David Benavidez Makes His Riyadh Season Debut Vs Anthony Yarde, Turki Alalshikh Officially Announced.

David Benavidez Partners with Turki Alalshikh, Set for Riyadh Season Debut vs. Anthony Yarde

David Benavidez is officially entering boxing’s biggest global stage—Riyadh Season. In a major announcement, the undefeated super-middleweight powerhouse has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s influential boxing promoter and General Entertainment Authority chairman, Turki Alalshikh. The partnership signals a pivotal new chapter in Benavidez’s career, one that begins with a high-stakes debut against light-heavyweight contender Anthony Yarde.

Benavidez, long considered one of the most dangerous men at 168 pounds, will be fighting in Saudi Arabia for the first time under the Riyadh Season banner. The move follows a growing trend of elite fighters making Saudi Arabia their proving ground, and Alalshikh has been instrumental in bringing blockbuster fights—like Fury vs. Usyk and Joshua vs. Ngannou—to the kingdom.

Now, Benavidez joins the roster of stars looking to solidify their legacies on this high-profile stage.

Anthony Yarde, known for his explosive power and valiant efforts against Sergey Kovalev and Artur Beterbiev, presents a real challenge. The bout is expected to take place later this year, with the official date and venue to be confirmed soon.

With Alalshikh’s promotional prowess and Benavidez’s rising global appeal, this debut could mark the beginning of a new boxing era—one where desert lights shine just as bright as Las Vegas.