Light-heavyweight Artur Beterbiev rated #5 on ESPN2 News pound-for-pound boxing rankings will defend the I.B.F., W.B.O., and W.B.C. titles on January 28th in London against bomber Anthony Yarde. Beterbiev vs Yarde Fight Odds has Beterbiev as a 12/1 with 60% of boxing picks against the 7/1 dog Yarde. Beterbiev, 18-0, 18 KO’s, steamrolled 5th-ranked contender Joe Smith in his last outing via 2nd-round knockout, cashing tickets as the 3 to 1 chalk. Yarde, 23-2, 22 KO’s, took a tune-up bout this past November blasting out fringe contender Stefani Koykov via 3rd round stoppage. Has Yarde improved enough since his 2019 stoppage loss to Sergey Kovalev to beat a top pound-for-pound boxer of Beterbiev’s caliber? Our panel of boxing handicappers previews the undisputed light-heavyweight championship.
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Artur Beterbiev vs Anthony Yarde Time, TV, Odds
- Opening Fight Odds: Beterbiev -1000/Yarde +650
- Current Fight Odds: Beterbiev -1250/Yarde +700
- Time: 5 PM ET
- Place: Wembley Stadium, London, England
- TV: ESPN+, BT Sport
- At Stake: W.B.C. I.B.F. W.B.O. Titles
Anthony Yarde Tale-Of-The-Tape
- Fighting Moniker: The Beast From The East
- Ht. 5’11”
- Natural Weight Class: Light-Heavyweight
- Age: 31
- Reach: 74″
- Rounds Fought: 90
- Fights Out Of: Ilford, Essex, United Kingdom
- From: Hackney, London, United Kingdom
- Trainer: Tunde Ajayi
Strengths: Massively built 31-year-old puncher/boxer is huge for a light-heavyweight with a ring weight of about 190 lbs. A fast starter that goes for the kill early with speed, pressure, and good two-fisted power. Floyd Mayweather-esque style with lots of shoulder rolls and a jab fired off the hip. Very talented offensively with the ability to switch up punch velocity, volume, and placement. A tricky defender with shifty upper body movement and natural athleticism. Takes a good punch with a tree trunk-sized neck serving as the shock absorber. Believes in his power having wiped out nearly everyone he has faced.
“My destiny is playing out in my home city. I won’t make any big predictions, but I am at my best when I fight fire with fire.” -Anthony Yarde.
Weaknesses: Unlike 99.9% of professional boxers Yarde does zero sparring in preparation for his matches. Questionable stamina with most of his fights ending early. Fights mostly flatfooted just looking to land a bomb. His low left-hand posture leaves him vulnerable to huge shots to the temple. Overall technique becomes sloppy when fatigued. Still learning on the job with a limited 12-fight amateur career. Has faced limited opposition aside from Kovalev.
Artur Beterbiev Tale-Of-The-Tape
- Fighting Moniker: Beast
- Ht. 5’11 1/2″
- Natural Weight Class: Light-Heavyweight
- Age: 37
- Reach: 73″
- Rounds Fought: 83
- Fights Out Of: Canada
- From: Khasavyurt, Russia
- Trainer: Marc Ramsay
Strengths: Perfectly proportioned oversized light-heavyweight that has fought at cruiserweight. Pulverizing hitter that can knock out an opponent with a jab. Can fight in a variety of styles ie; slugger, boxer, counterpuncher, or bodysnatcher. Selective puncher that knows when to throw with timing and pinpoint accuracy. Outstanding overall technique with perfect balance and shot delivery. Despite having logged only professional 83 rounds is a ring general that adjusts quickly to opponents. Wears down opponents with thudding body shots, pressure, and pure power. Well-trained by the highly regarded Marc Ramsay. Has been knocked down but displays lightning-quick recuperative powers and marathon runner endurance.
