The WBC, IBF and WBO world light heavyweight champion (up to 79.4 kg) Artur Beterbiev (18-0, 18 KOs) will hold his next fight as part of the mandatory WBO defense against Anthony Yarde (22-2, 21 KOs) . Challenger promoter Frank Warren confirmed that it would be October 22 and added that the venue had already been decided.
According to the functionary, this is the London O2 Arena and is already booked for the mentioned date.
In other words, now only some force majeure can interfere with this fight.
Warren and Yarde had previously threatened the champion that he would have to vacate the WBO title if he thought to first fight for the title of absolute champion against Dmitry Bivol. Another promoter, Bob Arum, called the condition for such a fight.
Anthony has already promised that he will shock many in the fight with Beterbiev. I wonder what?
A few days ago, Beterbiev stopped Joe Smith in the 2nd round. As ordered – writes WMMAA.