Former world champion in two categories, boxing commentator on ESPN Timothy Bradley commented on the victory of Artur Beterbiev (19-0, 19 KOs) over Anthony Yarde (23-3, 22 KOs) in the last fight for the WBC / WBO / world titles. IBF light heavyweight (up to 79.4 kg).
Recall that Beterbiev stopped Yard in the 8th round of the fight, which became the main event of the boxing evening on January 28 in London (England).
Report from vRINGe: Beterbiev Yard. Fireworks in London
“When I look at Beterbiev, I think of quicksand,” admitted Timothy. “You can box him, but eventually he will get to you and start slowing you down, after which you will fight by his rules. And the longer you’re in combat, the more the quicksand sucks you in.”
“That’s exactly what happened in the last fight,” says Bradley. – Yard fought courageously, boxed well from a distance. I would say that he definitely won a few early rounds. But the longer he was in battle, the more he risked, the more he faded away, moreover, faded sharply. Actually, this led to the fact that Beterbiev was able to complete the fight.
“I’m lucky.” Press conference of Artur Beterbiev
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