“Many people get their title shot against weak champions. You just need to enter the ring, beat some weakling and take the belt. I'm fighting the damn Russians who have veins and abs. The god gives the most difficult battles to his strongest warriors. I'll be back," Yard added.
Anthony Yarde also spoke about what Artur Beterbiev said to him after the fight: “He spoke like a true professional that this was his toughest fight. While he is the champion, now is his time, he has too much experience, but the future is mine. In general, I don't care what other guys say, I'm only interested in what girls say about me! I'm kidding!"