David Benavidez became the second man in boxing to do something in pro boxing this weekend. Let’s look at 10 facts after his latest win.
Brave Anthony Yarde of the UK came to fight but was in there with a better boxer on the night.
The move to 175 pounds appears to suit Benavidez who came into the fight strong and boxed, and scrapped well, although how he’d get on against a better boxer in Dmitry Bivol remains to be seen.
Benavidez became the second man to ever stop Anthony Yarde inside the distance this weekend, the first was Artur Beterbiev a few years back.
A look at some post fight stats this weekend below.
Benavidez vs Yarde Fight Stats
- Fight ended at 2:15 of round seven after a vicious left hook floored Yarde.
- Second knockdown came 18 seconds later, prompting immediate referee stoppage.
- Benavidez landed 189 total punches; Yarde connected on only 97.
- He threw 412 punches at 46% accuracy, the highest volume Yarde ever faced.
- Yarde’s corner threw in the towel simultaneously with the referee’s intervention.
- Benavidez deducted one point in round six for hitting after a break.
- He weighed 174.6 lbs, his heaviest fighting weight to date.
- First knockout victory since moving to light heavyweight in 2024.
- Yarde suffered a broken orbital bone confirmed post-fight.
- Benavidez immediately said he wants Ramirez at cruiserweight next.
Good showing from Benavidez.
Let’s see how he gets on soon.
Here was fan reaction to Benavidez’ knockout this weekend.
