Comments Thread For: Ten things we learned from Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol

[Phase III]

Ten things we learned after the judges decided.
1. Beterbiev won
2. Beterbiev won
3. Beterbiev won
4. Beterbiev won
5. Beterbiev won
6. Beterbiev won
7. Beterbiev won
8. Beterbiev won
9. Beterbiev won
10. Beterbiev won

I had the fight 6-6 a clear draw and accept the fact that Beterbiev won and have no issue if you gave Bivol a 115-113 win. 116-114 for Beterbiev is a joke. Turn out the lights, the fight is over and like it or not, the official record says Beterbiev won. Next?

[MONGOOSE66]

Most all Americans were upset about the decision. They don't understand anyone being humble. That trait went extinct in america 3 DECADES ago.

[TonyRespectful]

Beterbiev earned a draw at best

[Roj]

The performance of the three so-called “washed up performers” was much better than this “10 Things We Learned” list.

[jackblack008]

Bivol logged off after 9th round

[JuniorTorres720]

The 11th thing fans learned: This desperately needs a rematch. Both men are great in what they do. Both have unique styles, strengths, and weaknesses. But they mesh so well that most fans would have been happy with a draw. I personally am okay with the decision. But, I also wouldn’t have been opposed to a draw. I think this fight needs a rematch and i would hope it happens next.

[BrankoB]

For once I do not have a problem with that article. Both guys were each other's best and toughest opponents by far. Rematch is also likely to be similar even after they make adjustments. Both of them are so good that neither fighter can really do exactly what they want and execute their game plan perfectly - because the other person won't let them.

[Southermost]

My impression of the article don't give credit to Bet because he is a puncher credit Bivol because he faced a killer.

[Citizen Koba]

Good article, but I wish you included the part where Beterbeiv admitted Bivol was more skilled. All claiming Beterbeiv won clearly must’ve tuned out for that part.

You think the tougher, more relentless, stronger guy never beats the guy with greater skill? Besides I think Artur said something like 'maybe he is more skilled than me' or words to that effect. Bivols a beautiful boxer, sublime, I'd say he's more skilled than Artur, but I don't think he's the greater fighter.