Wayne Alexander (Former European Super Welding Champion)
I expect them to have a good and interesting fight because both have aggressive, fierce styles. Yarde has some good KO stats, is younger and hungry, but Berterbiev has a 100% KO record against better opponents. That’s why I believe that after a tough first half, Artur’s extra world-class experience will help him stop the game late or win points against Yarde.
Nate Collins (Commonwealth Featherweight Champion)
I can’t see a knockout win for Artur Betterbiev. Honestly, I would be shocked to see Yarde get through six rounds. Betterbiev is an animal.
Dave Allen (Strong contender)
Beterbiev by stopping is the only choice you can make on all known forms. However, he is no longer young and earning 175 could not have been easier. Yarde is good enough and has the power to be called a direct bystander, but I don’t think he’ll see halfway through.
Declan Warrington (Journalist)
If Yarde executes his strategy correctly, it will turn into a shootout that Beterbiev will win in four to six innings and that will do little damage to Yarde’s reputation. Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol then became even more necessary.
