Benavidez vs. Yarde in November for WBC title

David Benavidez (30-0) is expected to defend his WBC World light-heavyweight title in November against Anthony Yarde (27-3) in Saudi Arabia.

Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and president of the Saudi Boxing Federation, announced the fight.

For Yarde will be third time that he fights for world title. He lost in the first two title fights.

In the same event Brian Norman (28-0) is expected to fight Devin Haney (32-0) for WBO World welterweight title, which Norman holds.

Also Abdullah Mason (19-0) will fight Sam Noakes (23-1) for vacant WBO World lightweight title.