Only two weeks separate fans from what many call the greatest showdown since Floyd Mayweather fought Manny Pacquiao – the Canelo-Crawford fight. The flood of videos, debates, and op-eds on the September 13 clash at Allegiant Stadium is staggering. Yet away from that spotlight, as two of the best pound-for-pound fighters battle for the undisputed super middleweight title, another card is stirring diehards. On November 22, David Benavidez faces Anthony Yarde in a rare spectacle featuring five world titles on the line. These two events stand out as the most anticipated shows of the year.

Riyadh Season has been the driving force behind this wave. From the Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol rematch to Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn and the ‘ Fatal Fury ‘ series, it has staged the sport’s biggest

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