WBO Requests Yard to Confirm Buatsi Fight

The World Boxing Organization (WBO) has sanctioned a fight between Anthony Yard (24-3, 23 KOs) and Joshua Buatsi (18-0, 13 KOs). However, Yard's lawyers have informed that the team will not be able to participate in the fight's purse bid until June 7. This is because Anthony is currently in the process of terminating his partnership with promoter Frank Warren.

The WBO has asked for personal confirmation from Yard regarding whether he will proceed with this fight. The bout is expected to be for the interim light heavyweight title (up to 79.4 kg).

In early February, Buatsi won by split decision against Dan Azeez. A week later, Yard knocked out Mark Nikolic in the third round.