In terms of top-level experience, the 28-year-old Yarde appears to be ominously out of his depth. The super-popular Liverpool star won a 15-round decision and was a world light heavyweight titleholder at 23. Sergey Kovalev & Anthony Yarde Make Weight; Fight Time Info Sergey Kovalev vs Anthony Yarde LIVE on BTSport & ESPN+ @ 12:30 PM ET August 23, 2019 EJ Williams The Buzz "Personally, I saw the amateurs as a learning curve and would fight anybody. Now firmly established as one of the finest pound-for-pound fighters in the world, Calzaghe targeted the light heavyweight division. Hopeful of securing a lucrative unification bout, Cleverly was eager for a significant test and selected Russian power-puncher Sergey Kovalev for his next title defense. Are the Charlos elite champions? On Oct. 1, 1974, at the Empire Pool in London, the proud Argentinian would be in another war against Conteh. At 40 years old, the Cornwall, England native had amazingly captured middleweight and heavyweight titles and now sought to become boxing’s first ever three-weight world champion. Anthony Yarde next fight will be held on September 12, 2020 against Dec Spelman. "Some people are natural-born punchers and I think I've always had it. Wins by KO: 94%. Photo from The Ring archive, Bob Fitzsimmons I just wanted as much experience as quickly as possible. Wins ratio. Titles / Reign: WBC / 1974 – 1977. Yarde finished his amateur career with a record of eleven wins by knockout and one loss. The only site to list the top 15 ratings in the every weight division, including mandatories, boxer's records & country. "But eventually I believe I can go up to other weight divisions. Real name: Anthony Yarde Born: August 13, 1991 (29 age) Nationality: United Kingdom Division: light heavyweight Weight: 175 lb (79,38 kg) Height: 6′ 0″ (183 cm) Stance: orthodox KOs: 94% Birth place: Hackney, London, United Kingdom Residence: Ilford, Essex, United Kingdom But the athletic 25-year-old, who has stopped ten of his 11 victims, is making quick progress and on Saturday challenges Hungarian Richard Baranyi for the fringe WBO European belt at the Copper Box Arena in east London, not far from his home in Ilford. Andries’ final championship bout was a rubber match, which he lost on points. Conteh made three successful defenses before relinquishing his crown due to a money dispute. Early Life. He then earned a scholarship to Whitgift School in South Croydon.. Club career. Real or not: Canelo-GGG III in 2021? Tom Gray is Associate Editor for The Ring. He was a tank and always born a heavyweight, but I have a similar squat physique and could grow into being a heavyweight. Dennis Andries Will the battle-hardened Kovalev teach the youngster a lesson? Published on Sat 24 Aug 2019 16.23 EDT. When Johnson was stripped of the title for facing Ring Magazine champion Antonio Tarver, Woods stepped in to face mandatory challenger Rico Hoye for the vacant belt on March 4, 2005. Mike Tyson was my height, 6ft, and I've got knockout power. Joe Calzaghe Antony was born on 13 August 1990 as a British nationality. In June 1949, Bruce Woodcock annexed Mills’ British and European heavyweight titles via 14th-round stoppage, and Joey Maxim knocked him out in 10 to claim the light heavyweight crown seven months later. Freddie Mills "I believe in making the impossible possible. Following a gallant effort, the Sheffield technician was outclassed and stopped by undisputed champion Roy Jones Jr. in September 2002. Divisional rankings -- The top 10 fighters per division. Anthony stands in the height of 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) and weighs around 80 kg. Residence: Ilford, Essex, United Kingdom. Unlike other boxers tipped for a bright future, Yarde did not box at an Olympics. "Mike Tyson used his height to his advantage. It proved to be a shattering experience. Anthony Joshua uses mostly bodyweight resistance training mixed with compound weight training like the deadlift, squat and clean and press. After claiming British, Commonwealth and European titles, the unbeaten volume-puncher targeted the world scene and enjoyed plenty of success. "I had trial for QPR as well, but I broke my toe and nothing came of it. Anthony Yarde: Very different. He pushed Jones conqueror Glen Johnson close in two IBF title fights in 2003 and 2004 but came away with a draw and a points loss. Can Tyson KO Jones? Besides, he is of African descent and was born under the star sign Leo. The ill-fated Mills had his night of glory on home soil at White City stadium in London before 46,000 fans on July 26, 1948. "I believe everything is timing and sometimes people say they want to do it in a certain amount of time but I just need to do what I'm doing and things will fall into place. When Yarde turned professional in May 2015, Kovalev was already a unified titleholder at 175 pounds. Where does Canelo Alvarez go from here? After 10 rounds neither fighter had a significant lead, but Ahumada had stunned the home fighter in the eighth and marked him up around the eyes. Photo from The Ring archive. Luis Nery wins title, John Riel Casimero shines in TKO victory, Josh Taylor's incredible path to the top includes a near-death experience and a few motorcycle crashes, Jose Pedraza dominates Javier Molina, asks for junior welterweight title fight. When I entered the Senior. Trainer/Manager: Babatunde Ajayi Titles/ Reign: World / 1903 – 1905. In his career, the menacing Russian has scored decisive wins over Nathan Cleverly, Bernard Hopkins, Jean Pascal (twice), Isaac Chilemba and Eleider Alvarez.