Boxing: Artur Beterbiev vs Anthony Yarde

[Baofeng]

And this is what Yarde has to say:

“The journey has been emotional," said Yarde during an interview with Behind the Gloves. "Ups and downs, downs and ups. We're here again but this time it feels right. Last time it was like desperation. Doing the unheard of like going to Russia. This time, the opportunity has come and it feels right.” 

https://www.boxingscene.com/yarde-on-beterbiev-showdown-this-time-opportunity-come-it-feels-right--171117

Yeah, I do agree that it has been a journey for him, fighting Kovalev in Russia when he doesn't have that much experience.

Now 3 years after, he will have to face Beterviev, he has the experience right now, however, I don't think that it will be enough against a hard punching in Beterviev, and probably this is the reason why no one has voted on Yarde in this community. They know that it will be tough for Yarde to overcome the champion.

[Saisher]

And this is what Yarde has to say:

“The journey has been emotional," said Yarde during an interview with Behind the Gloves. "Ups and downs, downs and ups. We're here again but this time it feels right. Last time it was like desperation. Doing the unheard of like going to Russia. This time, the opportunity has come and it feels right.” 

https://www.boxingscene.com/yarde-on-beterbiev-showdown-this-time-opportunity-come-it-feels-right--171117

Yeah, I do agree that it has been a journey for him, fighting Kovalev in Russia when he doesn't have that much experience.

Now 3 years after, he will have to face Beterviev, he has the experience right now, however, I don't think that it will be enough against a hard punching in Beterviev, and probably this is the reason why no one has voted on Yarde in this community. They know that it will be tough for Yarde to overcome the champion.

It's not enough to fight someone who has beaten all of his opponents by knockout, it's a long shot for Yarde but he is just a cherry-picked fight, the real challenge for Beterbiev is Bivol, I've seen how Beterbiev seriously hurt his opponents with a barrage of punches I hope he will not suffer injuries, he should not engage and use his head to frustrate him and pile up points, we all hope that after this fight there will be a Light Heavyweight unification between Bvol and Beterbiev.   

[stadus]

And this is what Yarde has to say:

“The journey has been emotional," said Yarde during an interview with Behind the Gloves. "Ups and downs, downs and ups. We're here again but this time it feels right. Last time it was like desperation. Doing the unheard of like going to Russia. This time, the opportunity has come and it feels right.” 

https://www.boxingscene.com/yarde-on-beterbiev-showdown-this-time-opportunity-come-it-feels-right--171117

Yeah, I do agree that it has been a journey for him, fighting Kovalev in Russia when he doesn't have that much experience.

Now 3 years after, he will have to face Beterviev, he has the experience right now, however, I don't think that it will be enough against a hard punching in Beterviev, and probably this is the reason why no one has voted on Yarde in this community. They know that it will be tough for Yarde to overcome the champion.

It's not enough to fight someone who has beaten all of his opponents by knockout, it's a long shot for Yarde but he is just a cherry-picked fight, the real challenge for Beterbiev is Bivol, I've seen how Beterbiev seriously hurt his opponents with a barrage of punches I hope he will not suffer injuries, he should not engage and use his head to frustrate him and pile up points, we all hope that after this fight there will be a Light Heavyweight unification between Bvol and Beterbiev.   

Same here, I seriously don't think that Anthony Yarde can actually give a difference on this fight against the flawless knock-out artist who don't have any matches that was finished by a way of decision or even draw. All of Beterbiev's fight ended with either a TKO or KO and whether Yarde want it or not, he will be a part of Beterbiev's record. The most interesting fight will happen right after this fight, sorry for Yarde's fans out there, I'm not underestimating your man but he's biting more than he can chew.

[inthelongrun]

So maybe this fight becomes a one-sided affair just like the Inoue-Butler fight a few days ago. Well, at least this fight is probably a guaranteed KO fight, Beterbiev cannot lower his awareness too since Yarde is a KO artist too.

