Information that on November 22 in Riyadh there will be a fight between WBO world champion in the welterweight category Brian Norman (28-0, 22 KO) and former champion in two weight categories Devin Heyne (32-0, 15 KO) has been officially confirmed.
Negotiations on this issue have been ongoing for the last two weeks. Norman has already fought twice this year, and last entered the ring in June. Heyne returned to the ring in May after more than a year off. Previously, “Dream” was the world champion in the lightweight and super lightweight divisions.
On the same evening, WBC champion in the light heavyweight division David Benavidez (30-0, 24 KO) will meet Anthony Yard (27-3, 24 KO). Benavidez has fought once this year, winning on points against David Morrell. Yard won on points against Lyndon Arthur in April. This will be the third fight for the British in his professional career for the world championship title.
Riyadh will also host a fight for the vacant WBO world championship title in the lightweight division between Abdulla Mason and Sam Nooks. Fans will also see a unification fight in the super lightweight division between Jesse Rodriguez and Fernando Martinez. Before this, Rodriguez will meet Fumalele Kafu.