USA: DAVID BENAVIDEZ 27-0 (23 KOs) 167lbs on the dot ready to defend his belt on November 23, 2025. IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire

David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde: Preview, Fight Card

Originally posted on KO on SI | By Apratim Banerjee | Last updated Nov 8, 2025 12:45 PM ET

WBC light heavyweight champion David Benavidez will look to defend his 175 lbs title for the first time on November 22, against the seasoned Anthony Yarde. Benavidez is coming off a unanimous decision win against David Morrell in his last outing back in February.

Yarde, meanwhile, beat Lyndon Arthur via unanimous decision back in April. Not long after the Morrell win, interim champion Benavidez was promoted since undisputed champion Dmitry Bivol vacated the WBC belt.

Benavidez vs Yarde promises fireworks. Benavidez is all about action whenever he fights. Yarde, interestingly, is cut from the same cloth. Twenty-four of his 27 professional wins have come via knockout, and the Brit has heavy hands and has seen it all inside the ring.

It's a scintillating contest, to say the least. Ahead of the fight, let's have a look at more details on Benavidez vs Yarde.

David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde Tale of the Tape

	David Benavidez	Anthony Yarde
Age	28	34
Height	6'2"	6'
Reach	74.5 inches	72 inches
Record	30-0-0	27-3-0
KOs	24	24

David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde preview

Benavidez fights with an all gas and no brakes motto, and he has never been gun-shy, so it's hard to imagine he would be against Yarde. Hence, 'The Mexican Monster' should be expected to come forward from the opening bell and take the attack to Yarde.

Yarde, though, packs a serious punch. Morrell scored a flush knockdown against Benavidez, although the latter was more off balance than hurt. Hence, there will be openings for Yarde to land if Benavidez chooses his reckless abandon style.

That said, Benavidez's volume is just too much to handle, and he will look to overwhelm Yarde, who definitely has his work cut out for him against one of the best fighters in the world.