Boxing: Artur Beterbiev vs Anthony Yarde

[Shamm]

Here is the official weigh in

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijs4WL6IWic

Both make weights, Beterbiev officially weighed 174 ½ pounds, whereas Yarde came in at 174 ¼ pounds.

So most likely everyone is hype on this fight, and this is a must watch because who knows, this could end up very quick for Beterbiev, or Yarde found a way to make it a hard and grind fight and goes full 12 rounds.

The Over/Under is pegged at 5.5 rounds. And Beterbiev by KO @1.31.

Very close weight  a 1/4 difference  and I think this weight are very recommended to Beterbiev as we all know that this is suit for him and for Yarde he must control himself and find a way out if Beterbiev have the momentum cause we all know how Beterbiev play in the ring he is unstoppable when the momentum is in him. But I assure that  Yarde will make a way to counter and have a good timing for his every punches.

[bisdak40]

Very close weight  a 1/4 difference  and I think this weight are very recommended to Beterbiev as we all know that this is suit for him and for Yarde he must control himself and find a way out if Beterbiev have the momentum cause we all know how Beterbiev play in the ring he is unstoppable when the momentum is in him. But I assure that  Yarde will make a way to counter and have a good timing for his every punches.

Yup, Beterbiev is unstoppable when he got the momentum but with this fight i'm hoping that Yarde could survive the full twelve rounds as my bet is for Beterbiev to win by decision @5.60. Very risky bet but with us small times, it is the way to go to somehow win big with a small amount.

Uncle Bob is already looking forward to a unification fight with Bivol so this must be an easy fight for his ward as far as he is concerned hehe.

[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.

[Baofeng]

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.

It was really a war and I applauded Anthony Yarde, and I will tell you that I have him ahead on my unofficial score card and so is the two judges if I'm not mistaken. But the power of Beterbiev really caught up on him, that jab and then the chopping right. Once you are hit for sure you will feel dizzy and off balance as we have seen in Yarde.

Unfortunately, he just fell short on Beterbiev, if only he could have more power to hurt Beterbiev early, and then fight till the 12 rounds.

[btc_angela]

Yes, props to Anthony Yarde in this fight, he really trained very hard in every aspect, but there's only one winner here. And good stoppage by his corner, maybe they have seen the Yarde is slowing fading and this could end in a bad knockout.

And not only power in his punch but if Yarde is more accurate, he could have made more damage.

But base on the early punch stats, Beterbiev connected more. He showed a big heart, but really outclass by the best man tonight and that is Beterbiev.

Fight with Bivol next?

[Jawhead999]

Congratulations for Beterbiev to secure his belts again and majority users in this forum aren't wrong for guessing Beterbiev will win via knock out.

It's not the first time Yarde got knock out, but Yarde already give a good fight, it's not like other boxers who already get dominated by Beterbiev from the first round. It's really hard to stop Beterbiev, he seems doesn't feel hurt after received a lot punches by Yarde.

I think we can expect Beterbiev next fight will be Bivol, whoever win will become an undisputed champion at light heavyweight division.

[LogitechMouse]

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.

19/19 for Beterbiev.
That right hook at the 1:30 mark of the 8th round stunned Yarde causing him to wobble, knocked down and eventually lost.

That's how Beterbiev is. Yarde might be faster, but it's useless if he can't throw punches to his opponent while as to Beterbiev, he is a power puncher, but at the same time he is also a good counter puncher. Congratulations to him as well. An expected win I guess?

I think we can expect Beterbiev next fight will be Bivol, whoever win will become an undisputed champion at light heavyweight division.

This is where Beterbiev might be tested if this happens.

Beterbiev's punches are strong. On the other hand, Bivol's punches aren't the same as Beterbiev, but he's faster and his reach is long as well. Bivol isn't the same as Yarde as well because Bivol is a good counter puncher and we've seen it against Canelo. I'll wait for this match to happen.

[coin-investor]

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.

It was really a war and I applauded Anthony Yarde, and I will tell you that I have him ahead on my unofficial score card and so is the two judges if I'm not mistaken. But the power of Beterbiev really caught up on him, that jab and then the chopping right. Once you are hit for sure you will feel dizzy and off balance as we have seen in Yarde.

