RIYADH: David Benavidez capped a thrilling night of world-class boxing at ANB Arena on Saturday, retaining his WBC light heavyweight title with a decisive seventh-round knockout over Anthony Yarde in the Ring IV main event.
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Benavidez controlled the bout with sharp pressure and relentless combinations, breaking down the British challenger before landing the finisher. The victory cements his position at the top of the 175-lb division and further strengthens his claim as one of boxing’s most dominant champions.
In the co-main event, Devin Haney added another milestone to his resume when he outclassed Brian Norman Jr. over 12 rounds to claim a unanimous decision and secure the WBO welterweight title.
Earlier, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez delivered a statement performance, stopping Fernando Martinez in the 10th round to successfully defend his WBC, WBO, WBA and Ring Magazine super flyweight titles. Rodriguez’s accuracy and body work wore down the Argentine before the referee waved it off.
