“I remember being in fights and being tremendously outnumbered and it escalating into something much worse. That's why I laughed when people asked if I was scared of going to Russia. If only they knew about some of the things I've seen.”

British professional boxer

Anthony Yarde is a British professional boxer. He has competed in the light-heavyweight division and has challenged for the world title three times, in 2019, 2023 and 2025. At regional level, Yarde has held several light-heavyweight championships. Among them was the Commonwealth title, which he held from 2021 to 2022. His record places him among the notable British fighters of his era.