And we also have another title fight in the undercard, Artem Dalakian defending his belt against David Jiminez. Both are also undefeated. Maybe these guys will be more competitive than the main event, both guys are also capable of scoring KOs which makes it more compelling.

[Jating]

And this is what Yarde has to say:

“The journey has been emotional," said Yarde during an interview with Behind the Gloves. "Ups and downs, downs and ups. We're here again but this time it feels right. Last time it was like desperation. Doing the unheard of like going to Russia. This time, the opportunity has come and it feels right.” 

https://www.boxingscene.com/yarde-on-beterbiev-showdown-this-time-opportunity-come-it-feels-right--171117

Yeah, I do agree that it has been a journey for him, fighting Kovalev in Russia when he doesn't have that much experience.

Now 3 years after, he will have to face Beterviev, he has the experience right now, however, I don't think that it will be enough against a hard punching in Beterviev, and probably this is the reason why no one has voted on Yarde in this community. They know that it will be tough for Yarde to overcome the champion.

It's not enough to fight someone who has beaten all of his opponents by knockout, it's a long shot for Yarde but he is just a cherry-picked fight, the real challenge for Beterbiev is Bivol, I've seen how Beterbiev seriously hurt his opponents with a barrage of punches I hope he will not suffer injuries, he should not engage and use his head to frustrate him and pile up points, we all hope that after this fight there will be a Light Heavyweight unification between Bvol and Beterbiev.   

Same here, I seriously don't think that Anthony Yarde can actually give a difference on this fight against the flawless knock-out artist who don't have any matches that was finished by a way of decision or even draw. All of Beterbiev's fight ended with either a TKO or KO and whether Yarde want it or not, he will be a part of Beterbiev's record. The most interesting fight will happen right after this fight, sorry for Yarde's fans out there, I'm not underestimating your man but he's biting more than he can chew.

Yes, it will be interesting on who is Beterviev next opponent after this fight. We want Bivol, and if I'm not mistaken, Bob Arum, Beterviev's manager said that he is willing to negotiate to have this unification fight between this 2 Russian monsters.

As for Yarde, yes, I do agree that it will be hard for him to win because Beterviev is known to have knocking down all his opponents and possibility he will the next victim. Maybe he can so much experience, but it won't matter if his chin can't take the power of Beterviev.

[stadus]

And this is what Yarde has to say:

“The journey has been emotional," said Yarde during an interview with Behind the Gloves. "Ups and downs, downs and ups. We're here again but this time it feels right. Last time it was like desperation. Doing the unheard of like going to Russia. This time, the opportunity has come and it feels right.” 

https://www.boxingscene.com/yarde-on-beterbiev-showdown-this-time-opportunity-come-it-feels-right--171117

Yeah, I do agree that it has been a journey for him, fighting Kovalev in Russia when he doesn't have that much experience.

Now 3 years after, he will have to face Beterviev, he has the experience right now, however, I don't think that it will be enough against a hard punching in Beterviev, and probably this is the reason why no one has voted on Yarde in this community. They know that it will be tough for Yarde to overcome the champion.

It's not enough to fight someone who has beaten all of his opponents by knockout, it's a long shot for Yarde but he is just a cherry-picked fight, the real challenge for Beterbiev is Bivol, I've seen how Beterbiev seriously hurt his opponents with a barrage of punches I hope he will not suffer injuries, he should not engage and use his head to frustrate him and pile up points, we all hope that after this fight there will be a Light Heavyweight unification between Bvol and Beterbiev.   

Same here, I seriously don't think that Anthony Yarde can actually give a difference on this fight against the flawless knock-out artist who don't have any matches that was finished by a way of decision or even draw. All of Beterbiev's fight ended with either a TKO or KO and whether Yarde want it or not, he will be a part of Beterbiev's record. The most interesting fight will happen right after this fight, sorry for Yarde's fans out there, I'm not underestimating your man but he's biting more than he can chew.

Yes, it will be interesting on who is Beterviev next opponent after this fight. We want Bivol, and if I'm not mistaken, Bob Arum, Beterviev's manager said that he is willing to negotiate to have this unification fight between this 2 Russian monsters.

