Yarde Weighs In: Beterbiev Packs More Punch Than Benavidez
In a candid assessment, Anthony Yarde declares that Artur Beterbiev hits harder than David Benavidez, despite facing both in high-stakes bouts.
Anthony Yarde recently compared the punching power of David Benavidez and Artur Beterbiev, revealing that he felt Beterbiev's punches were more damaging. Yarde faced Beterbiev in January 2023, where he was stopped in the eighth round after a knockdown, leading to his corner's decision to pull him out of the fight.
In his subsequent match against Benavidez, Yarde again showcased his resilience but was ultimately stopped on his feet in the seventh round after suffering another knockdown. Despite Benavidez's reputation as a knockout artist, Yarde stated, "Believe it or not, I’m in there with Benavidez and he’s whacking [me] but none of these shots are really hurting me. [He’s got] very, very fast hands."
Benavidez, now a three-division world champion, faces a pivotal decision on whether to remain at cruiserweight or return to light-heavyweight, where he still holds the WBC title. Meanwhile, Beterbiev has not fought since losing his rematch to Dmitry Bivol in February 2025, and has accused Benavidez of avoiding a potential showdown.
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