NO THREAT: DAVID BENAVIDEZ DISMISSES BENAVIDEZ'S YARDE WIN AS PREDICTABLE, EASY WORK
David Benavidez stops Anthony Yarde by 7th-round TKO in Riyadh. 'The Mexican Monster' retained his WBA Light Heavyweight title with relentless pressure, improving his record to a devastating 31-0 with 25 KOs.
David “The Mexican Monster” Benavidez (31-0, 25 KOs) kept his undefeated record intact on November 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He stopped Anthony “The Beast from the East” Yarde (27-4, 24 KOs) in the seventh round, holding onto his WBA Light Heavyweight World Championship (175 lbs). This fight, part of the Ring IV: Night of Champions, confirmed Benavidez is a top force in boxing and hinted at even bigger matches to come.
From the start, Benavidez came out strong, pressuring Yarde with a lot of punches and power. Yarde tried to answer with quick shots, especially in the second and third rounds, landing some good hits that pushed Benavidez back for a moment. Still, Benavidez took the hits and kept up the pressure.
As the fight went on, Benavidez's consistency gave him the edge. He landed combinations to Yarde's head and body, tiring him out. By the fifth round, Yarde was showing it, moving back more, keeping his distance, and looking for one big punch to turn the fight around. But Benavidez didn't give him any space to breathe.
In the seventh, Benavidez finished it. He hit Yarde with a left hook to the body, followed by a right hand that clearly hurt him. Then, Benavidez unloaded over a dozen punches, finishing with a left to the chin. Yarde couldn't defend himself, so the referee stopped the fight.
With this win, Benavidez is set for bigger fights in the light heavyweight division.
For Yarde, this loss is a tough one, marking his third failed attempt at a world title. He showed some good moments early on, but he couldn't beat Benavidez. Despite the loss, he remains a dangerous fighter in the division.
Benavidez's win makes the light heavyweight division one of the most exciting in boxing right now.
With his aggressive style, strength, and confidence, David Benavidez keeps proving why he’s called the Mexican Monster. His victory over Anthony Yarde secured his WBA title and put him among the most feared fighters in the world.
THE TOP FIVE: WHY EMANUEL NAVARRETE CONSIDERS "SUGAR" NúñEZ HIS MOST DANGEROUS THREAT YET
Unification is here: Discover why Emanuel Navarrete respects Eduardo "Sugar" Nunez and how to watch the Glendale title war live.
Emanuel Navarrete didn’t hold back this week. He made it clear that Eduardo “Sugar” Núñez isn’t just another unification opponent. With their WBO-IBF super featherweight title fight coming up Saturday night, Navarrete put Núñez in his personal top five toughest opponents. That’s a big compliment, especially from a guy who’s seen pretty much everything in the ring.
During Matchroom’s “Cards on the Table", Navarrete looked Núñez in the eye and said, “Of the five toughest opponents I’ve faced, without a doubt I consider you among them.” For a three-division champ, words like that feel loaded. Maybe he’s playing mind games. Or maybe he just respects what Núñez brings. Either way, it stands out, especially since people have been questioning Navarrete’s recent performances.
Núñez’s record looks scary: 29 wins, just one loss, and 27 knockouts. But if you look closer, things get complicated. He beat Christopher Díaz in Mexico, but that fight dragged into a twelve-round decision. Núñez couldn’t finish strong; his power faded late, and a lot of folks thought Díaz deserved a closer scorecard.
Even so, Eddie Hearn has been hyping up Núñez all week, framing him as the fresher, sharper champion in this matchup.
Meanwhile, Navarrete comes in with some baggage. His last fight against Charly Suarez got messy. The ref gave Navarrete a technical decision win, but then video replay showed Suarez caused a nasty cut with a left hook, not a head clash. The result switched to a no-contest, and the California commission ordered a rematch that never happened. That whole episode left a bad taste, and it exposed some holes in Navarrete’s defence. Now, people wonder if he can handle a disciplined, hard-hitting counter-puncher like Núñez.
Fighting in Glendale, Arizona, adds its own twist. The Mexican fan base always shows up big here, but with both guys hailing from Mexico, there’s no clear home advantage. This time, it’s all about national pride and those belts. The stakes go way beyond just the physical fight; there’s an emotional edge, too.
When two Mexican fighters square off, there’s this silent expectation: give the fans a war. Nobody wants to be the guy playing it safe or backing up all night, not with that crowd watching. It usually means both men take risks they wouldn’t take against anyone else.
Navarrete’s got the legacy, the belts, and the experience. Núñez is the hungry IBF champ looking to make his mark. In Mexican boxing, these moments when one star tries to take the torch from another tend to become legends. Just think Barrera vs. Morales. That’s the kind of fight on the table here, and both guys know what’s at stake.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: DECODING MANNY PACQUIAO’S 11-YEAR PLAN TO AVENGE HIS 2015 CAREER LOSS
Is the 50-0 streak over? Analyse Pacquiao’s recent form, Mayweather’s return, and the high-tech battle at The Sphere.
On September 19, 2026, Floyd Mayweather, now 49, and Manny Pacquiao, 47, will finally face off again. It’s been 11 years since their first fight, and this time they’re stepping into the ring at The Sphere in Las Vegas. Netflix will stream the event live, making it one of the most anticipated comebacks in recent boxing history.
Back in May 2015, Mayweather walked away from “The Fight of the Century” with a unanimous decision win. Since then, he’s only had one big match, a 2017 win over UFC’s Conor McGregor. Pacquiao, on the other hand, fought most recently in 2025. He went toe-to-toe with Mario Barrios, the WBC World Welterweight champ, and managed a draw. People were amazed to see Pacquiao, at 46, still holding his own.
Now, Pacquiao’s got unfinished business. He’s fired up to rewrite the story in this rematch.
When ESPN’s SportsCenter asked Pacquiao why now, he didn’t hesitate. “I’m still active in boxing, and then he came out of retirement, so he decided to do it again. I’m so excited for the fight.”
Mayweather has an exhibition lined up against Mike Tyson in spring 2026. Pacquiao is fighting Ruslan Provodnikov in April, also an exhibition. But when it comes to Mayweather, Pacquiao’s not interested in another exhibition match. “I don’t want to fight in an exhibition with him. I want to fight a real fight. This is what I’m waiting for.”
Pacquiao’s not making excuses this time around. After the first fight, he talked about a shoulder injury, but that’s in the past. “I learned a lot from that fight way back in 2015. I think we’ve both matured. We know how to handle it now. I hope it won’t be like last time. I want no more excuses, especially about my condition. I’m so excited and ready to fight.”
Even at 47, Pacquiao feels sharp. “Both of us are disciplined fighters. We take care of our bodies. I work out almost every day. Honestly, I still feel young. Nothing’s changed.”
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