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Yarde is in year 4 and 26. How long before he starts with legit challenges?
Yeah, but the kid had no amateur experience and before today had only boxed less than 30 rounds.
Do you think he's ready for any more than this. When you say legit challenges, his opponent lasted 7 rounds. Who do you reckon is a legit challenge?
Not saying too much, top 40, then top 30 next fight.
By the looks of things, that's probably what happens. Looking at his last 2 opponents , there has been a steady progress with Sjelocka and this guy.
You've had all the usual "future World Champion" hype from those around him, but as we all know, there are no guarantees and he is a long, long way from that currently.
The old fashioned route of domestic, European/Commonwealth then competing at World level is probably his best option.