1. younger
2. faster
3. better defense
4. better distance control
5. insane cardio
6. better foot work
Sure. I expect Beterbiev will try to walk him down, that is his only chance. But he will get countered the whole night when he does that.
Bivol will not have to deal with some insane Beterbiev`s pressure, because the things I listed will prevent Beterbiev from his pressure.
If Beterbiev enforces things and pushes things too far, he will drop on his ass pretty soon.
Hard fight to call 50/50 though I didn't like the way bivol responded to the bodyshots last time out I think he's vulnerable there now. Happens to most boxers in their mid 30s sign he needs go up in weight. Makes sense the opatia fight at 190 was put out there recently they are scoping that move up in the near future
Bivol isn't crude like Joe Smith. He will access Bivol, just as he did Browne, Yarde and Gvoz. Beterbiev isn't a mindless pressure fighter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZyIL97hXs4
One of his trainers with Chris and Paulie
Great video
Thanks for this one
One of the most respected boxing guys out there ; John Scully
Like i always stated , Beterbiev is just a phenom
Bivol - Beterbiev fight will be solved in the last rounds. Bivol wins by decision or Beterbiev by a late stoppage. i see no other outcome.
If Beterbiev will be crazy enough to jump on him earlier, maybe Bivol stops him.
Gvozdyk is nothing like Bivol, much slower guy.
Bivol isn't crude like Joe Smith. He will access Bivol, just as he did Browne, Yarde and Gvoz. Beterbiev isn't a mindless pressure fighter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZyIL97hXs4
One of his trainers with Chris and Paulie
Yeah and he is the only guy I see that could do that, its a near 50-50 fight, I only pick Beterbiev because I want to make a pick, its too boring for me to say its a toss up.
Thing is that Beterbiev is a smart fighter and his corner is smart, they know that will be Bivol's strategy, they know they have to cut off the ring which Beterbiev is good at.
I think that is what it really comes down to, Bivol has a massive speed advantage, Beterbiev cant just box him in the center of the ring all night, he has to cut it off and get Bivol to the ropes now and then. His foot work is pretty good but he is slower. If beterbiev can cut him off and control the space then he wins, if he cant and Bivol can elude him all night then he loses a decision.
It will be similar to Usyk-AJ, I was sitting there in the early rounds watching the first fight thinking, wow Usyk is winning, can he do this all night or what happens when he gets tired, but I will be damned he did it all night and he was less tired than AJ at the end of the fight.
This right there.
I think Beterbiev will go for a kill in the last rounds.
Bivol is going to pitty patty his way out of there for twelve rounds, trying to stink it out and get the bag.
Yeah and he is the only guy I see that could do that, its a near 50-50 fight, I only pick Beterbiev because I want to make a pick, its too boring for me to say its a toss up.
Thing is that Beterbiev is a smart fighter and his corner is smart, they know that will be Bivol's strategy, they know they have to cut off the ring which Beterbiev is good at.
I think that is what it really comes down to, Bivol has a massive speed advantage, Beterbiev cant just box him in the center of the ring all night, he has to cut it off and get Bivol to the ropes now and then. His foot work is pretty good but he is slower. If beterbiev can cut him off and control the space then he wins, if he cant and Bivol can elude him all night then he loses a decision.
It will be similar to Usyk-AJ, I was sitting there in the early rounds watching the first fight thinking, wow Usyk is winning, can he do this all night or what happens when he gets tired, but I will be damned he did it all night and he was less tired than AJ at the end of the fight.
I already said this in another thread but I too still favor Bivol. The dude stay focused and gets the job done. Beterbiev didn't show anything we didn't already know about him Saturday night. So my feelings hasn't changed. Bivol by UD unless Beterbiev gets too excited then he might even get stopped.
Also I don't want to hear anything about his age because he has never shown any signs of aging in any of his fights.
Bivol isn’t stopping Beterbiev, he couldn’t even get rid of Lyndon Arthur.
Gvodzyk and Bivol have similar styles. Bivol is undoubtedly a better fighter but they definitely have stylistic similarities.
Arthur fought in survival mode for 12 ronds like many others.
