Arthur vs. Yarde

The official Tapology discussion thread for the event!

Hey Mikey, who’s this Agit Kabayel dude & what’s to expect?

Sorry Hippie, just seen your question just now. 

Erm, Agit Kabayel?? Well he is the undefeated 20-0 European Heavyweight Champion.  He has a couple of decent wins. Biggest win over Dereck Chisora (who just fought Usyk last week and is a fringe top 15 guy). Rudenko, Lazaris, Hubueax are the other decent wins, but they are all European level boxers at best.
His style is pretty boring to be honest. He's not an explosive puncher, won't wow you with speed and power or his technical skill. He is a straight forward throw a jab and a right hand kinda guy. It works for the level he is at.

Tyson Fury is on a whole different level!  He is the no. 1 Heavyweight on the planet!!!  This guy Kabayel wouldn't even be brought in as a sparring partner for Fury!!!  It's a lot like when Fury fought Tom Schwarz last year, remember that?

It is just a stay busy fight for Tyson because of the Wilder trilogy falling apart because of Wilders mental breakdown!!!   It still not official by the way, but it seems pretty certain it happens. 

So although it is a **** opponent, can't complain about it too much. Just hope that there is no huge upset and also that Anthony Joshua defeats Kubrat Pulev the week after (that's a tougher fight than this 1). Then we get the huge Undisputed Heavyweight fight between Fury and Joshua next year. 

Thx Mikey, always great info!

Would love to see this Fury vs. Kabayel fight confirm! December should be a big month with the Anthony Joshua fight the following week (which I was not aware of thanks @Mikey1903). Certainly could be setting up something big for 2021.

Just youtubing Agit Kabayel now as I am not overly familiar, certainly not the most exciting from what I see but some heavy hands for sure.  I think he will be a good opponent for Fury, assuming this goes ahead.      

So much for Tyson Fury boxing on this card!  Not enough money, apparently?  Although I have a feeling that Wilder team starting legal proceedings has something to do with it!

At least we still get a big fight on the card. Lyndon Arthur defends his Commonwealth title vs Anthony Yarde.  Arthur is the better boxer Yarde is the Knockoutpuncher.  Winner moves on to World Title contention

Yup, such a **** show!!!
I kinda laugh when people on this site get mad about MMA.  You wanna see something, come check out the ******** that goes on in boxing!
I'm still mad about that kid Moloney getting robbed at the weekend!! 

Yarde vs. Arthur
Anthony Yarde, TKO, R9
It will be hard fought but I fully expect Yarde to finish this fight prematurely

Yarde vs. Arthur
Lyndon Arthur, DEC
This fight reminds me a lot of last weekend Dubois Joyce fight. You've got 1 guy, looks scary, big muscles and lots of KO'S then you've got the guy with the good jab and better amateur experience. Imma do what I did last weekend, go with the better boxer not the guy who looks good in highlights

Clarke vs. Hutchinson
Willy Hutchinson, DEC
Big Willy Style!!!

Ramabeletsa vs. Bourke
Michael Ramabeletsa, TKO, R2
This guy Ramabeletsa!!! He started his career 1-14 or something terrible like that! Last few years he has went 15-5 and has melted a lot of guys who were meant to beat him. So much so that he got himself a couple of regional Titles. I don't know what to make of him? Does he sleep another young prospect? Bourke isn't exactly a blue chip prospect

Itauma vs. van Poetsch
Karol Itauma, DEC
Lewis van Poetsch I another fine example of a legendary journeyman! He's been beaten 123 times but only KO'd 10 times! Respect!

Ali vs. Quinn
Muhammad Ali, DEC
Jamie Quinn is another absolute legend of a journeyman! 105 losses but got finished 3 times!

Itauma vs. van Poetsch
Karol Itauma, DEC
Olympic gold medalist vs 9-118 record. Boxing is a ******* JOKE

Ali vs. Quinn
Muhammad Ali, DEC
Literally* Muhammad Ali vs 7-104. *** boxing

Ali vs. Quinn
Muhammad Ali, DEC
over 100 losses and only ko'd 3 times vs muhammad Ali reborn

knew mikey would be on arthur in this fight!!! saw the picks for arthur at 15% and my eyebrows nearly jumped off my damn face! 

after watching the kovalev fight, holy moly is this gonna be a test for Yarde!!

Ssshhh!  Don't tell everyone! Hahaha 

Like I said I see this fight very much like last weekends Dubois vs Joyce. Big muscley, power puncher vs a great jab.
I'll usually always side with the boxer

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* Edited at 12.05.2020, 7:12 AM ET *

Michael Ramabeletsa, Dec





For a boy brought up on the tough inner city streets of Johannesburg, Michael Ramabeletsa understands all about how hard life can be.

With Poverty rife and gangsters controlling the streets and neighbourhoods, just staying safe and out of trouble was a daily connundrum .

Luckily for Ramabeletsa, he fell in love with the sport of boxing from an early age and dreamed of becoming a future world champion one day.
  
It is that ambition which ultimately enabled him to escape to a better life.

