“I wanted to look like Mike Tyson. But then I started to realize, in a twelve round fight, you must be patient.”

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He is saying he once wanted to fight with the same style and image as Mike Tyson, but he later learned that boxing requires more patience. In a twelve-round fight, rushing too much can work against you. The quote contrasts raw aggression with discipline and pacing.

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Originally said in English.

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About Anthony Yarde

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.

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