Via Barry Holbrook: Promoter Frank Warren believes the path to victory for Anthony Yarde on Saturday is to set up a fast pace from the opening bell to knocking out IBF, WBC & WBO light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev to take advantage. use his age.
Warren pointed out that Beterbiev (18-0, 18 KOs) is 38, and he feels that if Yarde (23-2, 22 KOs) can set up a fast pace, he has a “very good” chance of winning. “.
It would be similar to how a young Ricky Hatton took advantage of Kostya Tszyu’s age against him in 2005. Hatton set up a quick pace that knocked Tszyu out, leading to victory in injury time. .
Yarde wasn’t the kind of talent Hatton was back then, but he possessed the hand speed, strength and youth that could make Beterbiev a good fit.
“It’s a huge opportunity for Anthony. He’s with someone who has the most perfect track record as a boxing champion,” said promoter Frank Warren. talkSPORT Boxing about his boxer Anthony Yarde, who will have a big step in class this Saturday against Artur Beterbiev.
“My guy is also a great puncher. This is a tough, tough fight. The bookies saw him as a big loser. I would really like if he could keep his cool, if he could just raise his hand if he could get behind the stab and not look for the big hit and pick himself up and let it come and flow.
“Make it fast. This guy is 38 years old. By the way, he is only 38 years old, but if he can fight with good speed, he will have a great chance. This is all about opportunity. He’s a must-have, and we’ve made that happen for him in his hometown,” Warren said.
Simon Jordan on Yarde: “I like him as a human being and a fighter. “I think that kind of misstep when he fought Lyndon Arthur for the first time during the lockdown was quickly rectified when he came back in the second fight and was like a hurricane blowing away. he.
“When this fight was originally being held, I thought Frank would join in October. I’m really excited about it because I think it’s a good fight. I looked at Betterbiev. Callum Johnson knocks him down.
“I think he could be beaten. While I think he’s a formidable champion, I think Anthony Yarde has a very, very, very good chance. I’m not saying it’s easy. I read the article Frank wrote earlier in the week, and his view is quite similar to mine, and my opinion is probably based on his.
“There is an opportunity for Anthony. He has to fight a very good match, and he has to be at his best. He will be prepared from Kovalev’s experience. It’s going to be extremely helpful for him, because part of it is a little bit of faith and a little bit of fitness,” Jordan said.
“I hope it goes well. It will make him stay at home more, and obviously, the crowd will support him,” Warren said when asked how important it would be for Yarde to fight at home in London.
“Spencer is a veteran. I’m sure he can tell you. “Everybody prefers to fight at home,” says Warren.
