Competing outside North America for the first time, Mason began the 12-rounder with the athleticism that had helped him to 19 wins against middling competition, but he stayed sturdy when Noakes provided resistance and continued to deliver stinging blows long after seeing rounds seven and beyond for the first time as a pro.

With four title fights anchoring the lineup, the event showcased elite talent across multiple divisions and delivered a complete mix of action, skill, and momentum shifts from start to finish. David Benavidez Stops Anthony Yarde to Retain the WBC Light Heavyweight Title Round 1 saw both fighters land clean shots — Benavidez with a sharp right hand and Yarde with a slick check hook.

David Benavidez delivered another statement title defense and confirmed a huge fight for Cinco de Mayo weekend.

David Benavidez retained his WBC light heavyweight title with a seventh-round knockout win over Anthony Yarde to close out a stacked card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Anthony Yarde was stopped by David Benavidez as he suffered defeat for a third time in his third world title bid; Benavidez left Yarde with a bloody nose in the sixth round; Devin Haney claimed the WB

David Benavidez has strengthened his grip on the WBC light-heavyweight championship with a seventh-round stoppage of Anthony Yarde

A one-sided drubbing of Anthony Yarde saw David Benavidez retain his 175lbs title and pick up his first KO in two years Saturday at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

David Benavidez and Anthony Yarde are stepping into the Riyadh spotlight for The Ring IV, and the money behind this main event is as much a headline as the fight itself.

As Anthony Yarde prepares for his latest title bid, DAZN News looks at the other British fighters queuing up for a shot at light-heavyweight success.

Martinez (18-0, 9 KO) is a fighter who thrives on aggression. He won the IBF title by beating Jerwin Ancajas in 2022. After winning the belt, Martinez successfully defended in a rematch before beating Jade Bornea and Kazuto Ioka (twice). The fight has been targeted for a while, and now the two best fighters at 115 pounds are set to mix it up.

Tabares’ experience and expertise as a conditioner was the start of the appeal to Ajayi, but a shared sense of spirituality and, therefore, an instinct that he would enhance the working environment the trainer favours has quickly nurtured between them a sense of trust.