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David Benavidez already lined up for huge championship fight after Anthony Yarde clash: ‘That’s all set’

Originally posted on Bloody Knockout | By Ross Markey | Last updated Sep 2, 2025 3:41 PM ET

Unbeaten light heavyweight star David Benavidez may have his hands full with Anthony Yarde, however, an even bigger clash is seemingly already in the works.

Returning to the ring in November, WBA light heavyweight champion David Benavidez will welcome the charge of British veteran Anthony Yarde in Riyadh.

And scooping the interim WBC light heavyweight crown with a decision win over David Morrell just earlier this year, Benavidez stamped his authority at the weight class once more, with his 30th straight career win.

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However, with his fight against Yarde fast-approaching, a rather close relative has spilled the beans on Benavidez’s next planned fight.

David Benavidez lined up to fight Artur Beterbiev with November win

Fully tasked with stopping the charge of Hackney veteran Yarde first and foremost, Benavidez is “all set” to take on former undisputed champion Artur Beterbiev with a win over the British challenger, according to his father at least.

And with the Russian star’s trilogy rubber match with Dmitry Bivol hitting the skids amid surgery for the light heavyweight champion, Beterbiev is already lined up to face Benavidez with a win over Yarde before the end of the year.

“If everything goes well, Turki Alalshikh wants that fight, (Artur) Beterbiev against (David) Benavidez,” Jose Benavidez Sr. told YSM Sports Media.

“That’s all set, but we have a big task in front of us and we’re focused right now on Anthony Yarde, but if everything goes well, Beterbiev is the next fighter.”

And while light heavyweight is a division Benavidez is still hoping to conquer for the time being, the Phoenix puncher has weighed up a potential blockbuster super fight sooner rather than later.

David Benavidez weighs up Oleksandr Usyk charge

Already making a climb from the super middleweight limit to compete at light heavyweight, Benavidez has boldly entertained a potential leap above cruiserweight to challenge Ukrainian star Oleksandr Usyk in a massive heavyweight climb.

And while focused entirely on his task against veteran contender Yarde, Benavidez could not help but be drawn into talks of a left-field super fight against Usyk.

““I need to do what I am supposed to do at 175 lbs and cruiserweight before I can think about beating a legend in (Oleksandr) Usyk,” Benavidez told ESNews.

“I have tremendous respect for Usyk; he’s one of the greatest boxers I have personally ever watched.

“I’d have to do my work, I have to be a great champion at 175 lbs, I have to be a great champion at cruiserweight before I can even think about contending with Usyk.”

This article first appeared on Bloody Knockout and was syndicated with permission.

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