Shocked to hear NONE of the commentators or the interviewer mention Anthony Yarde as Joe Smith's next opponent! Only names were Bivol, Beterbiev and down the line Canelo. These schmucks tried to blank Yarde, even though he's the number 1 contender. Joe himself didn't even mention Yarde's name when he was asked who's next, although he knows full well that Yarde should be at the top of the list.
What adds more spice to the mix is that both Yarde and Smith Jr use exactly the same alias "The Beast From The East"! Yarde being from East London, Smith Jr being from New York in eastern USA.
If things pan out well for boxing fans this must-see match up should be up next, around May/June, so who wins Joe Smith Jr vs Anthony Yarde?
Smith is a smarter fighter than given credit for. Yarde does nothing that Smith hasn't seen and I think the experience of Smith will make the difference in him winning.