Comments Thread For: Artur Beterbiev On David Benavidez Possibly Moving Up: "If He Wants This Fight, No Problem"

[Jab jab boom]

In an ideal world we’d get Bivol vs Beterbiev and Canelo vs Benavidez first and the winners can fight. But unfortunately we have promotors and boxers themselves who prefer to avoid the risk.

[ShoulderRoll]

I think Beterbiev vs Benavidez would be a great action fight.

[juanpablo]

FOTY candidate

[Jack_sh*t]

It reminds me of when Froch was calling out Calzaghe years ago. The fight didn't happen so Froch went and carved out his own career and legacy. You can't obsess over and rely on one specific fight. I think Benavidez is starting to understand that now. He has mentioned fighting Morell and/or moving to 175.

Froch dodged a bullet. Joe woulda treated him the same way he did Lacy.

[_Rexy_]

Gun to my head i would pick beterbiev. But the betting line opened with smith at only +235. I personally expected it to be way higher than that which suggests vegas thinks smith has a decent chance. I was hoping for like +600 and I would have absolutely bet that.

That's from UK bets. That always happens. The Yarde line got super close too. Sonny/Bam went from +400 to almost a pickem by the time the fight happened.

[vitruvian]

I'm one of those ones you always see singing Benavidez' praises. The dude is a beast and may very well whup Canelo but if I'm being honest I'm not so sure anyone beats Beterbiev at 175 assuming he doesn't get old overnight. The dude is an absolute monster. Even more of a monster than Benavidez. If pressed and forced to lay money I'd say Beterbiev beats Benavidez, Bivol, and Canelo. It'll take a heavyweight to beat the Beterbiev I've watched demolish dudes over the last few years.

[4truth]

I hope to see it one day before I die...

Just in case, you probably should have your affairs in order

[Mayweatherducks]

Benavidez better leaver Beterbiev alone. He will be biting off more then he can chew.

[eco1]

Beterbiev is ready for the taking. I wouldn't be shocked if smith pulls of the upset and I definitely think benevidez would beat him. I actually think that is the fight canelo should go and make and that would be a heck of a win for him at 175.

Beterbiev would KO Benavidez with one arm tied to his back and I am a Benny fan.

[A.B Counterhooks]

'Canelo seems lukewarm' lol the ginger wont be making any fight announcements at least til February 2024 and certainly benavidez wont be moving up til he gets cinnabon golden ticket first...let alone to take on Beterbiev straight away. No way Jose. Thats a career bad move imo.