Light heavyweight boxer Joshua Buatsi is considering alternative opponents as negotiations with Anthony Yarde stall. Ben Shalom revealed that the likely matchup is faltering due to issues on Yarde's side. He expressed, "It takes two to tango," highlighting the deadlock in discussions.
Anthony Yard, British light heavyweight boxer, and Joshua Buatsi, the mandatory challenger for the WBO light heavyweight world champion belt, confirmed their desire to fight this year.
Anthony Yard, a former challenger for the world light heavyweight championship belt, announced his desire to fight in the UK or against Callum Smith, or against Joshua Buatsi.
In London, Joshua Buatsi and Dan Azeez faced off in the WBA light heavyweight final eliminator. Buatsi maintained his unbeaten record, moving to 18-0 with 13 KOs.
Former European light heavyweight champion Dan Aziz (19-0, 13 KO) was injured, and his fight with Joshua Buatsi (17-0, 13 KOs), scheduled for Saturday, will be rescheduled to another date.