Artur Beterbiev vs. Anthony Yarde | BT Sport - 28 January 2023

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Is Yarde still with Tunde?

Yes

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If anyone wants to edit their vote, feel free.

[Delta Jay]

Beterbiev might have a 100% KO rate but it's his tremendous mastery of the boxing fundamentals that will enable him to take out Yarde.

I give Yarde six rounds until he's out of there.

I'm with you. I re-watched the Smith fight last night and while Yarde won't be as gung-ho as Smith, I was still struck by how good Berb's footwork is... those viewing him solely through the lens of a heavy-handed slugger are making a big mistake IMO.

He keeps his feet a million miles apart to generate that power and still manages to move them well and stay close. BUT I think when you have them that far apart it can let you come off balance when you get hit from the correct angle. I do think Bert has some very slight vulnerabilities but I don’t think Yarde is the guy to exploit them.

[Delta Jay]

Is Yarde still with Tunde?

Yes

Art Bert in 5.

[Deserter]

Beterbiev might have a 100% KO rate but it's his tremendous mastery of the boxing fundamentals that will enable him to take out Yarde.

I give Yarde six rounds until he's out of there.

I'm with you. I re-watched the Smith fight last night and while Yarde won't be as gung-ho as Smith, I was still struck by how good Berb's footwork is... those viewing him solely through the lens of a heavy-handed slugger are making a big mistake IMO.

He keeps his feet a million miles apart to generate that power and still manages to move them well and stay close. BUT I think when you have them that far apart it can let you come off balance when you get hit from the correct angle. I do think Bert has some very slight vulnerabilities but I don’t think Yarde is the guy to exploit them.

Yeh, good post. On the assumption we're right and he disposes of Yarde I would LOVE to see Beterbiev vs Bivol. I'd actually favour Bivol on points in that one.

[Terminator666]

Didn’t realise this wasn’t box office- excellent

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[MightyWarrior]

Of course if you’re betting your house it’s gotta be Berb in about 7 ( bookies think that ) but as an outside bet Yarde is a good one: he’s certainly not gonna be overawed after that Russian job, a loss that’ll probably help him, he’s got bottle and he’s got fast hands. If he can avoid the heavy artillery long enough to land his own, it could get interesting. I just had a bet on Yarde KO at 6/1, to add to the drama

[forcefraser]

One sided shellacking.

Levels will be very evident here. Beterbiev has 18 pro fights and 18 straight ko`s. Only 5 defeats in 300 amateur fights.

Yarde has beaten Lyndon Arthur

He`ll get pasted in double quick time

[TheLeprechaun]

I'm picking Yarde. I think he can destroy Beterbiev on the inside.

Really, what makes you think that, esp given Berb seems very comfortable on the inside (witness the consecutive uppercuts he finished Smith with).

I just think Yarde has much faster hands and that will show on the inside. Yarde has showed a good chin, takes the sting out of shots defensively and I think it's a bad style for a tight at 175 Beterbiev at 38 years old. Not to say Beterbiev doesn't have a strong chance of course but Yarde is more mature now and has gone through the loss to Arthur in conjunction to the loss to Kovalev. I think Beterbiev is going to take the boxer style and Yarde is going to be pressing. Yarde has to avoid big shots and land his own but keep the pressure on, stand his ground and let his hands go and I really think he can hurt Beterbiev. The difference in hand speed is quite big and Yarde could just be the wrong style for Beterbiev at this point. Yarde has to come out and give him no respect. Bully him.

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Kovalev told RingIQ TV: “He’s very naturally strong and physically strong, and right now, he has a very big experience from amateur and more than ten fights in the pro and all fights finished by KO.

“Anthony Yarde in my opinion isn’t ready right now to fight Artur Beterbiev because he didn’t have a test like in real fights. When he fought me, I was drained of energy because I lost a lot of pounds for the light heavyweight division; I should have moved up to the next division because it’s not possible to make 175, and 2019 was for me the hardest year of my boxing career.

“My first fight was scheduled for June and then rescheduled for August. It was a very hard year for me. That was three and a half years ago, and he got more experience for this fight, more physically in conditioning.

“I think it’s going to be an interesting fight, but in my opinion, Artur will smash him. I was in trouble when I fought Anthony Yarde. I was in trouble in round number seven or eight because I was drained of my energy by losing weight.

“I lost more than 15 pounds for this fight. He couldn’t stop me. What I think so, Artur will finish him in the middle of the fight. It’s boxing.

“I’m interested in watching this too. In my opinion, Artur is naturally strong and mentally he has the background that is very, very big in two Olympic games, and world championship. He has big experience and mentally more older than Anthony Yarde.

“Not later than six. I think so, five, six. They’re both big, strong and smart.

“Therefore, it’s an interesting fight, but I think so, Beterbiev will smash him before the middle of the fight. Everything depends on setting it up.

“If Artur is rating him enough and will be ready for the fight, yeah, I think it’s going to be a win for Artur. Also, if Anthony is going to be ready for this fight but mentally, it’s the most important to be ready mentally. If he can be ready mentally, he can show his big heart, but we’ll see.”

[MightyWarrior]

It does seem crazy to give someone who’s only had 11 amateur fights q chance against a generational talent like Beterbiev, I mean why don’t the bookies have it at 20/1 ? Tight bastards

[Delta Jay]

I'm with you. I re-watched the Smith fight last night and while Yarde won't be as gung-ho as Smith, I was still struck by how good Berb's footwork is... those viewing him solely through the lens of a heavy-handed slugger are making a big mistake IMO.

He keeps his feet a million miles apart to generate that power and still manages to move them well and stay close. BUT I think when you have them that far apart it can let you come off balance when you get hit from the correct angle. I do think Bert has some very slight vulnerabilities but I don’t think Yarde is the guy to exploit them.