Unfortunately, he just fell short on Beterbiev, if only he could have more power to hurt Beterbiev early, and then fight till the 12 rounds.

Yarde's courage is admirable this is one of the times I've seen Beterbiev getting hits and rocked by solid punches but every time Yarde hit him he always comes, those short crisp punches to the body and head take its toil on Yarde's defense
We all know that Beterbiev will beat Yarde but never expected that Yarde will give Beterbiev a hard fight.
There's no use in Beterbiev fighting other fighters he needs to prove that he can take someone as strong as he is and this is Bivol, they need to finally unite the title in the lightheavyweight.

[robelneo]

Beterbiev's punches are strong. On the other hand, Bivol's punches aren't the same as Beterbiev, but he's faster and his reach is long as well. Bivol isn't the same as Yarde as well because Bivol is a good counter puncher and we've seen it against Canelo. I'll wait for this match to happen.

In the post-interview, he never brags that he can easily beat Bivol and he just wants to see the fight happen and take it from there, but even if both fighters do not talk about what to expect in the fight, we boxing fans and the boxing aficionados know that it's going to be one hell of a fight between the two, we only need confirmation in a few months, they need to settle now on who is the best, they don't need to look for any other fights except their match and the unification of the light heavyweight division.

[Yamifoud]

Beterbiev's punches are strong. On the other hand, Bivol's punches aren't the same as Beterbiev, but he's faster and his reach is long as well. Bivol isn't the same as Yarde as well because Bivol is a good counter puncher and we've seen it against Canelo. I'll wait for this match to happen.

In the post-interview, he never brags that he can easily beat Bivol and he just wants to see the fight happen and take it from there, but even if both fighters do not talk about what to expect in the fight, we boxing fans and the boxing aficionados know that it's going to be one hell of a fight between the two, we only need confirmation in a few months, they need to settle now on who is the best, they don't need to look for any other fights except their match and the unification of the light heavyweight division.

I believe Bivol would win if the fight will happen. I saw the weakness of Beterbiev in this fight, it's just unfortunate that Yarde was not able to capitalize on his advantage, if he was good, then most likely Beterbiev will struggle due to a big cut above his eye. I know that Beterbiev has powerful punches, but I believe in terms of strategy, Bivol has the edge.

[bisdak40]

I believe Bivol would win if the fight will happen. I saw the weakness of Beterbiev in this fight, it's just unfortunate that Yarde was not able to capitalize on his advantage, if he was good, then most likely Beterbiev will struggle due to a big cut above his eye. I know that Beterbiev has powerful punches, but I believe in terms of strategy, Bivol has the edge.

Beterbiev have slowed down maybe because of his age but the power is still there, no doubt about that but against Bivol who is so very disciplined on his defense i think he may struggle but let us see if the unification will happen because as what they said in boxing that "you have a very good game plan but that will change once you will be hit with power punches".

The good thing about on Beterbiev's promoter is that they were already saying and hoping that Bivol's promoter will sit down with them to discuss this huge fight in the LHW division that all of us is wanting to see while they are still in their prime.

BTW, congrats to those who bet that this will end via KO on round 8.

[Kemarit]

I believe Bivol would win if the fight will happen. I saw the weakness of Beterbiev in this fight, it's just unfortunate that Yarde was not able to capitalize on his advantage, if he was good, then most likely Beterbiev will struggle due to a big cut above his eye. I know that Beterbiev has powerful punches, but I believe in terms of strategy, Bivol has the edge.

Beterbiev have slowed down maybe because of his age but the power is still there, no doubt about that but against Bivol who is so very disciplined on his defense i think he may struggle but let us see if the unification will happen because as what they said in boxing that "you have a very good game plan but that will change once you will be hit with power punches".

The good thing about on Beterbiev's promoter is that they were already saying and hoping that Bivol's promoter will sit down with them to discuss this huge fight in the LHW division that all of us is wanting to see while they are still in their prime.

BTW, congrats to those who bet that this will end via KO on round 8.

Beterbiev shows intention that he is willing to fight his compatriot for all the belts in LHW. The only obstacles is obviously the Arum vs Hearn negotiations. Although he have fights before and cooperate with each other, not sure if Arum is willing this time specially if they are going as who will be the A side in this fight.

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.

[Baofeng]

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.

