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By Coral BarryBBC Sport at OVO Arena, Wembley
Last updated on 15 minutes ago.From the section Boxing24
Artur Beterbiev came out on top of a firefight with Britain's Anthony Yarde to retain his WBO, WBC and IBF light-heavyweight world titles in London.
Both men fought brilliantly in a back-and-forth epic over eight rounds.
Yarde hurt Beterbiev in an astonishing fifth round, but was then pulled out of the fight in eighth after being knocked down by a powerful right hand.
Russian Beterbiev kept his 100% knockout record, while Yarde's wait for world honours goes on.
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Comment posted by charlieboy, today at 23:37
Boxing is in a right state. This was for an undisputed world title and I not heard of either of them. World champs and Brits fighting for a world title were household names and headline news. It’s a niche interest now.
Comment posted by AJ, today at 23:36
Richie Woodhall talks nonsense,
Bertebiev battered Yarde and Woodhall's commentary was poor .
Comment posted by barney sumner, today at 23:36
Cracking fight. Yarde can def can back from this and win a version. All set now for Beterbiev and Bivol!
Comment posted by Samsung, today at 23:34
Fantastic fight, but always felt Beterbiev had another gear.
Great fight though.Comment posted by Haf, today at 23:34
His Canadian before anyone calls him Russian.
Comment posted by eeknowsit, today at 23:33
WHAT. A. FIGHT.
Respect to both men. Beterbiev is a tough man but very humble.
Comment posted by jd, today at 23:32
I'm really really really disappointed by BT sports. The knockout was so quick, was expecting a slow motion highlight but all I could see was people walking out and plenty of selfies..... just switched it off. Another tactic they use to keep viewer watching
Reply posted by Sam, today at 23:36
Sam replied:
I think it was because Beterbiev knocked Yarde out... if it had been the other way we would have seen countless replays before the winner announcement.
Comment posted by NeoWIM, today at 23:32
Shame Yarde is fighting in the Bivol/Beterbiev era. Tough to see him winning a title while these two are around
Comment posted by Merson, today at 23:32
Comment posted by BlackbirdLeysSpurs, today at 23:31
Great fight, disappointed for Yarde he did well, but what a champion and humble with it, fair play to the crowd too, they accepted that the better man won
Comment posted by Andy P, today at 23:29
Great performance from Yarde, but outclassed in then end. Have to Say though Russian Fighters should not be allowed to participate. Boxing is letting itself down by allowing them to.
Reply posted by BlackbirdLeysSpurs, today at 23:31
BlackbirdLeysSpurs replied:
He represents Canada I think
Comment posted by stephen, today at 23:28
Fantastic fight and both lads deserve praise for delivering that .
Comment posted by Julian, today at 23:28
Comment posted by jason, today at 23:27
Only a matter of time. Yarde was getting worn down over the rounds. He started well but as soon as Bertebiev found his rhythm Yarde stood no chance. Well done to both, but he’s the beast for a reason.
Reply posted by John M, today at 23:36
John M replied:
Two judges had Yarde ahead before the KO. Which is absolutely bonkers as he was getting caught with alarming regularity.
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Comment posted by AJ, today at 23:37AJ
23:37
Bertebiev sheer class, too good - 19 -0
Yarde Well done, showed good heart tonight.