Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — July 8, 2025

His Excellency the Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and President of the Saudi Boxing Federation, Turki Alalshikh, has announced the fourth edition of the global boxing event "The Ring IV," part of Riyadh Season 2025, set for Friday, November 22, at ANB Arena in the capital, Riyadh.

The event ranks among the biggest boxing spectacles in the world, featuring four major world-title bouts contested by an elite roster of professional champions, further cementing the Kingdom's standing as a leading international destination for elite sport.

The Headline Bouts at The Ring IV

Main event — Middleweight (WBO): Devin Haney (USA) vs. Brian Norman Jr. (USA). Both boxers enter the bout unbeaten, in a blockbuster clash expected to set the Riyadh ring alight.

Co-main event — Light Heavyweight (WBC): David Benavidez (USA) vs. Anthony Yarde (UK). Benavidez makes the first defense of his title, while Yarde looks to snatch it away in what is billed as one of the year's toughest fights.

Third bout — Lightweight (WBO): Abdullah Mason (USA) vs. Sam Noakes (UK). A clash between two rising talents, each with a perfect record, for a vacant title that could be settled by sheer punching power.

Fourth bout — Super Flyweight (The Ring): Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez (USA) vs. Fernando Martinez (Argentina). A decisive fight for The Ring title, combining speed, tactics and knockout power.

Riyadh: A Global Boxing Destination

The Ring IV extends the run of successes achieved by boxing seasons in the Kingdom, particularly Riyadh Season, which has established Saudi Arabia as a global platform for hosting the biggest sporting championships, thanks to the support of the Kingdom's leadership and the General Entertainment Authority's strategy of attracting top global events.

The championship underscores:

  • Boosting the global sporting presence in Saudi Arabia
  • Supporting the entertainment and sports industry
  • Growing the major-events economy in line with Saudi Vision 2030 targets