As for Yarde, yes, I do agree that it will be hard for him to win because Beterviev is known to have knocking down all his opponents and possibility he will the next victim. Maybe he can so much experience, but it won't matter if his chin can't take the power of Beterviev.

A big possibility that Yarde will just be an another trophy for Beterbiev that he will add to his record, it's also interesting to see this fight because Yarde made a few remarks that he will be the one who will scathe the Russian monster's record. I have doubts of course, but let's see how he plans on doing that because that won't be an easy attempt.

Yes, Bob Arum have said that he is inclined and interested to promote the undisputed fight between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev, given that Eddie Hearn will stay on the sideline because they aren't on the A-side.

[LUCKMCFLY]

When I hear these 2 names, I always wonder what would've happened if Kovalev and Beterbiev met each other around 7 years ago. Maybe one of them failed to become a big star since the loser will probably suffer a big KO/TKO. Nonetheless, Artur Beterbiev wasted many years and opportunities when he was fighting in Canada. He never tried to enforce and seemed contented not fighting then Canadian and fellow Canadian-based champions/superstars whom he is very capable of winning.

If ever Kovalev and Beterbiev met 7 years ago and the latter was the one who failed, chances is that Dmitrii Bivol is already the undisputed champion in the light-heavyweight division. You might wonder why? If they indeed met few years back and Kovalev was victorious then there's a good chance that this scenario might happen. First is Kovalev will be the 3-belt holder but then Canelo will replace him and eventually Canelo will lost his belt to Bivol which will mean that Bivol will end up holding all four belts in this division. Just a wild thought tho

Well I also think the same, I don't know but when establishing a possible fight between Canelo and Bivol I think that Bivol's power will end Canelo very quickly.

I don't know about Canelo, but he himself said that he had an injury to his hand and that he would like to have it operated on, this is something that you should pay attention to, because the most complicated operations, apart from the one on the brain, are the ones on the hands, and he, like boxeaodr needs to have very good hands, because when he misses, the gloves can't do the job for him, and for that reason I think that if it hits or if Bivol says yes to him it won't give him much of a chance.

Interesting:

Artur Beterbiev vs. Anthony Yarde - Undercard Information

As BoxingScene.com previously reported, the WBA flyweight championship clash between the champion Artem Dalakian from Ukraine and Costa Rican challenger David Jiminez will take place in support of the forthcoming Artur Beterbiev-Anthony Yarde showdown at the OVO Arena, Wembley on January 28, live on BT Sport.

Ilford man Yarde challenges for the WBC, WBO and IBF world light heavyweight titles held by the undefeated Montreal resident, who holds a record of 18 wins with all 18 coming via a stoppage.

Dalakian, 35, won his world title belt in February 2018 with a points victory over Brian Viloria and has subsequently made five successful defences. He is unbeaten in 21 professional fights, with 15 of his wins coming via stoppage.

Source: https://www.boxingscene.com/artur-beterbiev-vs-anthony-yarde-undercard-information--171176

[TravelMug]

And this is what Yarde has to say:

“The journey has been emotional," said Yarde during an interview with Behind the Gloves. "Ups and downs, downs and ups. We're here again but this time it feels right. Last time it was like desperation. Doing the unheard of like going to Russia. This time, the opportunity has come and it feels right.” 

https://www.boxingscene.com/yarde-on-beterbiev-showdown-this-time-opportunity-come-it-feels-right--171117

Yeah, I do agree that it has been a journey for him, fighting Kovalev in Russia when he doesn't have that much experience.

Now 3 years after, he will have to face Beterviev, he has the experience right now, however, I don't think that it will be enough against a hard punching in Beterviev, and probably this is the reason why no one has voted on Yarde in this community. They know that it will be tough for Yarde to overcome the champion.

