David Benavidez To Defend Belt Against Power Punching Veteran

Anthony Yarde is no stranger to the big stage. A physically gifted, explosive light heavyweight, Yarde has already challenged for a world title twice, falling short in both attempts once against Sergey Kovalev in 2019 and again versus Artur Beterbiev in 2023.

While his power and athleticism have never been in question, doubts continue to linger about whether Yarde can make that final leap and secure a world championship. He’s earned respect as a tough, high-level contender, but the narrative surrounding him now is about whether he can get over the hump.

At 32, time may be running short for Yarde to turn potential into legacy. Yet with experience, hunger, and still-dangerous skills, he remains a legitimate threat to anyone in the division.

Benavidez out of dancing partners?

David Benavidez has been publicly campaigning for a fight with Canelo Alvarez a bout fans have demanded for years. But Canelo has shown little interest in fighting. Often dismissing the matchup despite Benavidez’s status as a top contender. Canelo lack of interest is what made Benavidez move up in weight.

David Benavidez turned his attention to Dmitry Bivol. However, that path also appears blocked, as Bivol is reportedly finalizing a trilogy bout with Artur Beterbiev to break the score in their rivalry. The winner will go down as the top light heavyweight in their era.