Is Yarde Britain’s Salvation?

By: Shane Willoughby
In a year that has seen British boxing regress at a ridiculous rate, Anthony Yarde is one fight away from cementing his name in history.
Yarde is set to face the WBO Light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev in Russia on the 24th August. After only 17 fights, the undefeated Brit has to go to the hometown of arguably the best fighter in the division.Whilst many say Kovalev is past his best and he doesn't possess the same threats he did 5 years ago, he is coming off probably