Russian WBC, WBO and IBF light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev had his first staredown with Britain's Anthony Yarde. The boxers will meet in the ring on January 28 in London (Great Britain).
Beterbiev had his last fight against American Joe Smith Jr. in June of this year. In this fight, Arthur won by TKO in the second round. He has 18 wins, all by decision, and no defeats on record.
Yarde last fought against Bulgarian Stefani Koykov last November. That fight ended in Anthony's favor, by TKO in the third round. He has 23 wins (22 by KO) and two losses.