Boxing: Artur Beterbiev vs Anthony Yarde

[Kasabus]

Artur Beterbiev successfully defends his title against Anthony Yarde.

The early rounds were tough for both boxers and Yarde is able to keep up with Beterbiev. He was even able to connect some good shots on Beterbiev. But the champion is always a champion and after being fairly outscored at some point, he came out aggressive in 4th round and that's where the trouble on Yarde started.

I thought Yarde, that fully turned serious during the period of his training, will last a whole fight but ended up short.

He's quite lucky because his camp decided to stop the fight before Yarde mops the ring with his face and somehow, I'm confidently sure that Yarde is now embarrassed after all the talks that he did, all those big boy words from him saying that he can literally take-on Artur Beterbiev who got a flawless record with a non-stop KO streak.

I reckon the fight was already decided from 5th round onwards because Yarde was taking much damage and already having troubles to breath thus, he was very different from what we saw from him in the first 3-4 rounds where he's well composed and seems like he can really manage.

[Erumo]

That is always humiliating when you talk shit heavily and someone shuts your mouth with a KO With this lose, Yarde has pretty much spoiled his record. His next opponents can be either Smith, either Ramirez, either Bivol. Among them it does not look he has much chances or be obvious favourite. Beterbievs perfect scenario would be fight and knockout Bivol, and he could finish his career with undefeated, with all belts and perfect record of a knockout in every fight.

[Jawhead999]

That is always humiliating when you talk shit heavily and someone shuts your mouth with a KO With this lose, Yarde has pretty much spoiled his record. His next opponents can be either Smith, either Ramirez, either Bivol. Among them it does not look he has much chances or be obvious favourite. Beterbievs perfect scenario would be fight and knockout Bivol, and he could finish his career with undefeated, with all belts and perfect record of a knockout in every fight.

Yarde doesn't really a complete trash talker, Mayweather, Lopez, and McGregor are really a true trash talkers, it's really satisfying to see they got beaten, except Mayweather which hasn't losing any single match.

It will be a sweat winning if Beterbiev will win against Bivol via knock out, it's just like beating the last boss and get the most excellent/highest result. I'm not sure if Beterbiev can retire after that, I think it's high likely there's will be a rematch.

[btc_angela]

That is always humiliating when you talk shit heavily and someone shuts your mouth with a KO With this lose, Yarde has pretty much spoiled his record. His next opponents can be either Smith, either Ramirez, either Bivol. Among them it does not look he has much chances or be obvious favourite. Beterbievs perfect scenario would be fight and knockout Bivol, and he could finish his career with undefeated, with all belts and perfect record of a knockout in every fight.

But if you saw his post fight interview, it seems he has accepted his faith with the KO or stoppage lost. He said that his team saw something that they need to wave the white flag.

However, he might have a chance against Smith, but might face a different fight with Ramirez, very difficult for him and most likely going to lose against the version of Bivol. The fight though that we all wanted is the all Russian brawl between Bivol and Beterbiev.

[cydrix]

Artur Beterbiev successfully defends his title against Anthony Yarde.

The early rounds were tough for both boxers and Yarde is able to keep up with Beterbiev. He was even able to connect some good shots on Beterbiev. But the champion is always a champion and after being fairly outscored at some point, he came out aggressive in 4th round and that's where the trouble on Yarde started.

Beterbiev dominated the rest of the fight, wearing down Yarde with his power punches. Yarde showed heart and tried to come back, but Beterbiev's relentless pressure was too much for him. In the end, Beterbiev won by TKO in the 8th round, successfully defending his title.

Yarde put up a good fight against Beterbiev, and it's not easy to knock out Beterbiev, who is known for his toughness and granite chin. He absorbed Yarde's punches and continued to march forward, ultimately wearing down his opponent and securing the victory. The fight was a testament to Beterbiev's skills as a champion boxer.

[inthelongrun]

I reckon the fight was already decided from 5th round onwards because Yarde was taking much damage and already having troubles to breath thus, he was very different from what we saw from him in the first 3-4 rounds where he's well composed and seems like he can really manage.

I forgot which round when Yarde started to open his mouth but that was clearly the signal that he is about to be done unless he catches Beterbiev first. I am surprised he survived that long. Yarde without a doubt has a warrior's heart as it reached round 8 before he finally got hurt and down. When he was knocked down he was clearly out, his facial reaction showed it but he was undecided whether to quit or not so the referee signals the fight to continue. Good thing his corner stopped it before Beterbiev could unleash more punishing blows.

