Has Anthony Yarde ever mentioned Callum Johnsons name?

[TheLeprechaun]

For people who watch all the youtube interviews.

Has he ever commented on that fight?

[Avitar]

not really constantly they were asking about burton and buglioni then buglioni lost and it now seems to be buatsi the interviews are actually tedious

[Stuarty]

Apparently Yarde is hiding glass so is being protected? Dunno if that's true but that's the rumour. I not sure what the end game is with him! They're gonna need to take the plunge sooner or later.

[PredatorHayds]

None of them have mentioned Ajisafe.

[tobyh5]

Apparently Yarde is hiding glass so is being protected? Dunno if that's true but that's the rumour. I not sure what the end game is with him! They're gonna need to take the plunge sooner or later.

I always assume that a protected guy is being so because they know of an issue - chin, stamina, heart, skillset or whatever. But normally for glass to be the issue, there is reports of being spanked in the gym - dropped, stunned, buzzed often etc which was the case in the very early going of Khan's career but I have not heard such reports about Yarde.

Are you saying glass because he is avoiding fights or due to rumours of incidents ?

[Stuarty]

Apparently Yarde is hiding glass so is being protected? Dunno if that's true but that's the rumour. I not sure what the end game is with him! They're gonna need to take the plunge sooner or later.

I always assume that a protected guy is being so because they know of an issue - chin, stamina, heart, skillset or whatever. But normally for glass to be the issue, there is reports of being spanked in the gym - dropped, stunned, buzzed often etc which was the case in the very early going of Khan's career but I have not heard such reports about Yarde.

Are you saying glass because he is avoiding fights or due to rumours of incidents ?

Apparently he's been dropped in the gym a number of times etc... I don't remember seeing him buzzed when fighting at all but his opposition has been dog shít..

[jamamb]

who said those rumors?

also johnson just sort of suddenly came into things when he beat buglioni, then pretty much right after that was in the beterbiev fight. not much of a window for yarde-johnson really. buatsi is the new guy yardes apparently ducking, although as we see some still go after him for the other guys

yardes been a pro only 3 years but damn people wasted no time with the 'duck!' game. he was even getting it like not even a full 2 years in. jeez, would it really prove that much if he beat a guy like hos burton or buglioni?

[tobyh5]

who said those rumors?

also johnson just sort of suddenly came into things when he beat buglioni, then pretty much right after that was in the beterbiev fight. not much of a window for yarde-johnson really. buatsi is the new guy yardes apparently ducking, although as we see some still go after him for the other guys

yardes been a pro only 3 years but damn people wasted no time with the 'duck!' game. he was even getting it like not even a full 2 years in. jeez, would it really prove that much if he beat a guy like hos burton or buglioni?

I think the issue is, as has been said several times, is not how long he has been boxing, but how they talk about themselves and where they say they are in the pecking order. If they did not make outlandish statements, we could quite easily enjoy the ride and hope it progresses.

[KiwiRider]

They are going to have to put him in with someone half decent sooner rather than later. The buzz that was around him is dying down.
He is starting to seem protected.
If he is as good as the hype suggests, he needs to prove it.
It's easy to look good against the guys he has fought up to now. How much longer will the casuals buy into it?
Boxing fans are already starting to smell a rat- hence this thread.

[jamamb]

aside from quinlan and bolotniks (wtf at bolos rating), who in boxrecs top 50 lhws who ppl would consider too soft of a touch for the next fight

tell me who so i can get an idea of who ppl think is okay and who isnt. like, how about mehdi amar or umar salamov or doudou ngumbu or adam dienes or felix valera or humberto torress

http://boxrec.com/en/ratings?offset=0&s ... eavyweight

[ShadrachSimmo]

None of them have mentioned Ajisafe.

Is big Bob still about?

[jamamb]

1 fight over the last 2.5 years and beating him does little for anyone

[mickey1975]

None of them have mentioned Ajisafe.

Is big Bob still about?

He sparred a friend of mine last week so is in training.

[PredatorHayds]

None of them have mentioned Ajisafe.

Is big Bob still about?

He sparred a friend of mine last week so is in training.

He’s due back in the ring this month.

