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Leaders
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Leaders
GEA Chairman Unveils ‘The Ring IV' with 4 World Title Fights for Riyadh Season
Advisor Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority and President of the Saudi Boxing Federation, has officially announced the return of the global boxing spectacle, The Ring IV . Scheduled for Friday, November 22 at ANB Arena in Riyadh, the event will be a centerpiece of this year's Riyadh Season celebrations. This highly anticipated edition will feature four major world title fights, showcasing elite international talent in what is expected to be one of the most electrifying nights in boxing history. 4 Title Fights Featuring Global Boxing Stars The main event of the night features an all-American showdown for the WBO welterweight title between undefeated stars Devin Haney and Brian Norman Jr. Haney enters the ring with an impressive 32-0 record (15 KOs), while Norman boasts 28 victories (22 KOs). Both fighters are coming off dominant performances—Haney with a decision win over Arnold Barboza Jr., and Norman with a knockout victory against Jin Sasaki—setting the stage for a high-stakes clash. The co-main event sees American powerhouse David Benavidez defend his WBC light heavyweight crown against British contender Anthony Yarde. Benavidez remains unbeaten at 30-0 (24 KOs), while Yarde brings a formidable record of 27 wins (24 KOs) and 3 losses. Their bout promises explosive action and intense competition. Rising Stars, Technical Battles In the lightweight division, undefeated American prospect Abdullah Mason will face off against Britain's Sam Noakes for the vacant WBO title. Mason holds a record of 19 wins with 17 knockouts, while Noakes carries 17 wins with 15 knockouts—making this a battle of power, precision, and emerging talent. Closing the event is a Super Bantamweight fight between Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez of the U.S. and Argentina's Fernando Martinez. Moreover, the Ring title on the line, fans can expect a technical masterclass from both fighters, marked by speed, skill, and strategic finesse. Saudi Arabia's Global Sporting Ascent Finally , The Ring IV continues Saudi Arabia's ambitious efforts to position itself as a major global player in sports and entertainment. As part of Riyadh Season, this event not only brings world-class boxing to the Kingdom but also highlights its growing influence in the international sporting arena. Related Topics: Tickets Available Now for WWE 'SmackDown', 'Night of Champions' in Riyadh via Webook Unforgettable Night at Riyadh Season with Hans Zimmer Riyadh Season 2025 Shatters Records with 20 Million Visitors Short link : Post Views: 27
Arab News
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Turki Alalshikh announces The Ring IV in Riyadh Season featuring four world title fights
RIYADH: Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and chairman of the Saudi Boxing Federation, officially announced the fourth edition of the global boxing event The Ring IV, scheduled to take place on Friday, Nov. 22, at ANB Arena in Riyadh. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Part of Riyadh Season, the event will feature four headline bouts for major world titles. Leading the fight card is the WBO world welterweight title clash between American star Devin Haney and compatriot Brian Norman Jr. Haney enters the bout with a perfect record of 32 wins (15 by knockout), aiming to become a three-division world champion. This is his second fight at welterweight after defeating Arnold Barboza Jr. in the inaugural The Ring event held at Times Square. Norman Jr., who also has an undefeated record of 28 wins (22 by knockout), comes into the fight fresh off a dominant KO victory against Japan's Jin Sasaki, whom he stopped with a powerful left hook in the fifth round. In the second title bout, David Benavidez, the reigning WBC light heavyweight champion, take on British contender Anthony Yarde. Benavidez is unbeaten in 30 fights, including 24 knockouts, and will be making his first title defense. Yarde enters the ring with a record of 27 wins (24 by knockout) and three losses, seeking to dethrone the American in what is expected to be an explosive encounter. In the lightweight division, American Abdullah Mason will face Britain's Sam Noakes for the vacant WBO lightweight title. Mason brings a flawless record of 19 wins, 17 by knockout, while Noakes comes in undefeated as well, with 17 victories, 15 by knockout. With both fighters known for their high knockout ratios and aggressive styles, this bout is considered one of the most anticipated matchups among the new wave of lightweight contenders. The night will conclude with a super flyweight (super bantamweight) showdown between US champion Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez and Argentina's undefeated Fernando Martinez. Rodriguez has 21 wins (14 by knockout), while Martinez has 18 wins, including 9 knockouts, with no losses. The fight will be contested for the prestigious The Ring title and is expected to deliver a high-level tactical and fast-paced boxing display.
The Independent
08-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde headlines stacked card as Devin Haney boxes knockout artist Brian Norman Jr
Another stacked card has been announced by The Ring magazine, with four world-title fights scheduled in Saudi Arabia on 22 November. Headlining The Ring IV show will be the all-American clash between WBO welterweight title holder Brian Norman Jr (28-0, 22 knockouts) and challenger Devin Haney (32-0, 15 KOs), while Britain's Anthony Yarde (27-3, 24 KOs) has been handed a shot at WBC light-heavyweight champion David Benavidez (30-0, 24 KOs). Formerly undisputed at lightweight, Haney is aiming to become a three-weight world champion in just his second fight at welterweight, having defeated Jose Ramirez in unconvincing fashion during The Ring's first promotion, hosted in Times Square in May. Norman Jr is currently the youngest reigning world champion, retaining his belt with a brutal knockout of Jin Sasaki in June. Benavidez was upgraded to full WBC champion at 175lb in April after undisputed light-heavyweight champ Dmitry Bivol prioritised a trilogy bout with Artur Beterbiev. Yarde has previously fought for a world title on two occasions but came up short twice; the 33-year-old was defeated by Sergey Kovalev for the WBO strap in 2019 before being knocked out by Beterbiev in 2023. The card, titled 'Night of the Champions', will also produce a new beltholder, with the WBO's top-rated lightweights Abdullah Mason (19-0, 17 KOs) and Briton Sam Noakes (17-0, 15 KOs), going head-to-head for the vacant belt at 135lb. Previous WBO champ Keyshawn Davis was stripped of his belt after failing to make weight for his cancelled bout with Edwin De Los Santos in June, leading to Mason, ranked No 1, and Noakes, rated at No 2, to face off to become champion. There is the potential for the card to produce an undisputed champion, but only if a preceding fight goes to plan for Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez (21-0, 14 KOs). Already WBC champion at super-flyweight, Rodriguez hopes to unify his current strap with the WBO belt at 115lb by defeating Phumelela Cafu later this month. If Rodriguez manages to double his tally of belts, his bout with IBF and WBA champion Fernando Martinez (18-0, 9 KOs) would crown a first undisputed champion at super-featherweight in the history of the sport. Watch the very best boxing with a DAZN subscription DAZN is the home of combat sports, broadcasting over 185 fights a year from the world's best promoters, including Matchroom, Queensberry, Golden Boy, Misfits, PFL, BKFC, GLORY and more. An Annual Saver subscription is a one-off cost of £119.99 / $224.99 (for 12 months access), that's just 64p / $1.21 per fight. There is also a Monthly Flex Pass option (cancel any time) at £24.99 / $29.99 per month. A subscription includes weekly magazine shows, comprehensive fight library, exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes documentaries, and podcasts and vodcasts.