Yeh, good post. On the assumption we're right and he disposes of Yarde I would LOVE to see Beterbiev vs Bivol. I'd actually favour Bivol on points in that one.

Who was it Bivol fought over here? Am I right in thinking he was hurt?

I think Bivol can Outland him and defend the bombs coming back over 12 for sure, but that’s a proper fight. Absolutely love to see it.

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He keeps his feet a million miles apart to generate that power and still manages to move them well and stay close. BUT I think when you have them that far apart it can let you come off balance when you get hit from the correct angle. I do think Bert has some very slight vulnerabilities but I don’t think Yarde is the guy to exploit them.

Yeh, good post. On the assumption we're right and he disposes of Yarde I would LOVE to see Beterbiev vs Bivol. I'd actually favour Bivol on points in that one.

Who was it Bivol fought over here? Am I right in thinking he was hurt?

I think Bivol can Outland him and defend the bombs coming back over 12 for sure, but that’s a proper fight. Absolutely love to see it.

Spider Richards

[Counter-puncher]

I'm picking Yarde. I think he can destroy Beterbiev on the inside.

Really, what makes you think that, esp given Berb seems very comfortable on the inside (witness the consecutive uppercuts he finished Smith with).

I just think Yarde has much faster hands and that will show on the inside. Yarde has showed a good chin, takes the sting out of shots defensively and I think it's a bad style for a tight at 175 Beterbiev at 38 years old. Not to say Beterbiev doesn't have a strong chance of course but Yarde is more mature now and has gone through the loss to Arthur in conjunction to the loss to Kovalev. I think Beterbiev is going to take the boxer style and Yarde is going to be pressing. Yarde has to avoid big shots and land his own but keep the pressure on, stand his ground and let his hands go and I really think he can hurt Beterbiev. The difference in hand speed is quite big and Yarde could just be the wrong style for Beterbiev at this point. Yarde has to come out and give him no respect. Bully him.

This is the absolute definition of optimism.

[Deserter]

Really, what makes you think that, esp given Berb seems very comfortable on the inside (witness the consecutive uppercuts he finished Smith with).

I just think Yarde has much faster hands and that will show on the inside. Yarde has showed a good chin, takes the sting out of shots defensively and I think it's a bad style for a tight at 175 Beterbiev at 38 years old. Not to say Beterbiev doesn't have a strong chance of course but Yarde is more mature now and has gone through the loss to Arthur in conjunction to the loss to Kovalev. I think Beterbiev is going to take the boxer style and Yarde is going to be pressing. Yarde has to avoid big shots and land his own but keep the pressure on, stand his ground and let his hands go and I really think he can hurt Beterbiev. The difference in hand speed is quite big and Yarde could just be the wrong style for Beterbiev at this point. Yarde has to come out and give him no respect. Bully him.

This is the absolute definition of optimism.

Tend to agree, but appreciate Lep sharing his PoV.
There are a few things I'd politely disagree with, but I honestly would be shocked if Yarde tries to bully him, don't think that will be his gameplan at all. If it is, think he'll just end up like Smith as seen nothing in his defensive make-up to suggest he'll be able to avoid walking onto something.

[Counter-puncher]

the first time Yarde even gets hit with a jab he won't be thinking of bullying his little sister any more never mind Beterbiev

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Anthony Yarde: "When I Do Hurt Beterbiev, I’m Kinda Person Who’s Gonna Finish The Job"

“They’re different fighters, I believe,” Yarde told BT Sport’s Jo Ankier during an interview that aired on the British cable channel and on YouTube. “Kovalev was a lot more cautious. I don’t feel like Beterbiev, he’s as cautious. I feel like he’s very confident in his wrecking ability. And I feel like that’s why he’s been tagged a few times and been hurt. But I don’t think he has been hurt by me yet. So, when I do hurt him, I’m the kinda person who’s gonna finish the job.”

“There has been respect between me and Beterbiev, because I feel like we both know what each other’s capable of,” Yarde said. “That’s what makes this fight so exciting, the explosion.”

Bless him.

[Monzon83]

Surprises me 9 people have picked Yarde to win.

That's a lot more votes than i thought he would get.

[black panther]

This is the same Yarde who lost to a one handed Lyndon Arthur.

All the credit in the world if he manages to pull a win out of the bag but I just don't see it.

[Oiky]

Yarde getting rocked, dropped and stopped

[Manchester Hitman]

Decided last night to go to the fight, so I bought a couple of tickets.

You guys all claiming Yarde gets beat easily better hope there is no signal in the arena. Oherwise I will be unbearable on here once Anthony clips this dude ...come on!!

[cormack]

is there another upset on the cards ..
Yarde beating Beterbiev seems like to much of a stretch .

[jameswilson]

Is Yarde still with Tunde?

Yes

Embarrassing as f uck at the weigh in again.

Stopping just short of pushing Yarde out the way for the stare down.

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WEIGH-IN REPORT FROM LONDON

WBC/IBF/WBO light heavyweight titles — 12 rounds
Artur Beterbiev 174.5 pounds vs. Anthony Yarde 174.25
Judges: Jerome Lades, Jun Bae Lim and Robin Taylor. Referee: Steve Gray;

WBA flyweight championship — 12 rounds
Artem Dalakian 111.6 vs. David Jimenez 111.1

Moses Itauma 248 vs. Marcel Bode 220 (heavyweights — 4 rounds);

Tommy Fletcher 199.4 vs. Darryl Sharp 188.5 (cruiserweights — 6 rounds);

Karol Itauma 174.1 vs. Ezequiel Maderna 174.7 (light heavyweights — 10 rounds).