This was billed as a clash of two heavy-handed champions, yet it was the boogeyman at 175lbs who raced to score four knockdowns en route to maintaining his unblemished record (18-0, 18 KOs). For all the talk surrounding Anthony Yarde’s WBO mandatory status for another world title shot, it’s increasingly difficult to see the powerful Brit overcome this test later this year.
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Yarde blasts past Arthur in long-awaited rematch with R4 KO, reinforces world title bid
364 days on from losing their first bout with an underwhelming display, there was no time for more hesitation from Anthony Yarde. He knew what was needed of him and executed it well, to emphatically stop domestic rival Lyndon Arthur with a fourth-round KO. Now, he’ll challenge for the WBO light-heavyweight title in 2022 – against the Joe Smith Jr vs Callum Johnson winner. Continue reading
Eddie Hearn believes Joshua Buatsi is ready to fight for world titles in 2021
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This month marks a year’s inactivity for Britain’s unbeaten light-heavyweight Joshua Buatsi. If he wins two scheduled bouts between now and December though, promoter Eddie Hearn believes he’ll be ready to fight for world titles in 2021. Continue reading
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