It's not enough to fight someone who has beaten all of his opponents by knockout, it's a long shot for Yarde but he is just a cherry-picked fight, the real challenge for Beterbiev is Bivol, I've seen how Beterbiev seriously hurt his opponents with a barrage of punches I hope he will not suffer injuries, he should not engage and use his head to frustrate him and pile up points, we all hope that after this fight there will be a Light Heavyweight unification between Bvol and Beterbiev.   

Same here, I seriously don't think that Anthony Yarde can actually give a difference on this fight against the flawless knock-out artist who don't have any matches that was finished by a way of decision or even draw. All of Beterbiev's fight ended with either a TKO or KO and whether Yarde want it or not, he will be a part of Beterbiev's record. The most interesting fight will happen right after this fight, sorry for Yarde's fans out there, I'm not underestimating your man but he's biting more than he can chew.

Yes, it will be interesting on who is Beterviev next opponent after this fight. We want Bivol, and if I'm not mistaken, Bob Arum, Beterviev's manager said that he is willing to negotiate to have this unification fight between this 2 Russian monsters.

As for Yarde, yes, I do agree that it will be hard for him to win because Beterviev is known to have knocking down all his opponents and possibility he will the next victim. Maybe he can so much experience, but it won't matter if his chin can't take the power of Beterviev.

A big possibility that Yarde will just be an another trophy for Beterbiev that he will add to his record, it's also interesting to see this fight because Yarde made a few remarks that he will be the one who will scathe the Russian monster's record. I have doubts of course, but let's see how he plans on doing that because that won't be an easy attempt.

Yes, Bob Arum have said that he is inclined and interested to promote the undisputed fight between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev, given that Eddie Hearn will stay on the sideline because they aren't on the A-side.

Just make this fight more exciting as Yarde is throwing like trash talk against Beterviev this early on their fight. He really need to pysche himself up though, we all know that Beterviev is a monster so maybe this is a way for him to motivate himself because he will be facing the biggest fight of his career..

As for a possible Bivol fight, let's see, if Arum hinted that he wanted Beterviev to face Bivol then he can go and sit down with Hearn.

Probaby a good offer from him and Bivol and Hearn will accept it because it's going to be a unification fight as well.

[inthelongrun]

Interesting:

Artur Beterbiev vs. Anthony Yarde - Undercard Information

As BoxingScene.com previously reported, the WBA flyweight championship clash between the champion Artem Dalakian from Ukraine and Costa Rican challenger David Jiminez will take place in support of the forthcoming Artur Beterbiev-Anthony Yarde showdown at the OVO Arena, Wembley on January 28, live on BT Sport.

Ilford man Yarde challenges for the WBC, WBO and IBF world light heavyweight titles held by the undefeated Montreal resident, who holds a record of 18 wins with all 18 coming via a stoppage.

Dalakian, 35, won his world title belt in February 2018 with a points victory over Brian Viloria and has subsequently made five successful defences. He is unbeaten in 21 professional fights, with 15 of his wins coming via stoppage.

Source: https://www.boxingscene.com/artur-beterbiev-vs-anthony-yarde-undercard-information--171176

I always love to see boxing events that involve multiple championship fights or at the very least 50/50 fights. So this event is like a double-header already since we have 2 championship fights. Artur Beterbiev may be a huge favorite but he is in hostile territory and Yarde may take advantage of his youth in order to survive. I seemed to forget Dalakian already after he beat the former champion, Brian Viloria. I actually thought that he lost his belt already. Now Dalakian is facing an undefeated foe which makes it interesting to see.

[Jawhead999]

So maybe this fight becomes a one-sided affair just like the Inoue-Butler fight a few days ago. Well, at least this fight is probably a guaranteed KO fight, Beterbiev cannot lower his awareness too since Yarde is a KO artist too.

And we also have another title fight in the undercard, Artem Dalakian defending his belt against David Jiminez. Both are also undefeated. Maybe these guys will be more competitive than the main event, both guys are also capable of scoring KOs which makes it more compelling.