Hopefully, Bivol is next for Beterbiev as we all want to see undisputed champions in all of boxing's divisions.

[LUCKMCFLY]

And it could he could larger and boost his psychology that he can defeat him because the fight is going to be in his country, so he has what we call homecourt advantage but not sure if this is true in boxing. So yeah, we will see if he has what it takes, I mean accepting it shows that he has big balls already, but facing him in the ring could be different for Yarde when he taste the first punch of Beterbiev.

Homecourt advantage, so is the home crowd, might really be an advantage but that was all useless if a boxer is really up against a tough opponent.

Artur Beterbiev is not new to pressure and seems won't really be affected much fighting against a crowd.

Yarde on the other hand should take advantage of any advantages in this fight. A boost of morale because of the crowd is a big help but that is nothing if he can't perform well in the actual fight.

It is this type of advantage that Yarde needs, many are of the opinion that the winner will be Beterbiev, however I think that now as things have turned out, we cannot say much, we do not know what type of training Yarde has, or how he is Facing him he looks very positive, for him he will be the winner of this fight, I don't know how to make a bet, on the one hand there is a Beterbiev who has a lot of experience and who can do many beautiful things and can give us a show of boxing technique and strategy On the other hand, there is Yarde who is hungry to be one of the best and beat this great one, I could not be partial for now.

I reckon the fight was already decided from 5th round onwards because Yarde was taking much damage and already having troubles to breath thus, he was very different from what we saw from him in the first 3-4 rounds where he's well composed and seems like he can really manage.

I forgot which round when Yarde started to open his mouth but that was clearly the signal that he is about to be done unless he catches Beterbiev first. I am surprised he survived that long. Yarde without a doubt has a warrior's heart as it reached round 8 before he finally got hurt and down. When he was knocked down he was clearly out, his facial reaction showed it but he was undecided whether to quit or not so the referee signals the fight to continue. Good thing his corner stopped it before Beterbiev could unleash more punishing blows.

Hopefully, Bivol is next for Beterbiev as we all want to see undisputed champions in all of boxing's divisions.

Well, the truth is, as the Yarde fight was, I saw it as a disappointment, particularly I expected much more from him, that is why I have always said that "he who talks a lot does little," is a very wise saying that is said where I live Well, Yarde spoke more than normal, and that is something that is not good in boxing, although for publicity reasons I don't know if they force him to say that or they simply do it to boast themselves, and that is an attitude very bad, it is better that others tell you that you are good, but when there are people who say they are very good, this type of thing happens and then they have nothing more to do than bow their heads.

Mauricio Sulaiman threatens to block Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol due to Russia sanctions

Artur Beterbiev wants to fight Dmitry Bivol for undisputed light heavyweight supremacy. Dmitry Bivol wants to fight Artur Beterbiev for undisputed light heavyweight supremacy. Bob Arum and Eddie Hearn have, usually grudgingly, acknowledged that they’d let Artur Beterbiev fight Dmitry Bivol for undisputed light heavyweight supremacy.

Mauricio Sulaiman says no. Speaking to Izquierdazo, the WBC head honcho said that Bivol had yet to approach the WBC about the fight, but that the sanctioning body was “very clear” about its position on Russian and Belarusian fighters. Thus, mandatory challenger Callum Smith is next on the docket.

Source: https://www.badlefthook.com/2023/1/31/23580557/mauricio-sulaiman-threatens-block-artur-beterbiev-vs-dmitry-bivol-russia-sanctions-boxing-news-2023

Well here things start to get a bit ugly with this type of threats, I don't like these things, because they are tempting against the sport, and since I have never been in favor of bans or that they have to discredit a athlete for being from a country X, because I totally disagree with these things that what you do is tarnish the sport and damage everything.

[Kemarit]

And Bivol also targeting Canelo for a rematch either 168 or 175, so this fight might have to wait then as this will be Bivol's priority for sure. And if he won against Canelo again then go for the unification, that will be the perfect scenario.

Bivol targeting Canelo? Maybe that's the other way around and Canelo is the one targeting Bivol for a rematch.

Bivol in his statement is willing to go down to 168 lbs, Canelo's fighting weight, and with that we can say that he is the one chasing Alvarez if he is willing to go to that weight. And remember that he is a natural 175 lbs, he started his career at this weight already.

