Alex MacQuoid
The Ring IV returns to Riyadh on Saturday, November 22, bringing a world-class lineup to the ANB Arena. Headlined by WBC light-heavyweight champion David Benavidez defending his title against Britain’s Anthony Yarde, the card is stacked from top to bottom with title fights and rising stars.
Full Fight Card (Subject to Change)
Main Event:
David Benavidez (C) vs Anthony Yarde — WBC Light-Heavyweight Title
Co-Main & Championship Bouts:
Brian Norman Jr (C) vs Devin Haney — WBO Welterweight Title
Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez (WBC & WBO Champion) vs Fernando Martinez (WBA Champion) — Super-Flyweight Unification
Abdullah Mason vs Sam Noakes — Vacant WBO Lightweight Title
Featured Bout:
Vito Mielnicki Jr vs Samuel Nmomah — Middleweight
When and Where?
Date: Saturday, November 22
Location: ANB Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Broadcast: Live worldwide on DAZN PPV
DAZN broadcast start time:
12am PT / 3pm ET / 8pm GMT / 11pm KSA
Key fight ringwalk estimates:
Devin Haney vs Brian Norman Jr: 5:01pm PT / 8:01pm ET / 1:01am GMT (Sun)
David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde: 6:04pm PT / 9:04pm ET / 2:04am GMT (Sun) / 5:04am KSA (Sun)
Why Benavidez vs Yarde Matters
With Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev tied up in a potential trilogy, Benavidez vs Yarde is the biggest available fight in the light-heavyweight division. Benavidez, unbeaten at 30-0 with 24 knockouts, enters his first WBC title defence after being elevated to full champion earlier this year.
Yarde, a two-time title challenger, has rebuilt since his loss to Beterbiev in 2023. Riding a four-fight win streak, he now gets a third opportunity to claim a world belt. Known for his explosive power and all-action style, the Londoner has a reputation for rising to the moment against elite opposition.
Benavidez: The Road to Riyadh
Benavidez captured his first world title at 168lbs in 2018 and has since beaten the likes of Anthony Dirrell, Caleb Plant, Demetrius Andrade and Oleksandr Gvozdyk. After failing to secure a long-anticipated showdown with Canelo Alvarez, he moved up to light heavyweight — where he immediately dominated David Morrell for the WBA Interim title.
With Bivol vacating earlier this year, Benavidez was elevated to full WBC champion, setting the stage for his first defence on foreign soil since 2014.
Yarde: The Beast from the East
Anthony Yarde’s career has been built on heavy hands and blockbuster moments. He came inches from stopping Sergey Kovalev in 2019 and pushed Artur Beterbiev to the limit in January 2023 in what many called the British fight of the year.
His most recent win — completing a trilogy against Lyndon Arthur — showed maturity and resilience. Now 27-3, with 24 knockouts, Yarde enters Riyadh knowing this may be his final world-title run.
More Action on the Undercard
The card is loaded with high-stakes title fights:
Brian Norman Jr vs Devin Haney — WBO Welterweight Title
Haney, unbeaten after the Ryan Garcia fight was ruled a no contest, aims to become a three-division champion. Norman Jr enters with a perfect 28-0 record and heavy power.
Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez vs Fernando Martinez — Super-Flyweight Unification
A pound-for-pound standout, Rodriguez defends the WBA, WBC and IBF belts against unbeaten Martinez (18-0).
Abdullah Mason vs Sam Noakes — Vacant WBO Lightweight Title
A battle of undefeated punchers. Mason, just 21, gets his first world-title chance against the relentless Noakes.
Additional Bouts:
Vito Mielnicki Jr vs Samuel Nmomah
Mohammed Alakel vs Jiaming Li
Julio Porras Ruiz vs Pius Mpenda
Sultan Almohammed vs Umesh Chavan
How to Watch
The entire event airs live on DAZN PPV.
UK PPV: £24.99
US/Canada PPV: $59.99
Fans may also subscribe to the DAZN Ultimate Tier, which includes a minimum of 12 PPVs per year.
Final Card Summary
✔ Benavidez vs Yarde — WBC Light-Heavyweight Title
✔ Norman Jr vs Haney — WBO Welterweight Title
✔ Rodriguez vs Martinez — Super-Flyweight Unification
✔ Mason vs Noakes — Vacant WBO Lightweight Title
✔ Mielnicki Jr vs Nmomah — Middleweight