ANTHONY YARDE has no fear taking on big-punching Artur Beterbiev after facing down guns on London streets.
The 31-year-old from Hackney grew up among deprivation and crime, with his childhood home brushed into the shadows of the flashy Westfield shopping centre in Stratford.
Arthur Beterbiev (left) and Anthony Yarde (right) face off on Saturday
Hackney-born Yarde insists he has nothing to due to his upbringing
Stabbings and robberies were commonplace until boxing helped lift the light-heavyweight ace up and out of a perilous environment.
But his life is in danger again tonight as he takes on the 18-0 WBC, IBF and WBO champ Beterbiev, who has battered all his victims inside the distance and starves himself three days out from a fight to make himself as angry as possible.
Yarde has shown no sign of nerves in the build-up to the Wembley Arena showdown and explains that flying bullets are much scarier than fists.
After staring down the bearded caveman that is Beterbiev, 38, he revealed: “It’s different. We are talking in terms of fear and I don’t fear anybody.
“There’s no person in this world I fear because of certain situations I’ve been in and grown up around.
“I’ve been approached by people with guns, I’ve had loads of boys around me with knives trying to stab me, getting ready to rob me.
“I’ve been in certain scary situations, your heart is beating and you can’t go outside because madness is going to happen. This is me being paid to fight — and I like fighting!
“For someone who has come from where I have, this is special. I’m here to seize the moment.”
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Brave Brit Callum Johnson was bludgeoned inside four rounds by the Canada-based Chechen in 2018, labelling him a ‘pound-for-pound killer, an animal, a monster’.
The Bond-villain accent, bear-like hair and thirst for blood make Beterbiev a frightening force.
But Yarde reckons he has the chin and characteristics to win this war of the whiskers.
Under a perfectly manicured moustache, he explained: “There’s nobody on this planet who can have his record and do what he’s done and be nothing to worry about.
“I’ve seen little clips of him, he’s done basic things very well. Clearly he hits hard but the little things he does do, he does well and he does them repeatedly.
“He’s got a good engine but, at the same time, he gets hit. I’m not a person you can stand there and get hit by. It’s exciting.
“I’ll admit he’s got a better beard than me. I can’t grow a beard like that. I’ve got to give myself a trimming and a grooming before the fight.”
Yarde is the 6-1 longshot with even his diehard fans giving him only a puncher’s chance.
But he is refusing to dwell on the enormity of the task ahead — and will only look back at bashing Beterbiev and the bookies once he has secured the belts.
He said: “I’ve not looked at the odds. There’s certain things I don’t pay attention to, it can distract you, it can take away your focus, it can make you overcompensate.
“Someone can come and tell you stuff but sometimes I’m a bit dismissive.
“I’m like, ‘ah, keep it to yourself, I don’t care’. I’d rather find out after the fight.
“You can hear something and it will play on your mind. It’s just human nature but certain things don’t matter.
“The only thing that matters to me is when we both step into the ring, the bell goes ding, ding, ding and we start shimmying. That is all that matters.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between a left cross and a left hook?
A left hook can be thrown from the side, and a right cross from the front.
A left hand hook is one that is thrown with the opponent’s right side facing. The elbow is bent 90° and the wrist is turned 45° toward the opponent.
With the palm facing the opponent, a right cross is performed. The elbow should be straight. The wrist is turned 45 degrees away from the opponent.
What are some of the benefits of learning how to box
If you want to learn how to box, then you should consider the following reasons:
- It increases confidence. You will be able to confront bullies and other bullies by learning to box.
- It can improve your health. Boxing builds muscle mass. Muscle mass makes you stronger.
- It helps you to learn self-defense skills. When you learn how to fight, you learn how to protect yourself.
- It builds mental toughness. It is crucial to have mental toughness when faced with challenges.
- It can give you a feeling of accomplishment. Once you have learned a technique you’ll feel like you are a real boxer.
- It’s fun! It’s great fun to get punched in your stomach.
- It’s cheap. All you need are a pair of punching bags and boxing gloves.
- It doesn’t require much space
How to defend yourself
Protect your head when you are being attacked. You want to avoid being punched. To avoid being punched, you must learn how to stop an incoming punch. Here are the steps:
- Square your shoulders and stand tall.
- Keep your elbows close to your sides.
- Your forearm can block the punch coming from your opponent.
- Counterattack immediately.
- Continue blocking until your attacker runs off.
- Do not let up on your defense.
Statistics
- It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
- You want to be running at roughly 75-80% of your top speed..5 mile slow, easy recovery jog at the end.[6]X Research source 2Mix in long runs, shadow boxing, and short sprints on non-interval days. (wikihow.com)
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How To
How to learn to box for exercise
How to box for exercise
Boxing is a sport that improves self confidence and physical fitness. Boxing is the most well-known sport in the world. It requires strength, speed, agility, stamina, coordination, balance, power and accuracy.
It’s a great way for you to feel fit and healthy. You’ll enjoy it so much, you’ll want more.
There are many options for boxing training. Some take place at gyms or health clubs while others require you to train at home. Online courses allow you to learn from anywhere in the globe.
Be sure to consider your goals when choosing a program. Also, ensure it fits your lifestyle. The best programs include exercises designed to build muscle mass, increase flexibility, improve cardiovascular endurance, and enhance overall well-being.
Consider whether you prefer a beginner or advanced course. Beginner’s courses usually cover basic techniques such as shadowboxing or sparring, mittwork and punching combinations. Advanced programs offer more variety and more complex movements.
Programs for beginners usually last eight weeks and cost less that $100. However, they don’t provide any guidance on nutrition, weight loss, injury prevention, or other aspects of boxing training.
Advanced programs generally last around six months and cost approximately $300. These programs include nutrition advice and stretching routines. Some programs also include resistance training (e.g. lifting weights) or aerobic conditioning (e.g. running).
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