Riyadh welcomed one of the most anticipated boxing events of the year today (Tuesday) with the launch of the Grand Arrival at Boulevard City, marking the official start of Fight Week for “The Ring IV”, scheduled for this Saturday at ANB Arena as part of Riyadh Season 2025.
The event celebrated the arrival of world-class fighters headlining the major fight night, as global boxing stars walked the red carpet in front of a large media presence, VIP guests, and enthusiastic fans.
Leading the night is American star David Benavidez, who is set to face Britain’s Anthony Yarde in a highly anticipated 12-round main event. Benavidez enters with an outstanding professional record of 30 wins and 0 losses, showcasing elite offensive power that has made him one of the most dominant fighters in his division in recent years.
Yarde, known for his aggressive style and explosive finishing ability, holds a record of 27 wins and 3 defeats, continuing to deliver strong performances that position him as a serious contender capable of changing the momentum at crucial moments. This bout marks the first meeting between the two fighters, adding to the global anticipation surrounding the matchup.
The Grand Arrival also welcomed the co-main event athletes, as American champion Devin Haney prepares to face rising talent Brian Norman Jr. in another 12-round bout. Haney remains one of the most prominent names in world boxing, having previously become the undisputed lightweight champion before extending his undefeated streak to 32 wins with no losses.
On the other side, Brian Norman Jr., the current WBO Welterweight Champion, enters the fight with a flawless record of 28 wins and 0 losses, rapidly advancing on the global stage with his speed, power, and ability to close fights early.
With hundreds of media outlets, fans, and VIP guests in attendance, alongside a global livestream on DAZN and major social platforms, the red carpet event featured exclusive interviews and offered early insights into the fighters’ final preparations ahead of fight night.
The Grand Arrival also accompanied the release of the full The Ring IV fight card, beginning with Juan Guerito vs Barker Ssewanyana in a four-round opener, followed by Julio Porras vs Pius Mpenda in a six-round contest. The lineup continues with Sultan Almohammed vs Umesh Chavan over four rounds, before Saudi boxer Mohammed Alakel meets China’s Jiaming Li in a six-round clash. Momentum builds with American Vito Mielnicki Jr. facing Samuel Nmomah in a ten-round battle, followed by a twelve-round matchup featuring Britain’s Sam Noakes against American Abdullah Mason, leading into the co-main event Haney vs Norman Jr., and concluding with the headline fight: Benavidez vs Yarde.

This major fight night features fighters from the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, China, India, Uganda, and other nations, offering Riyadh Season audiences a global sporting spectacle that brings together diverse boxing styles and world-class performance inside the ring.