It was really a war and I applauded Anthony Yarde, and I will tell you that I have him ahead on my unofficial score card and so is the two judges if I'm not mistaken. But the power of Beterbiev really caught up on him, that jab and then the chopping right. Once you are hit for sure you will feel dizzy and off balance as we have seen in Yarde.

Unfortunately, he just fell short on Beterbiev, if only he could have more power to hurt Beterbiev early, and then fight till the 12 rounds.

Yarde's courage is admirable this is one of the times I've seen Beterbiev getting hits and rocked by solid punches but every time Yarde hit him he always comes, those short crisp punches to the body and head take its toil on Yarde's defense
We all know that Beterbiev will beat Yarde but never expected that Yarde will give Beterbiev a hard fight.
There's no use in Beterbiev fighting other fighters he needs to prove that he can take someone as strong as he is and this is Bivol, they need to finally unite the title in the lightheavyweight.

True, Yarde has more heart that we expectation, and I think he is just one few boxers who gave Beterbiev a certain amount of beating, if we can say that. And it took rounds after rounds for Beterbiev to finally land just one good punch and it was over for Yarde and he was really hurt and the thing with Beterbiev's powerful is that it remain consistent even if we get past the 6 rounds which he is not used to. Next stop for this two Light Heavyweight is to unify in a single fight this year, maybe at the end of the year, it will be one of the biggest as well.

[goinmerry]

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

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.

[Erumo]

True, Yarde has more heart that we expectation, and I think he is just one few boxers who gave Beterbiev a certain amount of beating, if we can say that. And it took rounds after rounds for Beterbiev to finally land just one good punch and it was over for Yarde and he was really hurt and the thing with Beterbiev's powerful is that it remain consistent even if we get past the 6 rounds which he is not used to. Next stop for this two Light Heavyweight is to unify in a single fight this year, maybe at the end of the year, it will be one of the biggest as well.

Not only more heart, but Yarde actually might win this fight. It was a very close fight. Until round 8, it was unknown who is winning the fight. If Yarde wasnt knocked out in round 8, Beterbiev would have take it and so far it was a draw according to judges.

I could only say that I have cheered for Yarde and he has totally lived up to expectations. In current topic one believed in Yarde. If he would be more cautions , he could have made one of the biggest upsets of this year.

[Cryptmuster]

True, Yarde has more heart that we expectation, and I think he is just one few boxers who gave Beterbiev a certain amount of beating, if we can say that. And it took rounds after rounds for Beterbiev to finally land just one good punch and it was over for Yarde and he was really hurt and the thing with Beterbiev's powerful is that it remain consistent even if we get past the 6 rounds which he is not used to. Next stop for this two Light Heavyweight is to unify in a single fight this year, maybe at the end of the year, it will be one of the biggest as well.

I will say that Yarde performed better than I expected, although Beterbiev dominated the whole fight, there was a moment when he gave Yarde a place in the center of the ring, but he did not take any advantage from that. Yarde took too many punches and most of them were very hard, it was clear that he would not last long. Yarde also had very good moments and painted Biterbiev's face well, but I repeat that he missed too many punches.

[robelneo]

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

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.

Usually, the one who loses in a match is the one who'll want a rematch, I don't think Bivol will go after Canelo when there is a huge demand for a Beterbiev fight, Canelo's name will pop up after the Bivol - Beterbiev match, whether Bivol wins or lose the match, the light heavyweight division on all organizations are dominated by the Russians they may not want to fight each other but as long as the two are beating all contenders the demand will always be there, and they cannot ignore it.

[Baofeng]

True, Yarde has more heart that we expectation, and I think he is just one few boxers who gave Beterbiev a certain amount of beating, if we can say that. And it took rounds after rounds for Beterbiev to finally land just one good punch and it was over for Yarde and he was really hurt and the thing with Beterbiev's powerful is that it remain consistent even if we get past the 6 rounds which he is not used to. Next stop for this two Light Heavyweight is to unify in a single fight this year, maybe at the end of the year, it will be one of the biggest as well.

Not only more heart, but Yarde actually might win this fight. It was a very close fight. Until round 8, it was unknown who is winning the fight. If Yarde wasnt knocked out in round 8, Beterbiev would have take it and so far it was a draw according to judges.

