if he bounces around between 168 and 175 then he should be big enough, but really he isn't strong enough to tangle with Beterbiev
Kovs skills see him building up a points lead in my opinion, but Beterbiev is strong enough to turn that round late or pull it back some. If Kov fought him anytime after the Hopkins fight he don't see the final bell imo, Kov before that is far better, but he has to be at his best to pull this off, like hungry and nasty like against Clev.
Didn't we already cover this on another thread? Beterbiev stops Bivol. In fact, AB stops Bivol sooner than he stopped Gvoz. Take it to the bank.
I have to go with the majority and pick Beterbiev by KO. He is too strong and powerful for Bivol to handle, coupled with (still) underrated skills. I mean, we all knew Beterbiev was great inside and at middle distance, but when he fought Gvozdyk and troubled him on the outside as well... I mean damn, the guy is scary as hell! If Gvozdyk couldn’t stop him in his tracks, then Bivol has no chance. Would love to see this fight in 2020, but I have my doubts.