Chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority and President of the Saudi Boxing Federation, Turki Al-Sheikh, has announced that the fourth edition of The Ring IV will take place on November 22 at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, as part of the Riyadh Season.
This premier boxing event will feature four major world title bouts, bringing together top-tier international boxing stars in what promises to be one of the biggest nights in the sport’s calendar, reports Al-Rai daily.
The main event will see Devin Haney, the undefeated American and current WBO welterweight champion, take on fellow American Brian Norman Jr. for the welterweight title.
Haney, with a perfect 32-0 record (15 KOs), is aiming to become a world champion in three weight divisions. He secured his first win at welterweight against Arnold Barboza Jr. in the debut of The Ring event in New York’s Times Square.
Norman Jr., also unbeaten with a 28-0 record (22 KOs), is riding the momentum of a powerful fifth-round knockout victory over Japan’s Jin Sasaki. The clash between these two undefeated fighters is expected to be a thrilling display of power, strategy, and resilience.
In another high-stakes bout, David Benavidez will defend his WBC light heavyweight title against British challenger Anthony Yarde. Benavidez boasts a 30-0 record with 24 knockouts and is making his first title defense in this division.
Yarde, with a record of 27-3 (24 KOs), is determined to seize the opportunity and upset the unbeaten champion in what promises to be a physically demanding and tactical encounter.
The third bout on the card will crown a new WBO lightweight champion, as rising American star Abdullah Mason faces the UK’s Sam Knox. Both fighters are undefeated: Mason holds a 19-0 record with 17 knockouts, while Knox stands at 17-0 with 15 KOs.
Their similar records and aggressive styles make this one of the most anticipated matchups in the lightweight division.
The evening concludes with a clash for The Ring super bantamweight title between American titleholder Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez and Argentina’s Fernando Martinez. Rodriguez comes in with a flawless 21-0 record (14 KOs), while Martinez also remains unbeaten at 18-0 (9 KOs).
This fight is expected to showcase technical brilliance, fast footwork, and pinpoint accuracy from two of the division’s most skilled fighters.
The Ring IV continues Saudi Arabia’s impressive run as a global hub for elite boxing, reinforcing Riyadh’s position on the world sporting map. The event builds on the success of past boxing showcases during the Riyadh Season and reflects the Kingdom’s broader vision of hosting world-class sports and entertainment experiences.
