Best fights of Anthony Yarde
Over 11 years as a professional, Anthony Yarde has compiled a 27-4 (24) record, including 13 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Anthony Yarde loses to Sergey Kovalev via KO
On August 24, 2019 Anthony Yarde fought Sergey Kovalev for the WBO and EBP (Super) light heavyweight titles. Yarde was 28 years old with a record of 18-0, and Kovalev was 36 with a record of 33-3-1. Yarde was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and Kovalev was coming off a win. Kovalev stopped Yarde via TKO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
2. Anthony Yarde defeats Lyndon Arthur in their 3rd fight
On April 26, 2025 Anthony Yarde faced Lyndon Arthur in a light heavyweight bout. It was their third meeting. Yarde was 33 years old with a record of 26-3, and Arthur was 33 with a record of 24-2. Yarde was on a 3-fight winning streak and Arthur was coming off a win. Yarde won via unanimous decision.
3. Anthony Yarde KOs Lyndon Arthur in their 2nd fight
On December 4, 2021 Anthony Yarde fought Lyndon Arthur for the Commonwealth and WBO InterContinental light heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Yarde was 30 years old with a record of 21-2, and Arthur was 30 with a record of 19-0. Yarde was coming off a win and Arthur was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Yarde stopped Lyndon Arthur via KO in the 4th round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
4. Anthony Yarde loses to David Benavidez via KO
On November 22, 2025 Anthony Yarde fought David Benavidez for the WBC and WBA (Regular) light heavyweight titles. Yarde was 34 years old with a record of 27-3, and Benavidez was 28 with a record of 30-0. Yarde was on a 4-fight winning streak and Benavidez was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak. Benavidez stopped Yarde via TKO in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
5. Anthony Yarde loses to Artur Beterbiev via KO
On January 28, 2023 Anthony Yarde fought Artur Beterbiev for the WBC, IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles. Yarde was 31 years old with a record of 23-2, and Beterbiev was 38 with a record of 18-0. Yarde was on a 3-fight winning streak and Beterbiev was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Beterbiev stopped Yarde via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
6. Anthony Yarde KOs Jorge Silva
On September 23, 2023 Anthony Yarde faced Jorge Silva in a light heavyweight bout. Yarde was 32 years old with a record of 23-3, and Silva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yarde was coming off a loss. Yarde stopped Jorge Silva via KO in the 2nd round.
7. Anthony Yarde KOs Stefani Koykov
On November 19, 2022 Anthony Yarde faced Stefani Koykov in a light heavyweight bout. Yarde was 31 years old with a record of 22-2, and Koykov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yarde was on a 2-fight winning streak. Yarde stopped Stefani Koykov via KO in the 3rd round.
8. Anthony Yarde KOs Marko Nikolic
On February 10, 2024 Anthony Yarde faced Marko Nikolic in a light heavyweight bout. Yarde was 32 years old with a record of 24-3, and Nikolic was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yarde was coming off a win. Yarde stopped Marko Nikolic via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Anthony Yarde KOs Richard Baranyi
On July 8, 2017 Anthony Yarde fought Richard Baranyi for the vacant WBO European light heavyweight title. Yarde was 25 years old with a record of 11-0, and Baranyi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yarde was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Yarde stopped Richard Baranyi via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
10. Anthony Yarde KOs Walter Gabriel Sequeira
On October 20, 2018 Anthony Yarde defended his WBO InterContinental light heavyweight title against Walter Gabriel Sequeira. Yarde was 27 years old with a record of 16-0, and Sequeira was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yarde was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Yarde stopped Walter Gabriel Sequeira via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.