Turki Alalshikh has denied that David Benavidez may face Artur Beterbiev on the November twenty second occasion on DAZN PPV on the ANB Area in Riyadh. As an alternative, Turki stated the Benavidez vs. Beterbiev battle may occur “Possibly subsequent 12 months.”
Benavidez Sr. Fuels Beterbiev Battle Rumors
Jose Benavidez Sr., the daddy of WBC gentle heavyweight champion David Benavidez, had stated in an interview yesterday, “Don’t be stunned” if ‘The Mexican Monster’ Benavidez’s scheduled opponent, Anthony Yarde, pulls out of the November twenty second occasion.
Jose Sr. believes one thing may occur to Yarde that ends in him needing to get replaced. Benavidez Sr. says that followers could be “Extra ” in seeing a battle between the previous undisputed gentle heavyweight champion Beterbiev (21-1, 20 Kos) and David Benavidez (30-0, 24 KOs) for the November twenty second occasion.
Turki Rejects Rapid Benavidez vs. Beterbiev Battle
“This isn’t the reality! Possibly subsequent 12 months👍” stated Turki Alalshikh on X, denying that David Benavidez may face Artur Beterbiev on the November twenty second card in Riyadh somewhat than Anthony Yarde.
Jose Sr. is correct. The Boxing public could be much more keen on watching Benavidez battle ‘The Russian Monster’ Beterbiev than they’d in a mismatch with the badly flawed British fighter Yarde (27-3, 24 KOs), who was knocked out within the eighth spherical two years in the past by Artur in 2023.
Though Yarde, 34, has received his final 4 fights since then, the victories have come primarily in opposition to lower-level opposition in confidence-building fights. He doesn’t should problem Benavidez for his WBC 175-lb title after his wins over scub-level fighters. Turki could have dropped the ball right here, not realizing that followers haven’t any need to see the three-time loser Yarde get fed to Benavidez on a DAZN pay-per-view card.
Beterbiev’s Age and Battle Delay
Beterbiev turns 41 on January twenty first, and it doesn’t make sense for Turki to delay this battle any longer than mandatory. It’s already unhealthy sufficient that unified three-belt 175-lb champion Dmitry Bivol selected to not battle Beterbiev of their trilogy match this 12 months.
Beterbiev is preventing a little-known fighter, Deon Nicholson (22-1, 18 KOs), in a 10-round battle on the Benavidez-Yarde undercard on November twenty second in Riyadh. The 35-year-old Nicholson has been preventing lesser opposition his total professional profession.
Deon had a minor step up in competitors in opposition to Efetobor Apochi in 2021 and was blown out in three rounds. Nicholson is a horrible opponent for a fighter with Beterbiev’s credentials at this stage of his profession.
Benavidez Sr. Hints at Beterbiev Battle
“I hope all the things is okay with Anthony Yarde, however don’t be stunned if one thing occurs to him and we go along with Beterbiev,” stated Jose Benavidez Sr. in an interview with Fernando Sabatini. I believe it could be a battle that folks could be extra keen on, and I don’t know why, however I’ve been fascinated with it.”
¿BENAVIDEZ VS BETERBIEV EN NOVIEMBRE?Benavidez Sr 🗣️ “Espero que todo esté bien con Anthony Yarde, pero no se sorprendan si algo le llega a pasar y vamos con Beterbiev. Creo que sería una pelea que a la gente le interesaría más y no sé por qué pero me he puesto a pensar en eso”. pic.twitter.com/i2GBCcF5EN
— Fernando Sabatini (@FerSabatiniBox) August 16, 2025
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