Beterbiev vs Benavidez

[MulaKO]

Just finished reading an article where the Sr Benavidez has stated that if the Canelo fight cannot be made , they will pursue the light heavyweight champs ; Beterbiev and Bivol
Benny went as far as saying he got the better of Bivol in sparring ( find it hard to believe ) when he was 15 years old
Let’s be honest , weight will not be a problem for him but the fact he will be matched up with men his own size might be a cause for concern
What’s your take on this ?

[Regge]

Actually Tim Bradley confirmed on probox that Benavidez hurt Bivol during sparring.

I would love Benavidez vs Bivol and Betterbieve but he will have to Hurry with Betterbieve he's 39.

[MulaKO]

Actually Tim Bradley confirmed on probox that Benavidez hurt Bivol during sparring.

I would love Benavidez vs Bivol and Betterbieve but he will have to Hurry with Betterbieve he's 39.

I read he sparred him when he was 15
I highly doubt that , mind you Bivol is only 7 years older but I still find it hard to believe
Let’s hope Benny don’t take a page from Floyd or Canelo and keep this chit marinating
Like you said , Artur is already 39
I worry more about injuries than his age as the man is literally a gym rat

[Regge]

I read he sparred him when he was 15
I highly doubt that , mind you Bivol is only 7 years older but I still find it hard to believe
Let’s hope Benny don’t take a page from Floyd or Canelo and keep this chit marinating
Like you said , Artur is already 39
I worry more about injuries than his age as the man is literally a gym rat

I doubt Benavidez will do that being that he's the one mentioning those guys.

[dan-b]

Who wouldn't want to see Beterbiev - Benavidez?

[MulaKO]

I doubt Benavidez will do that being that he's the one mentioning those guys.

Canelo mentions people all the time then does a 360
So , time will tell

[MulaKO]

Who wouldn't want to see Beterbiev - Benavidez?

Definitely
At least Benny would be fighting at his natural weight cause I personally think he kills himself to make weight
Not sure if he’d be successful though

[Oracle01]

I read he sparred him when he was 15
I highly doubt that , mind you Bivol is only 7 years older but I still find it hard to believe
Let’s hope Benny don’t take a page from Floyd or Canelo and keep this chit marinating
Like you said , Artur is already 39
I worry more about injuries than his age as the man is literally a gym rat

Benavidez started sparring GGG when he was 15. He Sparred Bivol when he was 23. He breaks Bivol down to the body and stops him imo. Beterbiev gets lit up also. Too slow and hittable.

[Lance98]

Beterbiev is too slow for benavidez. I think benavidez could overwhelm beterbiev easily and force a stoppage or even a KO. Bivol would be a much tougher fight.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Benavidez has the speed advantage but Beterbiev is the better technician. Once Beterbiev begins to time Benavidez he’ll start to take over. I’ve got Beterbiev by late stoppage in a fight he’s possibly behind in.

Would be an incredible fight. I’d actually rather see this than Canelo-Benavidez or Beterbiev-Bivol. The styles would mesh perfectly.