Just watched Beterbiev's recent interview

He beat him twice man. He is not scared of anything. In Russian politics there was nothing to gain by favouring a Chechen fighter over a native Russian. Chechens are hated by Russians.

When Kovalev beat Pascal in 2016, Beterbiev had already blugeoned him in sparring two years previously when Beterbiev was barely professional. When he destroyed Cloud in two rounds as a 6 fight novice he showed everyone just how ready he was for the world stage. Promotional disputes and injuries held him back.

Beterbiev beats any version of Kovalev from 2014 onwards; thats when Kovalev peaked and Beterbiev turned professional. Too strong and powerful. Always was and always will be.

 

Then why did AB duck Kovalev? Krusher pulled AB's card for a showdown in Russia?

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It's hilarious Beterbiev is coming out with this noodle insult. Like dude you already turned down the fight.

 

Owt of that got once upon a time in America
Pct
Atg film

 

Come on bro, Beterbiev had promotional issues back then and besides, back then Beterbiev was barely even known so which network wanted to pick it up? It would have made zero money outside of Russia....

They also wanted to host it in Russia where, politically, Beterbiev would have been up against it.

Kovalev knew it would never materialise so thats why he could flap off and come off looking like a challenge seeking champion knowing the other guy had his hands tied.

 

Lol interesting just to hear from him to be honest.After his big win over Gvozdyk he and his team absolutely need to stay relevant and try and get the best to fight him as God knows he’s wasted time already be it his fault or no.
Funny take on Usyk lol.I don’t think he appreciates the defensive or safety first approach and re Kovalev and don’t wanna see it as one is prime the other not.
Like it or not he’s totally sincere which I like.