Summary

  • Londoner Anthony Yarde challenges David Benavidez for WBC light-heavyweight belt in Riyadh

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  • Yarde aiming to become world champion at third attempt

  • RESULT: Jesse Rodriguez stops Fernando Martinez to win WBO, WBA & WBC super-flyweight belts

  • RESULT: Briton Sam Noakes beaten by Abdullah Mason in epic world title fight

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  1. Norman Jr v Haney - who has the edge?published at 01:14 GMT

    A graph comparing Norman Jr with Haney that says: "Norman Jr rounds boxed - 100, Haney rounds boxed - 234, knockout rate Norman Jr - 79% Haney - 47%"
  2. BBC Sport predictionspublished at 01:14 GMT

    It's a full house for Coral and Sean - they have both correctly predicted the winner and method of victory for the last two fights.

    Coral and Sean are on four points with Bobbie on two and Kal has belatedly entered the race with one.

    Shoutout to Phil from London who text in his predictions. Phil has three points.

    Predictions for Norman Jr v Haney:

    Kal: Haney decision

    Sean: Norman Jr stoppage

    Coral: Norman Jr stoppage

    Bobbie: Norman Jr decision

  3. Haney looking to conquer third divisionpublished at 01:12 GMT

    Norman Jr v Haney

    Devin Haney flexes his musclesImage source, Getty Images

    Since winning the WBC lightweight belt in 2019, Devin Haney has fought almost exclusively in world title contests.

    The undefeated American became undisputed in the division in 2022 before moving up to light-welterweight to beat champion Regis Prograis the following year.

    Haney lost his first defence against Ryan Garcia but the result was overturned and ruled a no contest after the challenger failed a drugs test.

    The 27-year-old earned a drab decision win over Jose Ramirez in May and tonight he begins a campaign in a new division at welterweight.

  4. Benn has eyes on welterweight title boutpublished at 01:10 GMT

    Eddie Hearn points his thumb at Conor Benn who is holding up his fistsImage source, Queensberry

    From London to Riyadh.

    A week on from beating Chris Eubank Jr, Conor Benn is ringside tonight with an eye on his possible next opponent.

    Benn wants to return to welterweight and is targeting a world title in 2026.

    WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr faces Devin Haney shortly.

    Could Benn be next in line for the winner?

  5. A fight of the year contender?published at 01:09 GMT

    Mason beats Noakes by decision

    Kal Sajad
    BBC Sport Journalist

    Well, what a fantastic fight Abdullah Mason v Sam Noakes was. Nobody quite knew exactly how good either man really was at this level, but most of the fanfare coming in was around Mason after that standout amateur career.

    Noakes, though, showed he absolutely belongs on this stage.

    I do wonder how much that cut from the third round hampered him - yet he still kept marching forward. And how he stayed on his feet in the 10th is beyond me. These Kent lot are made of sterner stuff (spoken with full Kent bias).

    But ultimately, I had Mason as the deserved winner. He showed huge heart himself, plus a skillset far beyond his 21 years.

    Read my full report.

  6. Postpublished at 01:08 GMT

    Ready for another one?

    World title fight three of four is imminent.

    Brian Norman Jr puts his WBO welterweight title on the line against Devin Haney.

  7. The knockout momentpublished at 01:07 GMT

    Rodriguez beats Martinez by knockout

    Jesse Rodriguez punches Fernando MartinezImage source, Queensberry
    Jesse Rodriguez punches Fernando MartinezImage source, Queensberry
    Fernando Martinez on the canvasImage source, Queensberry
    referee stops the fight with Fernando Martinez on the canvasImage source, Queensberry
  8. 'I missed the birth of my son to be here'published at 01:07 GMT

    Rodriguez beats Martinez by knockout

    Jesse Rodriguez speaking after his victory over Fernando Martinez: "Honestly, after round one [I knew I had him].

    "He is a tough opponent, former world champion, nothing but respect for Martinez. I gave him my hardest shots, look at my hands!

