Anthony Yigit: record, next fight and profile →
German light heavyweight Leon Bunn (14-0, 8 KOs) claimed the IBF International title by defeating countryman Leon Harth (18-4, 12 KOs) via technical knockout last night at the Fraport Arena in Frankfurt.
Anthony Yigit surprised fans by dressing as Darth Vader at the weigh-in today in Frankfurt ahead of his fight with Sandro Hernandez at the Fraport Arena. The former World title challenger went undercover as the famous Star Wars villain, posing for pictures with unsuspecting spectators before taking to the scales and making weight for his eight-round super lightweight clash.
Anthony Yigit (22-1-1, 7 KOs) will have a familiar face in his corner when he takes on Sandro Hernandez (15-7-3, 10 KOs) on Saturday night at the Fraport Arena in Frankfurt, available to watch live on Viaplay in Sweden.
Anthony Yigit (22-1-1, 7 KOs) will face Sandro Hernandez (15-7-3, 10 KOs) as the slick southpaw returns to action on May 4 at the Fraport Arena in Frankfurt. Yigit outpointed Mohamed Khalladi on February 16 at the CGM Arena in Koblenz following a brave attempt at the IBF World Super Lightweight title in his World Boxing Super Series Quarter-Final clash with Ivan Baranchyk.
Koblenz, Germany - Former IBF title challenger and EBU super lightweight champ Anthony Yigit, 22-1-1, made a slow start against tough Italian Mohammed Khalladi, 10-8-1, but won a unanimous decision after eight.
Anthony Yigit (21-1-1, 7 KOs) will face Mohamed Khalladi (10-7-1, 5 KOs) in an eight round super lightweight contest on February 16 at CGM Arena in Koblenz. The Swedish southpaw returns having proved his star potential with a heroic performance against Ivan Baranchyk in their World Boxing Super Series Quarter-Final clash for the IBF World Super Lightweight title on October 27.
Baranchyk, Yigit Fight Photos Gallery - In a Super Lightweight quarterfinal matchup that included one knockdown, Regis Prograis defeated Terry Flanagan to advance to the World Boxing Super Series semifinal after twelve rounds of action on Saturday night. The first quarterfinal fight featured a stoppage by Ivan Baranchyk, earning him a spot in the semfinals. (photos by Amanda Wescott).
Regis Prograis beat Terry Flanagan unanimously on points and Ivan Baranchyk stopped Anthony Yigit in round seven in two exciting Ali Trophy Super-Lightweight Quarter-Finals at the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans.
Lakefront Arena, New Orleans - For the vacant IBF junior welterweight world title, Ivan Baranchyk (19-0, 12 KOs) stopped Anthony Yigit (21-1-1, 7 KOs) after seven rounds action. Baranchyk now advances in the World Boxing Super Series junior welterweight tournament. He will face the winner of next week's quarter-final bout between Josh Taylor and Ryan Martin.
Anthony Yigit and Ivan Baranchyk are ready for Saturday’s Ali Trophy Quarter-Finals at UNO Lakefront Arena in New Orleans. Tickets for the bouts are on sale through TicketMaster.com and at the arena box office.