I don't. But let's look at the facts. He's been a pro for SEVEN YEARS and only stepped up to world level ONCE. Am I wrong?
I definitely think Yarde has a chance, of course I don't think he's capable of a shut out against anyone in the top 50 but he's got a chance nonetheless.
Just over 2 months after the Yarde fight, Kovalev took Saul Alvarez into the the 11th round before getting stopped in a close fight.
Kovalev the WBO light-heavyweight champion. Who's he stepped up against? I don't know but hasn't the man gradually fought his way back to a second world title fight? I can't believe we're even having this discussion, he's challenging world champions.
Close? Kovalev got laid out by a midget. To see how effective Canelo was against the real top boys of that divison go and see how Bivol owned him.
Two in seven years? One who was a borderline alcky at the time?. You probably (definitely) have "Lions in the camp" tattooed across your shoulder blades.