{"id":11430,"date":"2023-01-27T11:15:15","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T11:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/sergey-kovalev-says-artur-beterbiev-will-pulverize-anthony-yard\/"},"modified":"2023-01-27T11:15:15","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T11:15:15","slug":"sergey-kovalev-says-artur-beterbiev-will-pulverize-anthony-yard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/sergey-kovalev-says-artur-beterbiev-will-pulverize-anthony-yard\/","title":{"rendered":"Sergey Kovalev says Artur Beterbiev will ‘pulverize’ Anthony Yard"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sergey Kovalev expects Anthony Yard to show “his big heart” against Artur Beterbiev, but thinks he will be the side to take the beating.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When is Artur Beterbiev vs Anthony Yard?<\/h2>\n

Beterbiev, 38, will make his UK debut on Saturday night when he takes on Yarde, 31, at Wembley Arena.<\/p>\n

A former world title challenger, Yard joins the clash as a giant underdog who has had to deal with a wave of criticism about the level of opponents he has faced in his career. <\/p>\n

If there’s one person who knows Yarde, it’s Kovalev. <\/p>\n

The Russian defeated Yarde in the 11th round at Chelyabinsk’s Traktor Sport Palace in August 2019.<\/p>\n

And Kovalev argues Yard won’t be able to handle the amount of pressure Beterbiev will bring tomorrow night.<\/p>\n

Read more: 10 things boxing fans should know about Artur Beterbiev<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sergey Kovalev believes Artur Beterbiev will ‘pulverize’ Anthony Yard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What did Sergey Kovalev say about Artur Beterbiev vs Anthony Yard?<\/h2>\n

Kovalev told RingIQ TV:<\/p>\n

\u201cAnthony Yard, in my opinion, is not ready to fight Artur Beterbiev because he was not tested like in a real fight. I lost a lot of pounds for the weight class so I ran out of energy.It’s impossible to make 175 so I had to move on to the next division.2019 was the best year in my boxing career. It was the most difficult year. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe first match was scheduled for June, but it was rescheduled for August. It has been a very difficult year for me. I gained experience and strengthened my physical conditioning.<\/p>\n

“I think it’s going to be an interesting fight, but in my opinion Arthur will beat him. I had a problem when I fought Anthony Yard. In the 7th and 8th rounds, I was thin and exhausted. was <\/p>\n

READ MORE: 10 things boxing fans should know about Anthony Yard<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Artur Beterbiev to face Anthony Yard at Wembley Arena<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cI lost over 15 pounds in this fight. He couldn’t stop me. <\/p>\n

\u201cI would be interested to see this too. In my opinion, Artur is naturally strong and mentally has a very big background with two Olympics and World Championships. and is mentally older than Anthony Yard.<\/p>\n

“Until six o’clock at the latest. I think so, five, six. They are both big and strong and smart. <\/p>\n

“So it’s an interesting match, but Beterbiev will beat him before mid-game. It all depends on the setting. <\/p>\n

\u201cIf Artur appreciates him enough and is ready for the fight, I think it will be a win for Artur. Being mentally prepared is the most important thing, and if he’s mentally prepared, he can show a big heart, but you get it.”<\/p>\n\n

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