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Promoter reveals progress on Anthony Yarde vs. Joshua Buatsi

Promoter reveals progress on Anthony Yarde vs. Joshua BuatsiDAZN
The pair could fight this year.

Promoter Ben Shalom thinks that Anthony Yarde vs. Joshua Buatsi is close to being made.

The two light heavyweights are some of the best fighters outside the world champions in the division, and both are looking for their next match-up.

Buatsi defeated Dan Azeez earlier in the year, while Arthur fought Marko Nikolic in February, stopping his opponent.

A win for either fighter would put them back in the mix for a title shot, with Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol set to fight this summer in Saudi Arabia.

"We've agreed terms, we're ready to go, we're just waiting for the other side, but I'm hopeful this will be resolved soon, and we can get it on," Shalom told Sky Sports .

"Joshua Buatsi vs Anthony Yarde is a massive fight. It's a big fight for British boxing and a big fight for the light-heavyweight division. It's a fight fans have wanted to see for years and now is the time to make it."

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