Bivol doesn't target a big name without a good return. He will only fight those boxers with hold titles regardless of their popularity.

Definitely at this point in his career, he has a title and beat Canelo.

There is also no way that Bivol will move down and fight at 168 lbs. If Canelo wants a rematch, he's the one to need to adjust.

That's exactly my point, so he is targeting Canelo now to get his belt at 168 lbs.

[Japinat]

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news but it seems that there's a new stumbling block for the Bivol-Beterbiev unification fight.

WBC President Shuts Down Beterbiev Vs. Bivol, Artur Must Fight Callum Smith Next

Bivol is ineligible to fight Beterbiev because the World Boxing Council prohibits Russian fighters from fighting for their titles. Although Beterbiev (19-0, 19 KOs) is Russian, he lives and fights out of Montreal, Canada.
This means Beterbiev will need to face Callum Smith (29-1, 21 KOs) next unless Bivol asks for an exception or if Artur vacates the WBC title. Since Beterbiev & Bivol are interested in fighting for the undisputed championship at 175, vacating the WBC belt is not an option.

Although, this news is not yet a final because I think Bivol can somehow ask for an exception just like what is stated above but I don't think the pressure is lifted yet for the entire Russian nation, which includes Bivol.

[Pamadar]

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news but it seems that there's a new stumbling block for the Bivol-Beterbiev unification fight.

WBC President Shuts Down Beterbiev Vs. Bivol, Artur Must Fight Callum Smith Next

Bivol is ineligible to fight Beterbiev because the World Boxing Council prohibits Russian fighters from fighting for their titles. Although Beterbiev (19-0, 19 KOs) is Russian, he lives and fights out of Montreal, Canada.
This means Beterbiev will need to face Callum Smith (29-1, 21 KOs) next unless Bivol asks for an exception or if Artur vacates the WBC title. Since Beterbiev & Bivol are interested in fighting for the undisputed championship at 175, vacating the WBC belt is not an option.

Although, this news is not yet a final because I think Bivol can somehow ask for an exception just like what is stated above but I don't think the pressure is lifted yet for the entire Russian nation, which includes Bivol.

With that news, what we can do from now is to wait for further updates if Bivol will take his option to fight Arthur, for the fans, knowing that both champs are willing to take one another is something that will really delight them.

Waiting to hear more about this potential fight to take place, else, we will be seeing them fighting different opponents.

[Japinat]

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news but it seems that there's a new stumbling block for the Bivol-Beterbiev unification fight.

WBC President Shuts Down Beterbiev Vs. Bivol, Artur Must Fight Callum Smith Next

Bivol is ineligible to fight Beterbiev because the World Boxing Council prohibits Russian fighters from fighting for their titles. Although Beterbiev (19-0, 19 KOs) is Russian, he lives and fights out of Montreal, Canada.
This means Beterbiev will need to face Callum Smith (29-1, 21 KOs) next unless Bivol asks for an exception or if Artur vacates the WBC title. Since Beterbiev & Bivol are interested in fighting for the undisputed championship at 175, vacating the WBC belt is not an option.

Although, this news is not yet a final because I think Bivol can somehow ask for an exception just like what is stated above but I don't think the pressure is lifted yet for the entire Russian nation, which includes Bivol.

With that news, what we can do from now is to wait for further updates if Bivol will take his option to fight Arthur, for the fans, knowing that both champs are willing to take one another is something that will really delight them.

Waiting to hear more about this potential fight to take place, else, we will be seeing them fighting different opponents.

Right, but we should consider already that Beterbiev has to fight other boxers in the meantime while Bivol is doing the necessary the stuffs to make the unification fight happen but first I think he deserve to have a couple of weeks of rest and have some bond with his family as he was busy lately for preparing about this fight. Also, the link I've provided also contains that WBC are rooting for Beterbiev that he will fight Callum Smith.

[lionheart78]

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news but it seems that there's a new stumbling block for the Bivol-Beterbiev unification fight.

WBC President Shuts Down Beterbiev Vs. Bivol, Artur Must Fight Callum Smith Next

Bivol is ineligible to fight Beterbiev because the World Boxing Council prohibits Russian fighters from fighting for their titles. Although Beterbiev (19-0, 19 KOs) is Russian, he lives and fights out of Montreal, Canada.
This means Beterbiev will need to face Callum Smith (29-1, 21 KOs) next unless Bivol asks for an exception or if Artur vacates the WBC title. Since Beterbiev & Bivol are interested in fighting for the undisputed championship at 175, vacating the WBC belt is not an option.

