“In year seven and eight I was very small, but I was muscular. Year nine, ten and eleven I got massive. I was in the gym every day, even at lunchtime and break times. I was thinking about boxing at that time but didn't think I would actually do it.”

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.