Beterbiev Pro At 28 Bivol Pro At 24

[SouthpawRight]

why did they start so late

Bet started pro boxing with his grown man strength already in place. Coupled with his naturally heavy hands

resulting in his currently perfect 100% ko ratio

[Citizen Koba]

why did they start so late

Bet started pro boxing with his grown man strength already in place. Coupled with his naturally heavy hands

resulting in his currently perfect 100% ko ratio

They turned pro so late because the tradition in Russia and the wider former Soviet states carried over from the Soviet era was still that amateur success was the higher calling for a young boxer... the ammy sport was always held in far higher regard than it the West and the pro-sport treated with a great deal more suspiscion.. plus there were fewer easy avenues into the top flight of the pro-sport for top EE ammys back then (HBOs successful selling of GGG c.2013 led to something of a sea change in that regards) and in many cases there were financial rewards for top level ammys in the former Soviet states anyway.

And not sure if Artur starting late had much to do with his KO record.. lots of top Western ammys who go pro much younger also compile a long string of KOs over their early low level opponents, but they start drying up as they start stepping up, irrespective of their age and physical maturity. Artur also had an exceptional stoppage record in the ammys where KOs are relatively rare.

[PBR Streetgang]

why did they start so late

Bet started pro boxing with his grown man strength already in place. Coupled with his naturally heavy hands

resulting in his currently perfect 100% ko ratio

I definitely wouldn't say that is a significant reason why he has a 100% KO rate. Artur has incredibly heavy hands and he knows how to place them on his opponent's body.

While I respect him as a fighter, I wouldn't say I'm a fan. My opinion of his power changed when I saw him in person at ringside. Specifically when I heard his punches. I've been to many heavyweight fights and I've never heard the concussive force of a punch like that of Beterbiev. I will be greatly impressed with a fighter that survives it for 12 rounds, let alone defeats him.

[SouthpawRight]

They turned pro so late because the tradition in Russia and the wider former Soviet states carried over from the Soviet era was still that amateur success was the higher calling for a young boxer... the ammy sport was always held in far higher regard than it the West and the pro-sport treated with a great deal more suspiscion.. plus there were fewer easy avenues into the top flight of the pro-sport for top EE ammys back then (HBOs successful selling of GGG c.2013 led to something of a sea change in that regards) and in many cases there were financial rewards for top level ammys in the former Soviet states anyway.

And not sure if Artur starting late had much to do with his KO record.. lots of top Western ammys who go pro much younger also compile a long string of KOs over their early low level opponents, but they start drying up as they start stepping up, irrespective of their age and physical maturity. Artur also had an exceptional stoppage record in the ammys where KOs are relatively rare.

this good

Bet has less wear & tear than most 39 year old pros then

late start allowed him to “age well”

I definitely wouldn't say that is a significant reason why he has a 100% KO rate. Artur has incredibly heavy hands and he knows how to place them on his opponent's body.

While I respect him as a fighter, I wouldn't say I'm a fan. My opinion of his power changed when I saw him in person at ringside. Specifically when I heard his punches. I've been to many heavyweight fights and I've never heard the concussive force of a punch like that of Beterbiev. I will be greatly impressed with a fighter that survives it for 12 rounds, let alone defeats him.

Bet is strong clubbing power

he times and catches them with an overhand

they get angry and want to return fire immediately

he catches them with another overhand

And starts to break them down

They get greedy when they hurt Bet instead of remaining disciplined to pick him apart

[elfag]

their government subsidized an amateur career.

early pro career boxers dont make ****. that is why some boxers stay amateur even their entire career they can get a pension and government job even in some countries.


and for beterbiev specifically i think he tried for the olympics twice.