    "I could cry right now, I missed the birth of my son to be here. It's hard for me, but it paid off. He'll understand when he is a bit older. I love my family a lot, this one is for them."

  9. I'll stomp all over 'serious fighter' Paul - Joshuapublished at 01:05 GMT

    The eyes of the boxing world are on tonight's card in Riyadh but attention was drawn away briefly on Friday when Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul held a news conference in Miami.

    Joshua, a two-time heavyweight champion, will face YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul on 19 December.

    It was a pretty respectful affair yesterday - as respectful as it can be between two boxers - but Joshua did make a firm prediction.

    "I'm going to break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua said.

    "I'll stomp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.

    "I'm going to really want to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

  10. Top 5 P4P?published at 01:03 GMT

    Rodriguez beats Martinez by knockout

    Rodriguez is already rated as the number six pound-for-pound fighter in the world.

    There are some big names above him in the rankings - 1) Terence Crawford, 2) Oleksandr Usyk, 3) Naoya Inoue, 4) Dmitry Bivol and 5) Artur Beterbiev.

    Has this performance done enough to propel him into the top five?

    Jesse Rodriguez celebrates with his beltsImage source, Getty Images
  11. What next for Rodriguez?published at 01:01 GMT

    Rodriguez beats Martinez by knockout

    An absolute clinic from Rodriguez.

    He adds the WBA super-flyweight title to his WBO and WBC belts.

    Willibaldo Garcia is the IBF champion. Undisputed on the way?

    Comparing punch stats Rodriguez v Martinez.  Punches landed - 276 Rodriguez, 131 Martinez. Power punches - 232 Rodriguez, 118 Martinez. % punches landed - 39% Rodriguez, 25 Martinez.
  12. Postpublished at 00:59 GMT

    Rodriguez beats Martinez by knockout

    Rodriguez ducked and countered.

    A left land on the jaw and down Martinez went.

    It doesn't come any cleaner than that.

  13. Postpublished at 00:58 GMT

    Rodriguez v Martinez

    It's all over!

    Rodriguez gets the finish his performance deserves to rubberstamp his dominance.

    What a performance.

  14. Knockdown!published at 00:57 GMT

    Rodriguez v Martinez

    Martinez is caught and down he goes.

    Jesse Rodriguez stands over Fernando MartinezImage source, Getty Images
  15. Round ninepublished at 00:56 GMT

    Rodriguez v Martinez

    After a back-and-forth battle in the last title fight between Mason and Noakes, the atmosphere has dropped off as Rodriguez coasts to victory.

    Martinez shows more than he has in the previous rounds as he lands a hook but Rodriguez is unbothered.

    Rodriguez lands on MartinezImage source, Queensberry
  16. Postpublished at 00:52 GMT

    Rodriguez v Martinez

    Stacey Copeland
    Retired boxer on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Martinez is showing huge heart and spirit.

  17. Round eightpublished at 00:51 GMT

    Rodriguez v Martinez

    We're seeing the difference in levels here.

    Rodriguez is dismantling an undefeated world champion round-by-round.

    All that's missing from this performance is a finish and there's still plenty of time for that.

    Rodriguez lands a right hook on MartinezImage source, Queensberry
  18. Postpublished at 00:50 GMT

    Rodriguez v Martinez

    Steve Bunce
    Boxing expert on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    I think there will be a situation where Rodriguez puts his foot down and goes for the finish. The entire Martinez corner looks a bit shell-shocked.

  19. Round sevenpublished at 00:47 GMT

    Rodriguez v Martinez

    "He's hurt, he's hurt," is the shout from Rodriguez's corner as he digs a left to the body and Martinez backs off.

    Rodriguez goes after him but the Argentinean is showing some serious resilience.

    Another one-sided round.

  20. Postpublished at 00:46 GMT

    Rodriguez v Martinez

    Steve Bunce
    Boxing expert on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Martinez is a man who doesn't know how to lose, but he's learning to lose tonight.