“Anthony Yarde is a good fighter, he is strong – he is a bodybuilder.” -Artur Beterbiev
Weaknesses: At 37 years old has slowed down a half step in terms of quickness. Has a tight defensive guard but his aggressive style leaves him vulnerable in toe-to-toe exchanges. Is generally a slow starter that likes to dissect foes before dismantling them. Forgets to move his head at times relying on blocking as a primary source of defense. Endured a vicious cut against Marcus Browne that left some scar tissue. Fight with Yarde was postponed due to an undisclosed injury. Has never been past
Artur Beterbiev vs Anthony Yarde Pound-for-Pound Boxing Rankings
Strength
Beterbiev:5.0 out of 5.0 stars5.0
Yarde:5.0 out of 5.0 stars5.0
Use of Reach
Beterbiev:4.0 out of 5.0 stars4.0
Yarde:4.0 out of 5.0 stars4.0
Left-Hand Power
Beterbiev:5.0 out of 5.0 stars5.0
Yarde:0.0 out of 5.0 stars0.0
Right-Hand Power
Beterbiev:5.0 out of 5.0 stars5.0
Yarde:4.5 out of 5.0 stars4.5
Finishing Ability
Beterbiev:5.0 out of 5.0 stars5.0
Yarde:4.0 out of 5.0 stars4.0
Hand Speed
Beterbiev:4.0 out of 5.0 stars4.0
Yarde:4.0 out of 5.0 stars4.0
Accuracy
Beterbiev:5.0 out of 5.0 stars5.0
Yarde:3.5 out of 5.0 stars3.5
Stamina
Beterbiev:4.5 out of 5.0 stars4.5
Yarde:2.5 out of 5.0 stars2.5
Defense
Beterbiev:4.0 out of 5.0 stars4.0
Yarde:3.5 out of 5.0 stars3.5
Chin
Beterbiev:4.0 out of 5.0 stars4.0
Yarde:4.0 out of 5.0 stars4.0
Jab
Beterbiev:5.0 out of 5.0 stars5.0
Yarde:3.5 out of 5.0 stars3.5
Agility
Beterbiev:4.0 out of 5.0 stars4.0
Yarde:4.0 out of 5.0 stars4.0
Bodypunching
Beterbiev:4.5 out of 5.0 stars4.5
Yarde:4.0 out of 5.0 stars4.0
Bodypunch Toughness
Beterbiev4.5 out of 5.0 stars4.5
Yarde:4.0 out of 5.0 stars4.0
In-Fighting
Beterbiev:4.5 out of 5.0 stars4.5
Yarde:3.5 out of 5.0 stars3.5
Heart/Determination
Beterbiev:5.0 out of 5.0 stars5.0
Yarde:3.5 out of 5.0 stars3.5
Confidence
Beterbiev:4.5 out of 5.0 stars4.5
Yarde:4.0 out of 5.0 stars4.0
Strategic Dexterity
Beterbiev:4.5 out of 5.0 stars4.5
Yarde:3.5 out of 5.0 stars3.5
Quality of Opposition
Beterbiev:4.0 out of 5.0 stars4.0
Yarde:3.0 out of 5.0 stars3.0
Experience
Beterbiev:4.5 out of 5.0 stars4.5
Yarde:3.0 out of 5.0 stars3.0
Crowd Support
Beterbiev:1.5 out of 5.0 stars1.5
Yarde:4.5 out of 5.0 stars4.5
Peak Form/Inactivity
Beterbiev:3.0 out of 5.0 stars3.0
Yarde:4.0 out of 5.0 stars4.0
Cuts/Injuries
Beterbiev:3.0 out of 5.0 stars3.0
Yarde4.0 out of 5.0 stars4.0
Age/Ring Wear/Reflexes/Weight
Beterbiev:3.5 out of 5.0 stars3.5
Yarde:4.5 out of 5.0 stars4.5
Judges Scoring/Referee/Gloves/Ring Size
Beterbiev:2.0 out of 5.0 stars2.0
Yarde:4.0 out of 5.0 stars4.0
Trainer
Beterbiev:4.0 out of 5.0 stars4.0
Yarde:3.0 out of 5.0 stars3.0
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