Comments Thread For: Artur Beterbiev-Callum Smith: Top Rank Wins WBC Purse Bid, Offers More Than Matchroom

[BlackRobb]

I think Bivol has no problem if Nelo ducks his 168 challenge .. It's Nelo's call after all... Bivol just wanted an inspiring and exciting fight if ever he fights Nelo again and it's @ 168...

Moving down in weight, even just 3-4 lbs. at age 32, is pretty foolish. If he really wants a challenge, he should press harder for the Beterbiev fight. No way in Holy Hell the WBC would really deny him the green belt if he legit beat Artur.

[SceneBoxer]

Moving down in weight, even just 3-4 lbs. at age 32, is pretty foolish. If he really wants a challenge, he should press harder for the Beterbiev fight. No way in Holy Hell the WBC would really deny him the green belt if he legit beat Artur.

For Bivol:
*Beterbiev @175 - BIG challenge
*Nelo @168 - Slightly a challenge
*Nelo @175 - zero challenge, no... nada...
Bivol is consistent in saying that he can still make 168 for the right fights... It's not that he's forced to drain himself to go down to 168...

[BlackRobb]

For Bivol:
*Beterbiev @175 - BIG challenge
*Nelo @168 - Slightly a challenge
*Nelo @175 - zero challenge, no... nada...
Bivol is consistent in saying that he can still make 168 for the right fights... It's not that he's forced to drain himself to go down to 168...

He comes in slightly light for his title defenses, but 168 is a bit different from 172-173. Not that it should matter, but...