Although, this news is not yet a final because I think Bivol can somehow ask for an exception just like what is stated above but I don't think the pressure is lifted yet for the entire Russian nation, which includes Bivol.

With that news, what we can do from now is to wait for further updates if Bivol will take his option to fight Arthur, for the fans, knowing that both champs are willing to take one another is something that will really delight them.

Waiting to hear more about this potential fight to take place, else, we will be seeing them fighting different opponents.

When money talks there is always an exemption.  If the regulatory board that forbid russian boxer for a title fight saw a huge amount of money to pour in a fight, they will make lots of excuses for the fight to happen. 

I am really curious how will the find ends if ever Bivol and Beterbiev fight.  Though I like Bivol to win, it looks like Beterbiev has a better chance to win the fight.  Looking at their previous opponent, Joe Smith Jr., Beterbiev put an impressive performance knocking out Smith Jr., while Bicol won against the same opponent via unanimous decision.

[goinmerry]

Artur Beterbiev successfully defends his title against Anthony Yarde.

The early rounds were tough for both boxers and Yarde is able to keep up with Beterbiev. He was even able to connect some good shots on Beterbiev. But the champion is always a champion and after being fairly outscored at some point, he came out aggressive in 4th round and that's where the trouble on Yarde started.

I thought Yarde, that fully turned serious during the period of his training, will last a whole fight but ended up short.

He's quite lucky because his camp decided to stop the fight before Yarde mops the ring with his face and somehow, I'm confidently sure that Yarde is now embarrassed after all the talks that he did, all those big boy words from him saying that he can literally take-on Artur Beterbiev who got a flawless record with a non-stop KO streak.

I reckon the fight was already decided from 5th round onwards because Yarde was taking much damage and already having troubles to breath thus, he was very different from what we saw from him in the first 3-4 rounds where he's well composed and seems like he can really manage.

Yes, I have to agree with you. After Yarde's impressive moves in the early rounds, Beterbiev comes out and unleashes the beast inside him.

From 5th round, Yarde might get shocked after noticing the change in Beterbiev's performance, and that resulted in him crashing his focus and ability to execute their plan during their training session.

Beterbiev is really a tough monster at that weight and I hope that no mandatory challenge will be given to him anymore.

Instead, he should fight Bivol as no other boxer in that division is a best match for Beterbiev.

[Yaunfitda]

Artur Beterbiev successfully defends his title against Anthony Yarde.

The early rounds were tough for both boxers and Yarde is able to keep up with Beterbiev. He was even able to connect some good shots on Beterbiev. But the champion is always a champion and after being fairly outscored at some point, he came out aggressive in 4th round and that's where the trouble on Yarde started.

I thought Yarde, that fully turned serious during the period of his training, will last a whole fight but ended up short.

He's quite lucky because his camp decided to stop the fight before Yarde mops the ring with his face and somehow, I'm confidently sure that Yarde is now embarrassed after all the talks that he did, all those big boy words from him saying that he can literally take-on Artur Beterbiev who got a flawless record with a non-stop KO streak.

I reckon the fight was already decided from 5th round onwards because Yarde was taking much damage and already having troubles to breath thus, he was very different from what we saw from him in the first 3-4 rounds where he's well composed and seems like he can really manage.

Yes, I have to agree with you. After Yarde's impressive moves in the early rounds, Beterbiev comes out and unleashes the beast inside him.

From 5th round, Yarde might get shocked after noticing the change in Beterbiev's performance, and that resulted in him crashing his focus and ability to execute their plan during their training session.

Beterbiev is really a tough monster at that weight and I hope that no mandatory challenge will be given to him anymore.

Instead, he should fight Bivol as no other boxer in that division is a best match for Beterbiev.

Beterbiev has also a different mindset, as compare to Yarde. I mean he keeps on grinding eventhough he says post fight that Yarde punch is hard and he had felt it. But he keeps on coming and although Yarde was very successful early, Beterbiev didn't see that instead he still believed in himself that he can knockout this big dude in front of him. And then Yarde's run out of gas as observe by @inthelongrun which is a bad sign for a boxer. It means that he has difficulty in breathing. And we all says that Yarde's problem is that he gas out in later round which could have been the case here again.

[Kemarit]

Artur Beterbiev successfully defends his title against Anthony Yarde.

