David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde: Prop bets and fight-night specials

It’s an exciting time to be a boxing fan, as the big fight nights keep coming. Fresh from nailing the round betting in Conor Benn’s shock win over Chris Eubank Jr in London on Saturday, we head to Saudi Arabia. 

The Night of Champions card from the ANB Arena, Riyadh, includes no fewer than four world title fights. Followers will see the likes of Sam Noakes, Jesse Rodrigues, and Devin Haney in action. The bout that caught our eye, pairs David Benavidez and Anthony Yarde.

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Benavidez and Yarde dispute the WBC world light heavyweight title in a contest scheduled for 12 rounds. 

The unbeaten American is red-hot betting favourite with the best UK bookmakers to add another victory. Can Yarde and his 24 knockout wins shock the world?

Former professional boxer and respected sports betting writer Frankie Monkhouse previews David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde for FIRST.com readers, providing his best bets.

Benavidez vs Yarde odds

Benavidez win @ 2/17 (Unibet)

Draw @ 35/1 (Unibet)

Yarde win @ 5/1 (Unibet)

Method of victory

Benavidez on points @ 8/5 (Unibet)

Benavidez KO/TKO @ 8/13 (Unibet)

Yarde on points @ 16/1 (Unibet)

Yarde KO/TKO @ 10/1 (Unibet)

Total rounds

Under 9.5 rounds @ 16/19 (Unibet)

Over 9.5 rounds @ 11/13 (Unibet)

Benavidez vs Yarde prop bets

Now you know the Benavidez vs Yarde betting odds in the most popular markets, let’s move on to our big-fight predictions. 

In this section of our preview, I highlight three prop bets worth a look and explain why they could make Saturday evening even more interesting.

Over 9.5 rounds @ 11/13 (Unibet)

Benavidez boasts a 100% record, winning 24 of his 30 fights inside the distance. Despite an impressive knockout average, the puncher from Miami doesn’t often end fights early.

A bet on over 9.5 rounds would’ve landed you a profit in each of the champion’s previous two starts, and in three of four. The same bet landed in Yarde’s last two. I’m confident followers will get a run for their money.

Benavidez on points @ 8/5 (Unibet)

Following on from our previous pick, backing Benavidez vs Yarde to go beyond 9.5 rounds, we’re picking the champion to win on points. You’ll find that one in the method of victory.

Benavidez won each of his last two on the scorecards. He beat Oleksandr Gvozdyk in Vegas by a comfortable margin, and then did the same against David Morrell. I’m confident we’ll see a third points win in three.

Fight to go the distance @ 11/8 (William Hill)

Our third and final bet worth considering is the fight to go the distance. Linked to the previous two recommendations, if we hear the final bell on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia, you’ll boost your betting balance. The winner isn’t important this time.

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Odds correct at the time of writing.