Arabia

11/24/2025

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David Benavidez, the WBC light-heavyweight champion, defeated Anthony Yarde in Saudi Arabia to defend the title.
Benavidez dominated after a slow start and knocked Yarde down in the seventh round.
The referee stopped the contest after a flurry of punches because blood streamed from Yarde's nose.
Anthony Yarde, 34, expressed disappointment but felt competitive.
This loss is Yarde's third unsuccessful title shot after defeats to Kovalev and Beterbiev.

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David Benavidez, the WBC light-heavyweight champion, defeated Anthony Yarde in Saudi Arabia to defend the title.
Benavidez dominated after a slow start and knocked Yarde down in the seventh round.
The referee stopped the contest after a flurry of punches because blood streamed from Yarde's nose.
Anthony Yarde, 34, expressed disappointment but felt competitive.
This loss is Yarde's third unsuccessful title shot after defeats to Kovalev and Beterbiev.