Anthony Yarde told WBC light heavyweight champion David Benavidez he wants a “shoot-out” in the center of the ring in their headliner on November 22nd at the ANB Arena, Riyadh. Yarde (27-3, 24 KOs) wants Benavidez (30-0, 24 KOs) to bring all his “artillery,” and they’ll see what’s what in this loaded DAZN card.
Yarde, 33, has clearly noted the success David Morrell had when he was fighting Benavidez in the center of the ring last February. Morrell got off the ropes and dominated the championship rounds by fighting Benavidez on open ground. He found out that he’s not “The Mexican Monster,’ and is no more different than his previous opponent, Radivoje Kalajdzic.
Morrell may have softened up Benavidez enough for Yarde to use his power game to knock him out if he can jump on him early in the fight. Yarde is usually at his best in the first six rounds. If he can go all out in that part of the fight, it might be enough to KO Benavidez. The timing is perfect for Yarde.
Benavidez Accepts Yarde War
“Anthony Yarde, I know you’re coming 100%, but I’m coming 100% too. If you want to go to war, let’s go to war. Let’s give the people what they want to see,” said David Benavidez to The Ring ahead of his title defense on November 22nd against Anthony Yarde.
The combination punching is impressive to watch, but it also leaves Benavidez vulnerable to getting countered by shots he doesn’t see coming.
“That’s exactly what’s going to happen. I feel like he real recognizes real. I respect David Benavidez. If he doesn’t respect me already, I’m sure after the fight, he’ll have to respect me,” said Yarde.
“Let’s have a shoot-out. Give me a shootout. I will stand in the middle, and he will have a shoot-out. He will bring his artillery, and we’ll have a shoot-out. Give the fans what they want to see.”
Last Updated on 07/11/2025
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