Comments Thread For: Rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol 'almost over the line' for February

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The unified light heavyweight title fight between Artur Beterbiev, who holds all four belts, and former WBA champion Dmitry Bivol is likely headed to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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[BrankoB]

I cannot wait to see this again. I am assuming both men will intend to make adjustments, but the real question is - will the other guy let them do it? My guess is the rematch will be just as close, competitive and controversial as the first fight because these two are really the best there is and they are very evenly matched.

[Groin Grabber]

Hell yeah. Hopefully an injury doesn't postpone it again

[Bronx2245]

I just hope that Stevenson vs. Schofield is on the card too! Prayers Up!

[Joseph]

February? Now that's more like it!

[DClefthook]

In other news...the paint on my living room walls is almost dry. Next I'll be sitting on the porch watching the grass grow.

[Superbee]

Hell yeah!

Another fight for the ages ... I think this time Bivol is going down... Beterbiev hard disk is full of datas from the last fight and I don't believe Bivol can bring anything more to the party...

Let's F'in Go !!!

[SouthpawRight]

I cannot wait to see this again. I am assuming both men will intend to make adjustments, but the real question is - will the other guy let them do it? My guess is the rematch will be just as close, competitive and controversial as the first fight because these two are really the best there is and they are very evenly matched.

Bivol was the one with the left hook and hurt Artur with it 2 or 3 times. Artur had no hook at all. I wasn't expecting Bivol to be Mr. Hook

Bivol options in the rematch:

• Long Guard on the outside to maintain distance. Bivol was full blown high guard to prevent clean overhands from Artur. But Bivol has a chin and can take a punch. Art landed some nice hard right counters on him
• Juggle between the Soviet Step and lateral movement to be unpredictable and hard to time. Bivol was overly lateral in fight 1.
• Clinch to preserve stamina. I think Bivol surprised himself with how physically strong he was. Art wasn't manhandling Biv in the clinches. Biv even pushed Art's head down

Artur's options in the rematch:

• Go downstairs earlier to setup that big overhand right. He didn't catch Biv with a clean overhand once
• Go for the knockout. I see Bivol getting the decision for the sake of a trilogy if he wins 6 rounds this time. Art opens himself up going for the KO, but if he's hurt Bivol isn't a good finisher.

February? Now that's more like it!

Turki is best thing that happened to boxing

[richardt]

In other news...the paint on my living room walls is almost dry. Next I'll be sitting on the porch watching the grass grow.

You knew about this fight before it was announced?

[Superbee]

Bivol was the one with the left hook and hurt Artur with it 2 or 3 times. Artur had no hook at all. I didn't expect that

Bivol options in the rematch:

• Long Guard on the outside to maintain distance. Bivol was full blown high guard to prevent clean overhands from Artur. But Bivol has a chin and can take a punch. Art landed some nice hard right counters on him
• Juggle between the Soviet Step and lateral movement to be unpredictable and hard to time. Bivol was overly lateral in fight 1.
• Clinch to preserve stamina. I think Bivol surprised himself with how physically strong he was. Art wasn't manhandling Biv in the clinches. Biv even pushed Art's head down

Artur's options in the rematch:

• Go downstairs earlier to setup that big overhand right. He didn't catch Biv with a clean overhand once
• Go for the knockout. I see Bivol getting the decision for the sake of a trilogy if he wins 6 rounds this time. Art opens himself up going for the KO, but if he's hurt Bivol isn't a good finisher.

Turki is best thing that happened to boxing

Nice analysis... But I think Beterbiev will be more incisive since he knows what to expect from Bivol's Power, or lack of... Bivol gave the best of him... I don't believe he will trade more because Pain... That should be a real fight of opposing styles... Not like the first one where we saw Bivol willing to trade... He knows he can't win at that game ... Let's Go !!!!!