WBC Light Heavyweight Champion David Benavidez is set for the first defense of his title against Anthony Yarde on November 22, but the card has caused controversy due to the PPV cost as the Saudis appear to have done a u-turn. 

The Saudis previously stated all Riyadh Season and The Ring events, starting with the November 22 card, would be available to all DAZN subscribers at no extra PPV cost. That stance has changed with DAZN subscribers in the US now being required to pay $59.99 to purchase the Benavidez vs. Yarde card, which is also priced at £24.99 in the UK. Although DAZN has said a new premium subscription tier will be launched in November to include all PPV events, it is still a change in stance. 

“Great meeting with my brother Shay, CEO of DAZN. We have big vision to grow boxing and decide: No More Pay-Per-View. Starting with our @ringmagazine show in November, all Riyadh Season & The Ring events will be free to DAZN subscribers. The PPV model has damaged boxing, and we will no longer support it. We are with the fight fans,” Saudis

“We will be launching a new product in November for pay-per-view. We haven’t given all the details yet, but there will be an option for customers to buy a subscription which gives them access to all the pay-per-views included,” DAZN’s Pete Oliver