Light heavyweight · Announcement · First reported: 3 Nov, 09:07 · BoxeRingWeb
Ben Whittaker targeting Anthony Yarde in February or March 2027
British light heavyweight Ben Whittaker, IBF number one, is targeting a fight against compatriot Anthony Yarde in February or March 2027. Whittaker won in October against Australian Conor Wallace by unanimous decision in an IBF final eliminator. Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed Yarde as the first option, while Wallace has requested a rematch.
One source describes Whittaker vs Wallace as a low-level match, the other highlights Whittaker's Olympic silver medal.
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IBF number one Whittaker far from Bivol challenge will face Yarde in February
BoxeRingWeb · IT · first reported
original: Il numero uno IBF Whittaker lontano da una sfida con Bivol affronterà Yarde a febbraio
Hirn on Whittaker's next fight: Yarde is first on the list
vRINGe · UA
original: Хирн о следующем бое Уиттакера: Ярд стоит первым в списке
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3 Nov · 09:07
BoxeRingWeb: IBF number one Whittaker far from Bivol challenge will face Yarde in February
3 Nov · 09:45
vRINGe: Hirn on Whittaker's next fight: Yarde is first on the list