Turki Alalshikh denied that David Benavidez could face Betterur Betterbiev during November 22 Dazn ppv At the Anb Arena in Riyadh. Instead, Turki said the benavidez against betterbiev fight could happen “Maybe next year.”
Benavidez sr. Fuels betterbiev fight rumours
Jose Benavidez Sr., the father of the WBC Light Heavyweight Champion David Banavidez, said in an interview on Monday: “Don’t be surprised” as “the Mexican Monster” Banavidez’s scheduled opponent, Anthony Yarde, pulls out of November 22.
Jose Sr. Believe that something can happen to Yarde that leads to being replaced. Benavidez Sr. say that fans would be “More interested” In the view of a struggle between the former unbearable light heavyweight champion Betterbiev (21-1, 20 COs) and David Banavidez (30-0, 24 COs) for the 22nd event.
Türkiye immediately rejects benavidez against Beserbiev fight
“That’s not the truth! Maybe next year 👍” Turki Alalshikh said Xand deny that David Banavidez could face Riyadh on the 22nd map in Riyadh rather than Anthony Yarde on the 22nd card.
Jose Sr. Is right. The public would be much more interested in seeing Benavidez fight the Russian monster “better biev than they would do in a maladjustment with the very poor British fighter plane (27-3, 24 COs), which was knocked out in the eighth round by Arur in 2023 two years ago.
Although Yarde, 34, has since won his last four fights, the victories have come mainly against lower level opposition in trust building fights. He does not deserve to challenge Benavidez for his WBC title of 175 pounds after his wins over fighters at scalp. Turki may have dropped the ball here, and do not realize that fans have no desire to Three times loser Yarde is fed to benavidez on a Dazn Pay-per-View card.
Betterbiev’s age and battle delay
Betterbiev turns 41 on January 21, and it is not meaningful for Turki to postpone this battle longer than necessary. It is already bad enough that the united three-belt champion of 175 pounds, Dmitri Biscell, chose not to fight in their trilogy match this year.
Betterbiev fights against a little famous fighter, Deon Nicholson (22-1, 18 costs), in a 10-round battle on the benavidez-yeries under map on November 22 in Riyadh. The 35-year-old Nicholson is fighting his entire pro career less opposition.
Deon had a small increase in the competition against Efetobor Apochi in 2021 and was blown out in three rounds. Nicholson is a horrible opponent for a fighter with the credentials of better Biev at this stage of his career.
Benavidez sr. Tips at Betterbiev Fight
“I hope everything is in order with Anthony Yarde, but don’t be surprised if something happens to him and we’re going with betterbiev,” says Jose Benavidez Sr. In an interview with Fernando Sabatini. I think it would be a fight in which people are more interested, and I don’t know why, but I thought about it. ‘
Benavidez vs Betterbiev in November?
Benavidez sr 🗣️ “I hope all goes well with Anthony Yarde, but they are not surprised if something happens to him and we go with betterbiev. I think it would be a struggle that people would be interested in more and I don’t know why, but I started thinking about it.” pic.twitter.com/i2gbccf5en– Fernando Sabatini (@fersabatinibox) August 16, 2025
Last updated on 08/16/2025