A two-time South African super-bantamweight amateur champion, he decided in 2012 to seek his fortune as a boxer by moving to England.
Initially based in Bristol, Ramabeletsa headed north to link up with former world kickboxing champion Johnney Roye at his Preston gym.

The South African superbantamweight loved the area so much that he made it his home – going on to meet his future wife, Kate, and having three children – Michael junior (7), Chanel (2) and Louis (10 months).

Now aged 39-years-old, Ramabeletsa is still waiting to achieve what he believes is his boxing destiny.

A record of 17 professional defeats – with only one stoppage – on his resume is an illustration he believes of just how difficult it is to get the decision in this country as an ‘away’ fighter.

He does have 17 wins to his name – including his last fight which saw him win the coveted English title by beating Ryan Walker at York Hall, in Bethnal Green, at the end of last year.

Now receiving the exposure and respect that,  he want win the World Boxing Council International Super Bantam Title, with Chris Bourke (8-0) Church House, Westminster, London at Saturday 5, December 2020.

It is testament to his motivation and determination that even though he may be heading towards an age where many boxers hang up their gloves, he believes his best years are still ahead of him. Perhaps his spirit is ingrained in him from his fomative years growing up in South Africa.

“Growing up in Johannesburg was tough,” said Ramabeletsa.

“It was rough, it was tough to be on the streets.

“There would be so many people hustling on the streets – trying to make a living by any means.

“There would be trouble in terms of the gangsters who would control the streets.

“I remember once walking through the street in town and I was on my phone.

“I saw a group looking at me and I just knew what was going to happen.

“So I just ran and ran.”

Running away is certainly not in Ramabeletsa’s psyche in terms of his boxing career and he is eager to have the biggest fights on the biggest stages.

“Winning the English title has been a long-time coming,” he said.

“I’ve got my first defence on a big stage, finally.

“It’s all about me now.

“I want to try to inspire the kids coming up that you should never give up.

“Never let anything stop you from trying to achieve your dreams in life.

“I want to make history and I am confident that I will win this fight live on television.

“I want to be world champion – the sky is the limit.

“After this fight, I can look to fight for a British title or Commonwealth title.”

With a record like his where he has lost as many fights as he has won, some people may pour scorn over his claim that he can be a future world champion.

But he believes he has been a victim of politics of the sport.

He said: “I never lost a fight where I was punished by mu opponent. I have only lost one fight via stoppage.

“I was getting robbed with the decisions.

“But I am working with people who are looking after me where as before, I was working with people who did not really care about my career.

“Most of the fights, because they were not on TV, I was always going to struggle to get the decision.

“Out of all the fights that I have lost, I think there was maybe two that I definitely lost.

“The other fights I was not going to get the decision unless I stopped my opponent because I was the away fighter.”

Ramabeletsa’s route to the English title – like the rest of his career and life – was not a smooth and seamless one.

He lost his first attempt at becoming national champion when he was beaten via a split decision by Josh Kennedy in March 2017.

In his next fight, he also lost on points to Ashley Lane when he fought for the Commonwealth title in Swindon.

He finally got his hands on the title when he knocked out the highly-rated Walker in the opening round.

“I punished Josh Kennedy, but I was from Preston fighting in London which was his home town and they gave him the split decision,” Ramabeletsa said.

“ But it was amazing to finally win it and as I say, I will never give up until I get to the top.

“After winning that fight, it felt like I had won the world title after what I have been through. That’s how happy I was.

“Winning this title will open doors for me.”

* Edited at 12.05.2020, 10:03 AM ET *

Full respect to both Lyndon Arthur and Anthony Yarde for agreeing to both lay it on the line and take part in this dangerous domestic Title bout for the Commonwealth Light Heavyweight Title on Saturday December 05th...I like both fighters and I certainly feel that Lyndon Arthur is better than his last performance against Dec Spelman, where he Won a clear UD Points victory over Spelman, whilst weeks later, Anthony Yarde stopped Dec Spelman, has his return opponent to the Boxing Ring, in Spelman's 1st ever Stoppage loss, which occurred at the end of the 6th Round... Anthony Yarde likes to take his time and remains patient throughout the first 2 - 3 Rounds normally, whilst I expect Lyndon Arthur to get busy firing out the Jab and trying to use his length and reach advantage early doors to outbox Yarde, which he may well do... However... Yarde carries serious power and when he lands clean, he tends to cause his opponent to wilt... Yarde is also far more athletic, accurate with his striking, combined with great Ring IQ and Shot Selection than people give him credit for, plus he his also quite defensively savvy, providing good body movement, with footwork to aid his defence... I don't see this fight going past 10 Rounds, as I definitely feel that either one is getting Stopped, but I am quite confident that won't be Yarde... Yarde to Win by Stoppage, utilising the extra power in his hands, somewhere between Rounds 7 - 9, as Lyndon does get chinned when he tires after 7 and starts to slow down... Yarde will take full advantage of this... Lions definitely in this camp!!! 🦁🤔👍🥊👊