As fight fans have probably heard by now, reigning WBO/IBF/WBC light-heavyweight champ Artur Beterbiev, 18-0(18) will defend his belts against British challenger Anthony Yarde in London on January 28th.
Unbeaten IBF, WBC & WBO light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev (18-0, 18 KOs) will be on the road to defend his three titles against Anthony Yarde (23-2, 22 KOs) on January 28th live on ESPN+ and BT Sport at the OVO Arena in London, England.
Anthony Yarde (22-2, 21 KOs) will be challenging IBF, WBC & WBO light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev (18-0, 18 KOs) for his three belts on January 28th.
Anthony Yarde’s promoter Frank Warren has revealed that he’s booked the O2 Arena in London for an October title match against unified light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev.
There do not appear to be any obvious chinks in the armour of the fearsome Artur Beterbiev, there sure weren’t any holes to point at in Beterbiev’s last fight, this Saturday night’s quick destruction of the tough Joe Smith Jr.
Tim Bradley says Anthony Yarde will need to attack the body of Artur Beterbiev if he’s to have a shot at defeating the IBF, WBC & WBO light heavyweight champion later this year.
There will be a lot on the line in tonight’s three-belt light-heavyweight unification showdown between Artur Beterbiev and Joe Smith Jr.
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says Artur Beterbiev vs. Joe Smith Jr.’s light heavyweight unification fight will be taking place in June with the winner to face either Canelo Alvarez or Anthony Yarde.
Last night in London, it was a case of sweet revenge for light-heavyweight contender Anthony Yarde. Back in December of last year, Yarde was outpointed by Arthur in their Commonwealth title fight.
FRANK WARREN MARKS the week of his 40th year in licensed professional boxing by delivering the blockbuster light heavyweight collision between Commonwealth champion Lyndon Arthur and 2019 world title challenger Anthony Yarde.