The early rounds were tough for both boxers and Yarde is able to keep up with Beterbiev. He was even able to connect some good shots on Beterbiev. But the champion is always a champion and after being fairly outscored at some point, he came out aggressive in 4th round and that's where the trouble on Yarde started.

Beterbiev dominated the rest of the fight, wearing down Yarde with his power punches. Yarde showed heart and tried to come back, but Beterbiev's relentless pressure was too much for him. In the end, Beterbiev won by TKO in the 8th round, successfully defending his title.

Yarde put up a good fight against Beterbiev, and it's not easy to knock out Beterbiev, who is known for his toughness and granite chin. He absorbed Yarde's punches and continued to march forward, ultimately wearing down his opponent and securing the victory. The fight was a testament to Beterbiev's skills as a champion boxer.

I wouldn't actually say the Beterbiev dominated the rest of the fight, Yarde has some rounds under his belt and at the time of the stoppage he is ahead on points on 2 judges.

It's that that he is slowing down and getting tired as the fight goes on. Although he said that he is reserving his energy because he wanted the fight to go into distance so that he will have a chance. However, Beterbiev has other plans and just like that, one punch and changes the complexion and he secure a big victory in front of Yarde's home crowd.

[harizen]

I wouldn't actually say the Beterbiev dominated the rest of the fight, Yarde has some rounds under his belt and at the time of the stoppage he is ahead on points on 2 judges.

It's that that he is slowing down and getting tired as the fight goes on. Although he said that he is reserving his energy because he wanted the fight to go into distance so that he will have a chance. However, Beterbiev has other plans and just like that, one punch and changes the complexion and he secure a big victory in front of Yarde's home crowd.

Fair enough, Yarde isn't really turned into a free punching bag. He did great at the early rounds and Beterbiev even admits he feels those.

However, a champion is a champion and we clearly see that stamina plays a big role here. While Yarde is giving Beterbiev some hard punches, that wasn't able to keep up the entire fight. Beterbiev surely feels that those hard punches in the early rounds become lighter in the later rounds to the point that he can now withstand it even not in pure defense mode.

Beterbiev is really to the highest level and Yarde isn't the one who can bring this guy down.

[Baofeng]

I wouldn't actually say the Beterbiev dominated the rest of the fight, Yarde has some rounds under his belt and at the time of the stoppage he is ahead on points on 2 judges.

It's that that he is slowing down and getting tired as the fight goes on. Although he said that he is reserving his energy because he wanted the fight to go into distance so that he will have a chance. However, Beterbiev has other plans and just like that, one punch and changes the complexion and he secure a big victory in front of Yarde's home crowd.

Fair enough, Yarde isn't really turned into a free punching bag. He did great at the early rounds and Beterbiev even admits he feels those.

Yes, Yarde did try to make the best of this fight in his favor and winning early.

However, a champion is a champion and we clearly see that stamina plays a big role here. While Yarde is giving Beterbiev some hard punches, that wasn't able to keep up the entire fight. Beterbiev surely feels that those hard punches in the early rounds become lighter in the later rounds to the point that he can now withstand it even not in pure defense mode.

Beterbiev is really to the highest level and Yarde isn't the one who can bring this guy down.

This what really separate the champions for the rest of those challengers, they know how to level up their performance if they know that they might be behind in the fight. And as the fight goes on, Yarde is fading while Beterbiev is getting stronger and punches are harder. That's why when he hit Yarde, who is already tiring, the toll on his was great and he went down. And then Beterbiev pouncing his prey for another knock down and the corner can't take it anymore seeing Yarde getting more damage.

[LUCKMCFLY]

We all know that the favorite he is artur beterbiev because as we all know how he fight inside the ring he has a record of 18- 0 while Anthony yarde has a 22 - 2 record but one thing is for sure this fight will be a good fight for both fighter their experience of fighting. Will lead them to be more tough in defense and a good open punch. So for this fight ill go for Artur Beterbiev and for sure until the end of the last round they will give us a good fight.

Most likely this is a good fight since both fighters are explosive and capable of knocking out each other. Unless both of them will try to fight safely knowing a single mistake can put them to sleep. Everyone is expecting Beterbiev to have an easy fight here but we will see. I am also expecting Beterbiev to have an easy destruction on Yarde. Unless Beterbiev's age stops him from doing what his mind wanted to do. Let's not forget Beterbiev's age is past the prime for a normal fighter. And if not Yarde, Beterbiev will lose sooner or later if he won't retire.