If Beter attacks too early and a litzle careless, he can get stopped. Bivol is strong enough to stop somebody that jumped on him.
You get some elite amateurs who’s skills don’t translate over like Murata for example.
Beterbiev however, is a very technically skilled fighter, very good fundamentals too. I think the power/ KO streak distracts people from his technical ability.
I couldn’t agree more with you
He does a bit of everything well but what stands out for me is his ring iq and of course his power
When all tied together you got a good boxer imo not great
Like I always stated ; the longer people think Beterbiev is just a mauler the further he will go
+300 amateur fights count for something
I judge his ring iq as his greatest asset
You get some elite amateurs who’s skills don’t translate over like Murata for example.
Beterbiev however, is a very technically skilled fighter, very good fundamentals too. I think the power/ KO streak distracts people from his technical ability.
Bivol - Beterbiev fight will be solved in the last rounds. Bivol wins by decision or Beterbiev by a late stoppage. i see no other outcome.
If Beterbiev will be crazy enough to jump on him earlier, maybe Bivol stops him.
Gvozdyk is nothing like Bivol, much slower guy.
Bivol isn’t stopping Beterbiev, he couldn’t even get rid of Lyndon Arthur.
Gvodzyk and Bivol have similar styles. Bivol is undoubtedly a better fighter but they definitely have stylistic similarities.
Interestingly enough, I picked Gvodzyk for many of the reasons guys are picking Bivol.
I too once underestimated Beterbiev’s technical ability and ring IQ, but the way he dismantled Gvodzyk was very impressive.
As good as Bivol is, I just don’t think he can deal with physical pressure Artur brings.
Bivol - Beterbiev fight will be solved in the last rounds. Bivol wins by decision or Beterbiev by a late stoppage. i see no other outcome.
If Beterbiev will be crazy enough to jump on him earlier, maybe Bivol stops him.
Gvozdyk is nothing like Bivol, much slower guy.
Interestingly enough, I picked Gvodzyk for many of the reasons guys are picking Bivol.
I too once underestimated Beterbiev’s technical ability and ring IQ, but the way he dismantled Gvodzyk was very impressive.
As good as Bivol is, I just don’t think he can deal with physical pressure Artur brings.
Like I always stated ; the longer people think Beterbiev is just a mauler the further he will go
+300 amateur fights count for something
I judge his ring iq as his greatest asset
Hahahahahahahahahahaha
He’s got Smith Jr on the list of Slow guys
Fughin tool , he almost knocked Bivol out
How’s that for slow ?
Bivol did the funky chicken all the way to his corner
Bivol is an outstanding fighter
I always thought so and still do
Watch the Gvodzyk fight and that is my thinking how it will go down
Artur will be most likely getting outboxed but slowly breaking him down and then bang go the lights
Beterbiev loses , I’ll have even more respect for Bivol
Interestingly enough, I picked Gvodzyk for many of the reasons guys are picking Bivol.
I too once underestimated Beterbiev’s technical ability and ring IQ, but the way he dismantled Gvodzyk was very impressive.
As good as Bivol is, I just don’t think he can deal with physical pressure Artur brings.
Regardless of which way you lean I think it’s fair to say either guy can win. Both are elite operators. I personally favour Beterbiev. Hopefully we find out soon.
Bivol is an outstanding fighter
I always thought so and still do
Watch the Gvodzyk fight and that is my thinking how it will go down
Artur will be most likely getting outboxed but slowly breaking him down and then bang go the lights
Beterbiev loses , I’ll have even more respect for Bivol
Bivol went life and death with Spider Richards :lol1:. Beterbiev is gonna maul him, and then afterwards you'll claim that you never really rated Bivol and always knew that Beterbiev was better.
Your Fury guy went life and death with f.ucking UFC guy. I don`t really understand what point are you making.
Probably none.
Again, Fury got knocked down by a f.ucking UFC caveman hahahahaa...
Bivol went life and death with Spider Richards :lol1:. Beterbiev is gonna maul him, and then afterwards you'll claim that you never really rated Bivol and always knew that Beterbiev was better.
He won’t Even have the common sense to do that
Smith needed 10 more seconds and Bivol would of gotten ktfo
Is Joe Smith on his list of slow guys ?