Recently, it was revealed that 33-year-old boxer Anthony Yarde will return to the ring on October 19 at the Copper Box Arena in London. The fight will be promoted by Boxxer, marking his return after more than eight months of inactivity. Yarde stopped Marko Nikolic in three rounds in February and has remained out of action since then.
It’s important to mention that expectations were for his next fight to be against Joshua Buatsi. However, a dispute with Queensberry Promotions, the company that has managed his career from the beginning, changed the plans. Frank Warren, leader of Queensberry, even threatened legal action against Yarde. Nonetheless, Yarde’s inclusion in Boxxer’s roster rekindles hopes for a potential fight with Buatsi. Both fighters could meet if Yarde wins in the undercard of the Adam Azim-Ohara Davies fight.
Anthony Yarde himself expressed his excitement about his return:
“On October 19, I’m back in my home city and I can’t wait,” said Yarde.
Although his opponent has not yet been announced, Yarde is eager to fight in a place he considers special.
“The Copper Box Arena is a special venue for me. It’s near where I grew up and I’ve had some great nights there. I’ve been training hard and waiting to get back in the ring to deliver another explosive knockout performance,” said Yarde.
Following Yarde’s return announcement, Boxxer representative Ben Shalom praised the boxer’s addition to the event’s lineup. Shalom also highlighted that fans can expect an incredible atmosphere and a night full of action at the Copper Box Arena.
It’s important to note that the card includes other notable fights, such as the light heavyweight clash between Dan Azeez and Lewis Edmondson. Additionally, Michael McKinson will face Tulani Mbenge in a welterweight bout, Jeamie TKV will meet Franklin Ignatius in a heavyweight fight, and Francesca Hennessy will fight in a bantamweight bout.
The situation with Buatsi also remains significant. Buatsi recently defeated Willy Hutchinson by split decision at Wembley Stadium on September 21. This victory keeps him on track to fight the winner of the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol bout for the undisputed title on October 12.
With Anthony Yarde’s return to the ring and a potential fight with Buatsi on the horizon, the upcoming months promise to be exciting for boxing fans in the UK.
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— BOXXER (@boxxer) October 4, 2024
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