Anthony Yarde will face unified light heavyweight world champion Artur Beterbiev as he bids to become the world title holder.
Yarde’s only other title fight came three years ago when he lost by knockout to Sergey Kovalev.
The Beast from the East now faces an even tougher opponent as he comes up against the undefeated Beterbiev who has won all of his professional fights by knockout.
The Russian-Canadian boxer currently holds the WBC, WBA and IBF light-heavyweight belts and has an 18-0 professional record.
Beterbiev vs Yarde: Start date and time
This clash of titles will take place on Saturday 28 January.
It will take place at the OVO Arena in Wembley, London, and ringwalks are expected to start at around 10.30pm UK time.
Beterbiev vs Yarde: TV channel and live stream
The fight will be shown live on BT Sport in the UK.
It won’t be pay-per-view with all customers able to watch the fight for free.
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Beterbiev vs. Yarde: Undercard
More soon
- Main Event: Artur Beterbiev vs. Anthony Yarde – For the WBC, IBF and WBO light heavyweight titles
Beterbiev vs Yarde: What was said?
Yarde is aware of the difficult task he will face against unbeaten Beterbiev next month.
“It’s the right time for me. I started from nothing and if I have an opportunity, I take it,” he said.
“I have to stop fighting monsters but I got into this sport to fight the best. Lions have no choice but to hunt if they are hungry.
“Since I started boxing, I haven’t been out of the gym for more than a week. Beterbiev has had over 200 amateur fights and 18 professional fights, but I’m going to be sharp and focused.
He added: “In the light heavyweight division he has been nothing but a wrecking ball, knocking out all his opponents so far.
“He’s very powerful but I feel I’m faster and by age I’m fresher, but in experience I’m behind him.”
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