David Benavidez will fight Anthony Yardea in Saudi Arabia this November, defending his newly searched for the VBC light tough name. There was part of the “Riadh season” hand, as confirmed by Turki Alalshikh.
Instead of dealing with real threats, Benavidez is going to keep the route in the team, a blanket that has already been stopped when counted.
Anthony Yarde gets another title of titles-why?
Anthony Yarde (24-3, 23 Kos) is a heavy fighter with decent shots on Youtube, but nothing in the past year says “Title? Since she was losing for Beterbiev, he fought soft opposition and stayed in safe waters. Somehow, that’s enough for another shot.
Benavidez (29-0, 24 Kos) did not beat anyone to get the VBC light weight belt. He got Upgraded to Full Champion 7 April After Dmitriri buffalo left the title to chase trilogy with Arthur Beberbie’s. No shocks were thrown, no big fight is just a belt that surrender thanks to some good weather pyrology.
His credit, Benavidez said he was I didn’t mean to win a wage-free strap. Then again, he is now turning and struggling in the yard – which has already been flattened twice in the world level – his first title defense. According to his team, the choice was between Callum Smith and Anthony Yarde. The two Britons are ranked second and third with VBC, but not to behave like this, it will ever be a fight with 50/50.
Can Iardo get off an upset?
Yarde has always been easier for sale: less complications, glittery style and a way less chance that benavidez is dripping into something ugly. It is wrapped in ranking logic to cover the fact that the belt did not win the ring to start.
If benavidez wants to be taken seriously on a light weight, there is only one time: fight with real names. Bivol. Beterbiev. Boats. Smith. Until then, everything is noise and theater.
Last Updated 07.03.2025