[VIPBOXING]

BOB AJISAFE: ‘I’D JUMP AT THE CHANCE TO FIGHT YARDE, BUATSI OR JOHNSON’

Anthony Yarde, Callum Johnson, and Joshua Buatsi may be flying high at light heavyweight, but Bob Ajisafe says he would jump at the chance of facing any of them.

Ajisafe – the former British and Commonwealth Light Heavyweight champion, as well as an IBO World Title challenger – returns to action on November 17 at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse, and the 33-year-old has the young guns in his sights.

“I'd fight any of them, and I'm confident I could beat all of them,” said Ajisafe, 17-3 (7), who is returning to action after over a year’s hiatus. “Buatsi is up and coming and looks a good prospect, and I'd love a fight with Callum Johnson.

“I've seen a few of Anthony Yarde's fights, but who has he really fought? He hasn’t fought anyone in the top ten; he's got a good ranking with the WBO because his promoter has pushed him down that route, but who has he fought domestically? He hasn’t even won a domestic title, apart from the Southern Area. When is he actually going to fight someone credible? Don’t get me wrong, I understand the process and they're building him up, but I'd happily take that fight.”

Ajisafe - who holds wins over Travis Dickinson, Dean Francis, and Ovill McKenzie, and who once had Tony Bellew on the canvas before losing in 2010 – has previously found himself in the ‘who needs him’ club. Defensively very good, but with a solid punch, the dangerous Leeds man has been an avoided fighter in the past.

Now fully fit after recovering from various injuries that have kept him inactive, he is aiming to shed the ring rust on his November return and then start chasing the big fights. Happy to compete at either light heavyweight or cruiserweight, Ajisafe has faith in manager Steve Wood’s ability to guide him, and insists there is much more to come from him yet.

“I want to get as many big fights as I can. I'd love to get the European Title, and I'd like a world title shot again. I'm happy with what I've accomplished in my career so far, but there's more to come. I know I'm still not finished.

“If my career can be moved on and I get the right opportunities then I feel like I have a lot left. Steve has been trying to get me work but he knows no one wants to fight me and it's difficult for him, but I'm a loyal person and I'm confident he can do it.

“Whatever the right opportunities come up, then I'll fight at cruiserweight or I can get down to light heavyweight. I'm not going to burn myself out though if there aren’t any suitable opportunities at light heavy.

“For now, I'm looking forward to getting in there on November 17th and putting on a good display; put on a good showing and move on from there. It's just going to be good to get active again, it's been a frustrating time being out with injuries, but it's good to be back on the scene, and I want to stay busy.”

“I still believe Bob can get to the top,” said Steve Wood, “he’s already shown the kind of ability he has by winning the British Title and fighting for a version of the world title, and it’s just a shame that injuries have stalled his career a little.

“He’s back now, injury free, and we’re looking to get him active in 2019. Obviously if he keeps on winning then the top fighters won’t be able to avoid him, and we’ll be able to get him into the kind of fights where he belongs. He’s a good addition to the Victoria Warehouse card, and it’s a good opportunity for Bob to put on an exciting performance to remind everyone what he’s about.”

VIP Promotions presents an evening of boxing at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse on November 17. Appearing will be Middleton’s Liam Taylor v Tyrone Nurse; Salford’s Luke Evans; Manchester’s Brad Rea and Kane Gardner; Leeds’ Bob Ajisafe; Rochdale’s Muhammad Ali; Oldham’s Joe Eko; and Liverpool’s Adam Farrell.

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[Oiky]

Id love to see ajisafe give yarde a hiding

[mickey1975]

Id love to see ajisafe give yarde a hiding

Yarde would stop him very early now, mate.

[Oiky]

Shame, don't rate yarde at all, wouldlve bin too much for him a while back

[skanksta]

Id love to see ajisafe give yarde a hiding

Yarde would stop him very early now, mate.

Why do you say that Micky ?
Bob’s classy with a good chin - is it based on the spar ?

[mickey1975]

Id love to see ajisafe give yarde a hiding

Yarde would stop him very early now, mate.

Why do you say that Micky ?
Bob’s classy with a good chin - is it based on the spar ?

I wasn’t there.