British light heavyweights Joshua Buatsi (18-0, 13 KOs) and Anthony Yarde (25-3, 24 KOs) both revealed an interest in dealing with each other after the 2 got wins this month.

Following Yarde’s third-round blockage win over Marko Nikolic on the undercard of Hamzah Sheeraz-Liam Williams, the 2 came deal with to face. Just a week prior, Buatsi won a unanimous choice versus Dan Azeez to end up being the British and Commonwealth light heavyweight champ. The possibility of a bout in between the 2 was raised throughout Yarde’s post-fight interview.

Joshua Buatsi: ‘I believe this fight should be next’

Buatsi approached Yarde throughout the post-fight interview at which point he was asked if he had an interest in battling later on in 2024. His action showed that he was down to make it take place.

“I would be at home if I didn’t have interest,” Buatsi stated. “I’m here ’cause I believe this fight should be next. Anthony [Yarde] and his team probably think the same…people know that this is the fight that should be next. So from my side, I’m down with it. I’m sure him and his team feel the same way.”

Anthony Yarde: ‘We’re going to get it breaking’

Yarde was likewise inquired about whether he had an interest in dealing with the Olympic bronze medalist. His action likewise appeared to show interest.

“This fight, between me and JB [Joshua Buatsi], is a hundred times bigger,” stated Yarde. “Me and him have always had like a mutual respect but we’re both fighters, we both agreed we’re going to get a cracking. We said it behind the scenes…We’ve always had it in our minds that we’re going to fight. We’re going to get it cracking.”

Can a battle in between the 2 get made?

Whether the 2 will really deal with each other stays to be seen. Fight fans ought to temper their expectations till a main statement is made. For the time being, nevertheless, there is factor to be positive. Given how Queensberry Promotions and BOXXER have actually tweeted about a prospective match, we might see both guys in the ring versus each other later on this year.