Comments Thread For: Bivol-Beterbiev remains a Russian classic in need of translation and a third act

[JakeTheBoxer]

True, but Beterbiev was definitely Turki's horse in that race. .

I don`t think so. Didn`t Turki call the first fight a robbery?

I believe Turki wanted Bivol to win the first fight, to move on and fight Benavidez next.

Turki has told to Bivol that he wanted him to fight Beterbiev, Benavidez, Opetaia.

[champion4ever]

I don`t think so. Didn`t Turki call the first fight a robbery?

I believe Turki wanted Bivol to win the first fight, to move on and fight Benavidez next.

Turki has told to Bivol that he wanted him to fight Beterbiev, Benavidez, Opetaia.

You may be right but I think it was just more of a face-saving move because most ringside observers and boxing fans alike. All believed that Dmitry had won the fight but was ripped off by the three official judges. Which was also the same reason why Turki ordered an immediate rematch.

[SouthpawRight]

I don`t think so. Didn`t Turki call the first fight a robbery?

I believe Turki wanted Bivol to win the first fight, to move on and fight Benavidez next.

Turki has told to Bivol that he wanted him to fight Beterbiev, Benavidez, Opetaia.

You may be right but I think it was just more of a face-saving move because most ringside observers and boxing fans alike. All believed that Dmitry had won the fight but was ripped off by the three official judges. Which was also the same reason why Turki ordered an immediate rematch.

Excellency scored fight 1 Bivol 7-5

from business perspective you would favor Bivol. He’s the more popular fighter with a greater number of fights left in him

Jai would be Bivol’s hardest match

Explosive southpaw with a nice step back and counter game who has a significant reach advantage

Bivol isn’t rangy for these big man weights but successfully fights as if he’s tall