By Adam Baskin: Promoter Frank Warren has confirmed that WBO 175-lb necessary challenger Anthony Yarde would be the subsequent opponent for IBF/WBC/WBO mild heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev on October twenty second in London, England.
Followers don’t wish to see Beterbiev combat Yarde as a result of it doesn’t determine to be aggressive.
Though the contracts nonetheless have to be signed, they’re anticipated to be between the undefeated Beterbiev (18-0, 18 KOs) and the twice-beaten Yarde (22-2, 21 KOs) for the October twenty second combat.
In reacting to being instructed that Beterbiev referred to as out WBA champion Dmitry Bivol contained in the ring final Saturday night time following his second-round knockout win over World Boxing Group champion Joe Smith Jr, Warren mentioned Yarde would have finished the identical factor.
Warren added that if Beterbiev desires to combat Bivol subsequent, he’ll must vacate his WBO title as a result of Yarde is the necessary. That’s one thing that Beterbiev possible gained’t do as a result of his focus is on turning into the undisputed champion at 175.
Assuming Beterbiev does select to surrender the WBO belt, Yarde would want to face one in every of these contenders within the rankings: Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez, Callum Smith, Callum Johnson, or Joshua Buatsi. It might be whoever takes the combat first, beginning with Zurdo Ramirez.
“Yeah, I spoke to Bob [Arum] about that combat, and we’re going to do it,” mentioned Frank Warren to iFL TV when requested to verify that Anthony Yarde might be difficult Artur Beterbiev on October twenty second in London.
“I can communicate to Anthony and Tunde after they get again, after which we’ll get on with it,” Frank continued about Yarde being the subsequent opponent for IBF/WBC/WBO 175-lb champion Beterbiev.
“That’s what it’s all about. Once more, he’s [Yarde] the necessary challenger for the WBO model of the title, so hopefully, these three belts might be up for him to combat for.
“It’s a tricky combat, but it surely’s a tricky combat for Beterbiev as properly as a result of I believe Anthony Yarde would have finished the identical factor to Joe Smith. He’s a giant puncher himself, an outstanding puncher, and a powerful man.
“It’s two brutes. I imply, they will actually, actually punch. That’s going to be fireworks, that combat. Bombs away. What has he had, 17 or 18 fights, Beterbiev? He’s had everybody on the ground.
“Each single fighter, our man [Yarde], he’s finished the identical, in order that they’re each large punchers. I’ve obtained to talk to Bob and get all of the housekeeping sorted out, however yeah,” mentioned Frank when requested to verify that Beterbiev vs. Yarde is a finished deal and the contracts simply have to be signed.
“I can perceive that as a result of it’s a unification match, it’s the ultimate bell, and I can perceive that,” mentioned Frank when requested about his ideas on Beterbiev calling out WBA mild heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol final Saturday night time after his second-round knockout win over Joe Smith Jr.
“You already know what? If he [Beterbiev] desires to combat Bivol, he’s obtained to vacate the WBO title,” mentioned Warren.
