David Benavidez's crushing victory over Anthony Yarde has dealt a severe blow to Britain's light-heavyweight hopes. The WBC champion proved too much for the 29-year-old Yarde, stopping him in the seventh round of their highly-anticipated bout in Saudi Arabia.
Benavidez, who is widely regarded as one of the best boxers in the world, has now inflicted his third consecutive world title defeat on Yarde. The American's dominance was evident from the start, with Benavidez landing several powerful blows that left Yarde reeling.
As the rounds went by, Yarde's chances of winning began to dwindle, and it was only a matter of time before Benavidez caught his opponent with a devastating combination. The stoppage in the seventh round marked the end of the fight, leaving Yarde battered and bruised on his feet.
The loss is a huge setback for Britain's boxing team, which had been hoping to produce a world champion at light-heavyweight. With Yarde's third consecutive title defeat, the country's hopes of producing another world champion have taken a major hit.
Benavidez, on the other hand, has solidified his position as one of the top contenders for the WBC belt. His victory over Yarde has sent a clear message to the boxing world that he is a force to be reckoned with, and fans can't wait to see what's next for the American superstar.
In a country where boxing is not as popular as other sports, this defeat will undoubtedly come as a shock to many fans. However, Benavidez's impressive performance has shown that he is a world-class boxer who belongs among the best in the sport.
Benavidez, who is widely regarded as one of the best boxers in the world, has now inflicted his third consecutive world title defeat on Yarde. The American's dominance was evident from the start, with Benavidez landing several powerful blows that left Yarde reeling.
As the rounds went by, Yarde's chances of winning began to dwindle, and it was only a matter of time before Benavidez caught his opponent with a devastating combination. The stoppage in the seventh round marked the end of the fight, leaving Yarde battered and bruised on his feet.
The loss is a huge setback for Britain's boxing team, which had been hoping to produce a world champion at light-heavyweight. With Yarde's third consecutive title defeat, the country's hopes of producing another world champion have taken a major hit.
Benavidez, on the other hand, has solidified his position as one of the top contenders for the WBC belt. His victory over Yarde has sent a clear message to the boxing world that he is a force to be reckoned with, and fans can't wait to see what's next for the American superstar.
In a country where boxing is not as popular as other sports, this defeat will undoubtedly come as a shock to many fans. However, Benavidez's impressive performance has shown that he is a world-class boxer who belongs among the best in the sport.
benavidez really proved his worth out there, no question about it. yarde had some good moments but couldn't keep up with benavidez's pace. not sure how britain will bounce back from this loss tho 
. David Benavidez totally dismantled Anthony Yarde and now they're all but out of the running for a light-heavyweight title. I mean, come on, if you can't even make it past the seventh round without getting knocked out 
, what's your excuse? On the other hand, Benavidez is killing it over there! He's got that WBC belt in his sights and no one seems to be able to stop him. I'm loving every minute of this drama unfolding in the boxing world 
. Saudi Arabia, where did you guys even find these fighters?!
just watched this fight and benavidez was on fire 
gotta give credit to benavidez now he's at the top of the list 
... was he okay? and how's he gonna bounce back from this defeat 
... I mean, Benavidez was on fire but still gotta feel bad for Yarde 
️... maybe his team needs a rethink on strategy or training plan 
[gif: a punching bag with a face, getting smashed] Yarde got pummeled 
[gif: people running away from a punchin bag] Benavidez is the new king 
. Meanwhile, countries that actually have a strong boxing culture don't put as much emphasis on winning one title and then suddenly becoming a superstar. David Benavidez is just doing his thing and people are hyping him up for it 
i feel bad for yarde though, he gave it his all but benavidez was just too much to handle 
. He went the distance with the champ and gave it his all, even when it looked like the fight was out of his reach 
. You can't knock his effort or heart 
. It's def not a loss of pride for him, he'll bounce back stronger 
. Maybe this is the wake-up call he needed to take his career to the next level 
?
! It's crazy to think that Benavidez is now undefeated for like 3 fights straight after beating Yarde - it's sending shockwaves through the boxing world. 
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Anthony Yarde was just outclassed by the champ, you could tell he was struggling from round 2 onwards 
Benavidez's skills are unmatched and he's definitely solidifying his spot as one of the top contenders 
. Benavidez is a beast, no doubt about it 
! I was literally on the edge of my seat watching this fight and David Benavidez just destroyed Anthony Yarde in the 7th round 
! I mean, who saw that coming? 
what a statement win for Benavidez, solidifies his spot as one of the best boxers in the world 
it's tough to see Britain's light-heavyweight hopes get derailed like this 
but hey, at least we got to see some amazing boxing