I could only say that I have cheered for Yarde and he has totally lived up to expectations. In current topic one believed in Yarde. If he would be more cautions , he could have made one of the biggest upsets of this year.

If you look at the score cards, Yarde is leading on 2 of the judges and I myself score the same, I have him winning by a point entering round 8. He said that he paces himself in this fight so that he won't get tired and have more gas in the tank because he is expecting a long fight.

Unfortunately that right hit him so hard, he became dizzy and the second one was the finisher.

It's just that he was really caught and there's nothing that he can do with that. And the good thing is that he has accepted his defeat and maybe move forward, perhaps he will get another change to fight for the belt in the future.

[inthelongrun]

The pressure is more on Yarde because there's already lots of people who are thinking that he can't really make any difference and defeat Artur Beterbiev on the process, but I'd like to see how Yarde will prove himself that he's not someone who is complacent enough because he also got some skills that can give some struggles to the favorite champion. It may be hard for Yarde but the reward are so fruitful to ignore if ever he can upset Beterbiev.

I think the pressure to win is more on Beterviev because most of the fans are rooting for him to win and not just win easily but win via knockout as all his wins were via knockout that is why the odds for Beterviev to win by decision is attractive @5.60 but i don't know if Yarde could withstand the onslaught tomorrow.

Have at least ten hours to place my bet so i'm gonna ask the betting experts here on where to place my money  .

@inthelongrun, Baofeng, what's your predictions on this fight bro? Do you think this will last more than five rounds?

Sorry for the late response bai. I am not an expert anyways. But I will never bet on a decision in this fight. You should have stuck to either inside or over 5 rounds which were 50/50 for me because it depends on Yarde's plan to be aggressive early or box smart and do the counters. Either way, Yarde won't have the gas to survive a 12-round fight with a world-class KO artist so it was either he can catch Beterbiev or he's the one getting caught.

Yes, props to Anthony Yarde in this fight, he really trained very hard in every aspect, but there's only one winner here. And good stoppage by his corner, maybe they have seen the Yarde is slowing fading and this could end in a bad knockout.

And not only power in his punch but if Yarde is more accurate, he could have made more damage.

But base on the early punch stats, Beterbiev connected more. He showed a big heart, but really outclass by the best man tonight and that is Beterbiev.

Fight with Bivol next?

Yarde was throwing too many bombs that could've hurt Beterbiev. But the champion is not that easy to hit despite not being quick, he is a smart-thinking champion who knows when to clinch and when to retreat even if he's got a 100% KO ratio.

Huge victory but it shadowed the controversial scorecards of the judges. 2 of the judges gave Beterbiev only 2 and 3 rounds. Punch stats were close in the 1st and 2nd rounds but it was clear that Beterbiev won rounds 3, 4, 5, and 7. It seems that it is getting harder to score a round in the UK just like what happened when Usyk was taking AJ to school yet someone scored it like it was a close fight.

Hopefully, Bob Arum will sit down with team Bivol to negotiate for an undisputed fight this year. It's noted that the WBC last year already banned Russian fighters from competing in their belts and it was also declared that the winner between Beterbiev and Yarde will face a mandatory which is Callum Smith.

[Japinat]

Beterbiev's punches are strong. On the other hand, Bivol's punches aren't the same as Beterbiev, but he's faster and his reach is long as well. Bivol isn't the same as Yarde as well because Bivol is a good counter puncher and we've seen it against Canelo. I'll wait for this match to happen.

In the post-interview, he never brags that he can easily beat Bivol and he just wants to see the fight happen and take it from there, but even if both fighters do not talk about what to expect in the fight, we boxing fans and the boxing aficionados know that it's going to be one hell of a fight between the two, we only need confirmation in a few months, they need to settle now on who is the best, they don't need to look for any other fights except their match and the unification of the light heavyweight division.

That's something I already expected because both Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev came from a humble household with full of values and probably was told since they were children not to talk trash with someone they didn't know and in terms of fight, they will just do and showcase their skills rather than talking nonsense with risks that their words will bounce right after them.

Also, a unification fight between these two champions is possible but not that literally easy to happen as both promoters have their own issues with each other and Bob Arum as well already told before in an interview that this fight will only happen if he's the one who will organize it and not Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing.