Boxing’s global spotlight shines brightest on November 22, 2025, as the ANB Arena hosts “Ring IV: Night of the Champions,” a Riyadh Season extravaganza packed with four world title fights. Leading the charge in the co-main event is a mouthwatering all-American showdown: undefeated WBO welterweight king Brian “The Assassin II” Norman Jr. (28-0, 22 KOs) defending his crown against former undisputed lightweight champion and two-division titlist Devin “The Dream” Haney (32-0, 15 KOs).
Promoted by a powerhouse collaboration including Top Rank, Matchroom Boxing, and Saudi’s Turki Alalshikh, the 12-round war streams live on DAZN PPV worldwide—but the undercard’s early fireworks come free to all fans via DAZN’s free tier and YouTube.
At just 24, Norman Jr. has exploded onto the scene as welterweight’s most feared finisher. The Atlanta native, born the day before Thanksgiving, claimed his belt in May 2024 with a savage 10th-round KO over Giovani Santillan, then followed with back-to-back stoppages: a third-round TKO of Derrieck Cuevas in March 2025 at Fontainebleau Las Vegas and a brutal fifth-round knockout against Japan’s Jin Sasaki in June at Tokyo’s Ota-City Gym. “I’ve been building an empire at 147,” Norman declared at Thursday’s fiery presser, his 5’8″ frame coiled like a spring. “Haney’s slick, but I’ve got the power to end dreams. Riyadh’s getting a highlight-reel night.” With 79% of his wins inside the distance, Norman’s close-range torque and either-handed bombs make him a nightmare for technicians.
Haney, 27 and hailing from Las Vegas, enters as the division’s ultimate opportunist, gunning for hardware in a third weight class after dominating lightweight undisputed in 2022-23 and snaring the WBC super lightweight strap via a masterclass over Regis Prograis. His 2025 campaign kicked off with a gritty unanimous decision over Jose Ramirez in May’s Times Square spectacle—a tactical grind that silenced post-Ryan Garcia doubters, even if it drew yawns for its safety-first vibe. (That infamous April 2024 majority decision loss to Garcia? Overturned to a no-contest after Ryan’s ostarine bust.) “I’m evolved—sharper, stronger, hungrier,” Haney shot back, staring daggers across the dais. “Norman’s power is real, but my IQ turns pressure into puzzles. This belt’s mine, and welterweight bows to The Dream.” At 5’9″ with a wizard’s jab, Haney’s plus-11.4 CompuBox differential screams elite defense, but skeptics whisper of vulnerabilities exposed in the Garcia chaos.
The buildup has crackled with tension: Haney earning WBO’s No. 1 contender nod in July, verbal agreements sealed by Alalshikh’s deep pockets, and a faceoff that nearly spilled over. Oddsmakers peg it even at -112 apiece (DraftKings), with the over/under at 9.5 rounds—hinting at a chess match detonating into chaos. Ring walks? Around 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. GMT, following the main event: David Benavidez’s WBC light heavyweight defense against Britain’s Anthony Yarde.
But the card’s true fan feast starts earlier with a free prelims stream kicking off at 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. GMT on DAZN’s free access and YouTube—no sub needed. This four-bout opener showcases rising stars and Riyadh’s commitment to accessibility, blending prospects with prospects-turned-threats. Highlights include:
Juan Carlos Guerito vs Barker Seewanyana
Julio Porras Ruiz vs Pius Mpenda
Sultan Alhomammed vs Umesh Chavan
Mohammed Alakel vs Jiaming Li
“Free prelims aren’t filler—they’re the spark,” beamed DAZN exec Joe Markowski. “Tune in early, catch Olympic pedigree and blue-chippers live, then upgrade for the titles. Riyadh Season’s making boxing borderless.” The full main card (3 p.m. ET start) adds WBC/WBO junior bantamweight unification (Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez vs. Fernando Martinez) and vacant WBO lightweight gold (Abdullah Mason vs. Sam Noakes)—all for $59.99 USD PPV.
November 22 isn’t merely a card; it’s welterweight’s watershed. Can Norman’s assassin instincts overwhelm Haney’s dream-weaving? Or does Haney script another chapter in his legacy? With free prelims lowering the barrier, global fans unite in Riyadh’s electric embrace.