If Yarde can shut down everyone mouth by knocking out Beterbiev, it will become one of a biggest upset in the next year. Looking on the bookies, some people still consider Yarde can pulll an upset since the odds for Beterbiev is 1.13x. Maybe the betting option of Beterbiev win via KO the odds would be around 1.30x-1.50x which is still worth to bet.

I think Artem Dalakian will able to defend his belt against David Jiminez, it's true Jiminez might become a threat for Dalakian, but Dalakian is a Ukraine boxer, usually an Ukrainian or Russian has a strong chin.

[Kemarit]

So maybe this fight becomes a one-sided affair just like the Inoue-Butler fight a few days ago. Well, at least this fight is probably a guaranteed KO fight, Beterbiev cannot lower his awareness too since Yarde is a KO artist too.

And we also have another title fight in the undercard, Artem Dalakian defending his belt against David Jiminez. Both are also undefeated. Maybe these guys will be more competitive than the main event, both guys are also capable of scoring KOs which makes it more compelling.

If Yarde can shut down everyone mouth by knocking out Beterbiev, it will become one of a biggest upset in the next year. Looking on the bookies, some people still consider Yarde can pulll an upset since the odds for Beterbiev is 1.13x. Maybe the betting option of Beterbiev win via KO the odds would be around 1.30x-1.50x which is still worth to bet.

I think Artem Dalakian will able to defend his belt against David Jiminez, it's true Jiminez might become a threat for Dalakian, but Dalakian is a Ukraine boxer, usually an Ukrainian or Russian has a strong chin.

Yes, there are chance that the Dalakian vs Jimenez. Perhaps Dalakian is not known because he seldom travel outside of his native Ukraine. Defeated Brian Villoria in 2018 when obviously Villoria is no longer in his prime.

Jimenez though is the underdog in this fight, but it doesn't mean that he is a push over as he had a good skills and defeated Sandoval in their eliminator. Now he will face Dalakian in the underdog. Could be the best fight, I agree as compare to the main card.

[LUCKMCFLY]

sometimes there are many boxers who talk too much, without going very far, the case of Casimero is one, and even Canelo (With Messi).

And why you're drag Messi in boxing discussion

It's not a problem if the boxer is trash talkers, as long as they can prove their words, it will make the fight will be fire and hype. Canelo isn't really a trash talker and he's already proving himself to become the best on super middleweight division, now he's more clam since he was beaten by Bivol.

Casimero in his recent fight is actually he won, but the Japan's organizations and referee are favor on Japan's boxer, so they're cancelling the fight rather than continue the fight.

Ah, I just remembered that incident that went viral, it's even so much that even in Mexico a minister or someone with such political power asked before the Mexican court that Messi be classified as persona non grata in Mexico, which I think an exaggeration and at the same time I consider it a great lack of maturity, that has exploded in a series of controversies that in turn Ibrahimovic also threatened him, and boy is Ibrahimovic a very rude soccer player, his fighting style is quite strong, and Mike Tyson himself also urged him to do so, that he himself took care of it. As for Berterviev, I see that he is in very good shape, I think that what little I have seen of him I have liked and Yarde is a good boxer, but I think that Berterviev has a better lineup for now.


I was curious, I didn't know this about Beterbiev:

"I WANT TO HELP TYSON FURY PUNCH USYK" | Artur Beterbiev On Anthony Yarde Clash, Uysk Rivalry

Unified light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev speaks to Dev Sahni moments after his press conference with Anthony Yarde.

Beterbiev discusses his rivalry with Oleksandr Usyk, his ‘luck’ as a KO puncher and how he is looking forward to his January 28th clash at the OVO Arena, Wembley with Anthony Yarde live on BT Sport.

Source: https://www.saddoboxing.com/56890-i-want-to-help-tyson-fury-punch-usyk-artur-beterbiev-on-anthony-yarde-clash-uysk-rivalry.html

[Yaunfitda]

^^ I speculate that they could have been a rivalry between the two, Usyk is just one weight class above Beterviev and possible that they could be talks for them to fight. But we all know that Usyk when as high as HW win the belts against AJ and the rest is history.

And I think Usyk though can still drop to CW and then Beterview can go as high as that weight so maybe a superfight is also possible in the future between the two.

[bisdak40]

^^ I speculate that they could have been a rivalry between the two, Usyk is just one weight class above Beterviev and possible that they could be talks for them to fight. But we all know that Usyk when as high as HW win the belts against AJ and the rest is history.

And I think Usyk though can still drop to CW and then Beterview can go as high as that weight so maybe a superfight is also possible in the future between the two.

I don't think that a fight between Beterbiev and Usyk will happen because of money issue, i mean the big money fights is at the heavyweight division which Usyk is now comfortably fighting and a champion on that division. Beterbiev vs Usyk will only happen if there is someone who will promote/sponsor the fight and sell it as a resemblance of a war between Ukraine and Russia but i don't think that many fight fans would but to that idea.

[Japinat]

^^ I speculate that they could have been a rivalry between the two, Usyk is just one weight class above Beterviev and possible that they could be talks for them to fight. But we all know that Usyk when as high as HW win the belts against AJ and the rest is history.

And I think Usyk though can still drop to CW and then Beterview can go as high as that weight so maybe a superfight is also possible in the future between the two.

That is a good and epic fight worth to be watching if both camps can materialize it, although just like what @bisdak40 said, there will be some issues that will make it hard to happen. Otherwise, they can always both meet at the middle, at the Cruiserweight division to make the fight happen and to end the speculations of their rivalry.

[freedomgo]

So maybe this fight becomes a one-sided affair just like the Inoue-Butler fight a few days ago. Well, at least this fight is probably a guaranteed KO fight, Beterbiev cannot lower his awareness too since Yarde is a KO artist too.

And we also have another title fight in the undercard, Artem Dalakian defending his belt against David Jiminez. Both are also undefeated. Maybe these guys will be more competitive than the main event, both guys are also capable of scoring KOs which makes it more compelling.

If Yarde can shut down everyone mouth by knocking out Beterbiev, it will become one of a biggest upset in the next year. Looking on the bookies, some people still consider Yarde can pulll an upset since the odds for Beterbiev is 1.13x. Maybe the betting option of Beterbiev win via KO the odds would be around 1.30x-1.50x which is still worth to bet.

The question if he can and actually, I don't really some that as a possibility because that's a tough challenge to begin with. Knocking-out Beterbiev? I know there's the slightest possibility available but it's just too good to be true, maybe a win over a decision. Not really underestimating Yarde but I'm just stating what he is up against and his situation because he will be facing the Russian knockout specialist who happens to have a clean streak when it comes to knocking opponents and also, an undefeated.

[Jating]

^^ I speculate that they could have been a rivalry between the two, Usyk is just one weight class above Beterviev and possible that they could be talks for them to fight. But we all know that Usyk when as high as HW win the belts against AJ and the rest is history.

And I think Usyk though can still drop to CW and then Beterview can go as high as that weight so maybe a superfight is also possible in the future between the two.

That is a good and epic fight worth to be watching if both camps can materialize it, although just like what @bisdak40 said, there will be some issues that will make it hard to happen. Otherwise, they can always both meet at the middle, at the Cruiserweight division to make the fight happen and to end the speculations of their rivalry.

Yes, maybe in the catchweight? that could be good as Usyk is very small for a Heavyweight, he is just very talented and has the movement to stay away fro Anthony Joshua's punch and he is very technical as well to be able to win the 2 fights that he had against AJ. But if he faces Tyson Fury, it will be very difficult match for Usyk.

So who knows, after that fight with Tyson Fury, he can go back or meet Arthur Beterviev in the middle for a good money fight and it could be added some narrative of a Ukraine (Usyk) vs Russia (Beterviev), that will be huge.

[Yaunfitda]

^^ I speculate that they could have been a rivalry between the two, Usyk is just one weight class above Beterviev and possible that they could be talks for them to fight. But we all know that Usyk when as high as HW win the belts against AJ and the rest is history.

And I think Usyk though can still drop to CW and then Beterview can go as high as that weight so maybe a superfight is also possible in the future between the two.

I don't think that a fight between Beterbiev and Usyk will happen because of money issue, i mean the big money fights is at the heavyweight division which Usyk is now comfortably fighting and a champion on that division. Beterbiev vs Usyk will only happen if there is someone who will promote/sponsor the fight and sell it as a resemblance of a war between Ukraine and Russia but i don't think that many fight fans would but to that idea.

And who do you think that Usyk will fight in the heavyweight next after Tyson? That is the only money fight for him in the heavyweight. Yeah, it could be Deontay Wilder or Andy Ruiz but I do agree that they could sell even bigger when they used the Ukraine vs Russia storyboard for him, so let's see.

I recently check my favorite sportsbookies and we are right all along, Yarde is 5:1 underdog in this fight.

Everyone expects that Beterviev will ran over him and score another great knockout.

[btc_angela]

^^ I speculate that they could have been a rivalry between the two, Usyk is just one weight class above Beterviev and possible that they could be talks for them to fight. But we all know that Usyk when as high as HW win the belts against AJ and the rest is history.

And I think Usyk though can still drop to CW and then Beterview can go as high as that weight so maybe a superfight is also possible in the future between the two.

I don't think that a fight between Beterbiev and Usyk will happen because of money issue, i mean the big money fights is at the heavyweight division which Usyk is now comfortably fighting and a champion on that division. Beterbiev vs Usyk will only happen if there is someone who will promote/sponsor the fight and sell it as a resemblance of a war between Ukraine and Russia but i don't think that many fight fans would but to that idea.

And who do you think that Usyk will fight in the heavyweight next after Tyson? That is the only money fight for him in the heavyweight. Yeah, it could be Deontay Wilder or Andy Ruiz but I do agree that they could sell even bigger when they used the Ukraine vs Russia storyboard for him, so let's see.

Maybe after Fury, and it my chance he lost, then maybe there will be a rematch. And then Wilder as well calling for a Usyk fight and if I''m not mistaken, Wilder vs Ruiz for a title eliminator against the belt that Fury has. So still plenty of fights for Usyk in this division that can make him a lot of money instead of going go down in weight again. He seems to be very comfortable already in the HW.

I recently check my favorite sportsbookies and we are right all along, Yarde is 5:1 underdog in this fight.

Everyone expects that Beterviev will ran over him and score another great knockout.

Yes, I think the sports bookies got it right. Yarde's resume, is not enough to overcome a knockout machine like Arthur Beterviev.

Could Yarde pull an upset? that is the biggest question but at this point, it's hard to see that happening.

[Japinat]

^^ I speculate that they could have been a rivalry between the two, Usyk is just one weight class above Beterviev and possible that they could be talks for them to fight. But we all know that Usyk when as high as HW win the belts against AJ and the rest is history.

And I think Usyk though can still drop to CW and then Beterview can go as high as that weight so maybe a superfight is also possible in the future between the two.

That is a good and epic fight worth to be watching if both camps can materialize it, although just like what @bisdak40 said, there will be some issues that will make it hard to happen. Otherwise, they can always both meet at the middle, at the Cruiserweight division to make the fight happen and to end the speculations of their rivalry.

Yes, maybe in the catchweight? that could be good as Usyk is very small for a Heavyweight, he is just very talented and has the movement to stay away fro Anthony Joshua's punch and he is very technical as well to be able to win the 2 fights that he had against AJ. But if he faces Tyson Fury, it will be very difficult match for Usyk.

So who knows, after that fight with Tyson Fury, he can go back or meet Arthur Beterviev in the middle for a good money fight and it could be added some narrative of a Ukraine (Usyk) vs Russia (Beterviev), that will be huge.

That might be the case but let's see about that soon if both camps can truly materialize it and pave a way for their rivalry. Catchweight or not, as long as both stated names will meet inside the ring and will adjust themselves to fit in the cruiserweight division. That will surely be an attraction that will make the fight more marketable because of the fight's narrative.