Anthony Yarde posted a video on social media showing him and Artur Betterbiev receiving treatment after their epic fight at the OVO Arena last night.
Video shared by Yarde on his official Twitter account and has been well received by fans, many of whom describe the pair as “warriors”.
“It’s part of the game. I just finished sewing, now the champion is stitching!”
– Anthony Yarde (@mranthonyyarde) January 29, 2023
Beterbiev was the eventual winner and claimed his three world titles in a back-and-forth match that saw both men shaken and badly cut.
The Russian tennis player landed right-handed in the 1/8 round, causing Yarde to lie on the field. Although he was back in his seat, it was clear that he had not yet recovered and coach Tunde Ajayi pulled his men away as Beterbiev started hitting back.
Yarde entered the competition as a substantial loser and, although unable to raise his hand, His stock seems to have gone up among people in the boxing world.
Domestic light heavyweight Joshua Buatsi is working as a pundit for BT Sport and fans have been clamoring for the next pairing to lock horns, although Buatsi is said to be aiming for a shot at the WBA world champion Dimitri Bivol
As for ‘King Artur’, he could be back on English shores soon, with Liverpool’s Callum Smith now a must-have for the 38-year-old WBC world title.
The governing body confirms no allowance will be made for the reunification match against Bivol – which seems unlikely regardless – and Beterbiev must defend his title against the next Smith or vacate .