Another factor for Yarde to take advantage of is the fight happening in his own backyard. Lucky for him that a 3-belt champion is the one traveling on his home turf. The last time Beterbiev fought in the UK was when he lost to the current unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in London Olympics. I am just hoping that the officiating will be done fairly.

Wow I remember when Usyk beat Beterbiev, the truth seemed very unfair to me, I saw Beterbiev much stronger and with more potential, but in the Olympics things always happen that make us angry, however, going back to the fight between these two big, it's as you say, apparently the big favorite to win is Beterbiev, and at the same time it makes me feel a little pity because Yarde has a lot of confidence in himself and thinks that he will beat up Beterbiev, this is something that he doesn't I know at what point there could be a clear advantage in the fight, but since the favorite for many is still Beterbiev, I think that Yarde must already have something in mind, perhaps 1.2. 3 plans just in case.

Ring Ratings Update: Anthony Yarde gains in losing, Liam Smith crashes middleweight

Artur Beterbiev turned back the spirited challenge of Anthony Yarde, halting The Ring’s No. 7-rated light heavyweight contender in the eighth-round of a thrilling shootout in London on January 28. Beterbiev (19-0, 19 KOs) retained his three 175-pound belts with the hard-earned TKO victory but his impressive performance was not enough to move him from his current No. 2 spot in the light heavyweight rankings back into the top ranking that he had occupied until Dmitry Bivol ascended to No. 1 with is Fighter-of-the-Year campaign in 2022.

“Artur Beterbiev retained his IBF, WBC and WBO titles against Anthony Yarde in a terrific scrap. High-end savagery,” said Anson Wainwright. “Really good back and forth until Beterbiev finally got to Yarde, who wilted under heavy fire in the eighth round. Beterbiev might be showing some signs of slippage but it’s going to take a helluva fighter to beat him still. No movement and I’d keep Yarde where he is for his performance.”

Source:https://www.ringtv.com/649102-ring-ratings-update-anthony-yarde-gains-in-losing-liam-smith-crashes-middleweight/

[Cryptmuster]

This what really separate the champions for the rest of those challengers, they know how to level up their performance if they know that they might be behind in the fight. And as the fight goes on, Yarde is fading while Beterbiev is getting stronger and punches are harder. That's why when he hit Yarde, who is already tiring, the toll on his was great and he went down. And then Beterbiev pouncing his prey for another knock down and the corner can't take it anymore seeing Yarde getting more damage.

I read about the conclusion of the fight, not everything was so clear, at the time the fight was stopped, according to the records of two judges, the Briton was in the lead, but Biterbiev decided not to be satisfied with dubious refereeing decisions. ) Who knows, I read the opinion of experts, some of them think that if the fight lasted all the rounds, then perhaps the judges could even give the victory to Yarda (but this is just an assumption).

Beterbiev obviously expected to finish this fight ahead of schedule, he put a lot of effort into every blow, even with his left hand, it takes a lot of strength, and perhaps if Yarde had lasted until the end, the ending of the fight can be completely different, but we won’t know this anymore, Beterbiev’s strategy worked.

[Vaculin]

This what really separate the champions for the rest of those challengers, they know how to level up their performance if they know that they might be behind in the fight. And as the fight goes on, Yarde is fading while Beterbiev is getting stronger and punches are harder. That's why when he hit Yarde, who is already tiring, the toll on his was great and he went down. And then Beterbiev pouncing his prey for another knock down and the corner can't take it anymore seeing Yarde getting more damage.

I read about the conclusion of the fight, not everything was so clear, at the time the fight was stopped, according to the records of two judges, the Briton was in the lead, but Biterbiev decided not to be satisfied with dubious refereeing decisions. ) Who knows, I read the opinion of experts, some of them think that if the fight lasted all the rounds, then perhaps the judges could even give the victory to Yarda (but this is just an assumption).

Could've if ever the fight will be on the hands of the judges, but judging their fight before it was stopped, Yarde was already having some troubles breathing and he's somehow wasted already as if he can't keep up with Beterbiev anymore. So, there's a big chance that Beterbiev will score a KO victory and not a TKO. Yarde was just lucky because his team are already keeping an eye for him, even if it hurts for them to do it, they have to just to save Yarde from further injury from receiving Beterbiev's vicious punch as the champion was just starting to get heated.