Former world title challenger Anthony Yarde is set to make his return to the ring on October 19 at the Copper Box Arena in London. This event will feature Yarde as the chief support for an exciting super-lightweight showdown between rising star Adam Azim and well-known fighter Ohara Davies.
Currently ranked No. 1 by the WBO in the light-heavyweight division, Yarde is looking to bounce back after a series of high-profile fights, including a challenging bout against Sergey Kovalev in Russia and a thrilling match against unbeaten champion Artur Beterbiev for the WBC, IBF, and WBO world titles.
After achieving impressive stoppage victories over Jorge Silva and Marko Nikolic, Yarde is eager to re-establish his position in title contention. He expressed his excitement, stating, “On October 19, I’m back in my home city, and I can’t wait. The occasion, the journey, the arena—it’s all very special for me. I’ve been training hard and am set to deliver another explosive knockout performance.”
In addition to Yarde’s appearance, the fight night promises an exhilarating atmosphere, with BOXXER CEO Ben Shalom highlighting Yarde’s addition to an already action-packed card. He remarked, “We are thrilled to welcome the electrifying talent of Anthony Yarde to our ‘High Voltage’ event on October 19.”
The headline match between Azim and Davies is anticipated to be a fierce rivalry, while the undercard features Dan Azeez facing unbeaten Lewis Edmondson, Michael McKinson against South Africa’s Tulani Mbenge, and a highly anticipated match between Jeamie TKV and Franklin Ignatius. Rising bantamweight star Francesca Hennessy will also return to action.
Tickets for this must-see boxing event are available for purchase now. Don’t miss the opportunity to watch Azim vs. Davies live on October 19.
