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Benavidez Batters Yarde To Remain WBC Champ

Originally posted on BoxingNews.com | Last updated Nov 22, 2025 10:14 PM ET

WBC Light Heavyweight Champion David Benavidez retained his belt by stopping Anthony Yarde in the seventh round, as you can see how the fight played out live.

Benavidez came into this fight making the first defense of his belt. Since coming to 175, he had secured victories over Oleksandr Gvozdyk and David Morrell Jr. The 28-year-old was initially the interim champion but was upgraded to the full WBC champion after Dmitry Bivol vacated the belt. For Yarde, this represented his third attempt to capture a world title. Yarde previously suffered stoppage losses to Sergey Kovalev and Artur Beterbiev in world title fights. The British knockout artist recently capped off a rivalry by defeating Lyndon Arthur in their trilogy bout, securing a 2-1 head-to-head record. However, he was no match for Benavidez.

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R1: BENAVIDEZ VS. YARDE – FEELING OUT!

The taller man, Benavidez, lands an early left hook! Yarde attempts a one-two, but it's blocked. Benavidez is immediately on the front foot. A heavy right from Benavidez is blocked, but a nice left connects, followed by a right hand…
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R2: BENAVIDEZ VS. YARDE – YARDE RESPONDS!

Benavidez starts by swinging hard shots, backing Yarde onto the ropes! But Yarde fires a sharp right hand through the middle! Yarde is boxing well now, utilizing his jab effectively.

"The Monster" connects with a left hook on…
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️ R3: BENAVIDEZ VS. YARDE – FIREPOWER!

A long right hand connects for Benavidez! He's swinging hard, leaving himself open, but the power is undeniable. Benavidez briefly switches to southpaw, landing a nice body shot followed by a left upstairs!

Benavidez knocks Yarde's…
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R4: BENAVIDEZ VS. YARDE – THE MONSTER WORKS!

Three punches from Benavidez get through, but Yarde counters in the middle, keeping him honest! Benavidez is clearly settling into his work now. A sharp jab lands for Benavidez, followed by a quick, eye-catching flurry! …
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R5: BENAVIDEZ VS. YARDE – THE WEAR DOWN!

A left hook and a right hand connect flush for Benavidez! He continues his relentless pressure, walking Yarde down and hammering heavy shots onto his guard. Yarde is struggling—he cannot match the physical power or the sheer volume…
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R6: BENAVIDEZ VS. YARDE – YARDE'S BEST SHOT!

Yarde starts R6 with a strong right hand, forcing Benavidez to back up for the first time in the fight! Yarde unloads, but Benavidez quickly responds with a right and a left.

Yarde is doing his best work of the fight now!…
— BoxingNews.com (@BoxingNews) November 23, 2025

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