What’s going on with Beterbiev?

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  1. Toney F*** U

    Toney F*** U Boxing junkie Full Member

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    Why is someone with his ability so inactive? I know a lot of today’s champs take ridiculously long breaks in between fights, but I’d imagine that AB would be happy to throw down again. The man just ran through a top 5 LHW without getting a scratch, and then boom he’s back in the leisure abyss. There’s talks about him fighting Yarde but nothings confirmed, and if it is it wouldn’t be scheduled anytime soon.

    It really sucks because if he was more active and did a little more self promotion he’d easily be a boxing superstar. He’s a power punching machine and only boxing fans know who he is.

    Anyone expecting any fireworks from him at this point of his career or is retirement approaching?
     
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  2. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    If he was meant to fight Yarde, you can guarantee Yarde wants more time to prepare. Lol

    No one is jumping to fight Beterbiev, Bivol is the nicer less harmful route.

    Callum Smith, Buatsi?
     
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  3. Oddone

    Oddone Bermane Stiverne's life coach. Full Member

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    With all his injuries and promotional issues I expect him to face Bivol and retire win lose or draw. You are absolutely right about him though, I just don't think he has the fire anymore.
     
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  4. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    Bad promotion. He's co promoted by Top Rank, the infamous prime waster.
     
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  5. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Beterbiev showed no signs of slowing down against Smith who he absolutely destroyed in 1st gear. These contenders are waiting for his retirement. I'd say Pascal would have fought him at one stage, but he knows all about him the bulldozer.
     
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  6. senpai

    senpai Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He is fighting Yarde early next year and then he can fight Bivol for undisputed. Arum said it already.
     
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  7. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Two reasons.

    1. Because he scares other fighters and promoters shitless

    2. He's never been pushed hard or marketed hard by the networks because they were too busy sucking off GGG and Loma
     
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  8. Maiden#1

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    The Yarde fight was initially scheduled for late November but got pushed back to 2023 because of a Beterbiev small knee surgery if my memory serves me well.
     
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  9. serioussam

    serioussam Active Member Full Member

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    Beterbiev had a injury, so the fight against Yarde will find olace in early 2023.

    Meanwhile Yarde will have a tune-up fight against Stefani Koykov.

    I still think Beterbiev will have at least 3 more, Yarde, Bivol.. and I hope he KOes Okoile before retiring.
     
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  10. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Remember when he got dropped by bum Jeff Page and domestic level Callum Johnson dropped him heavily and then like an idiot let him off the hook from a KO defeat?
     
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  11. Pepsi Dioxide

    Pepsi Dioxide Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Then Johnson got what I assume was an earful from his corner when the round ended and came out more aggressive, but the moment was gone and Beterbiev went back to destroying him.
     
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  12. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Yes
     
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  13. Toney F*** U

    Toney F*** U Boxing junkie Full Member

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    Hope so, the good thing about him though is his style doesn’t require much youth.
     
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  14. BoxingisBoxing2k22

    BoxingisBoxing2k22 New Member Full Member

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    Beterbiev vs Yarde 28th January
    Then hopefully Unification vs Bivol in summer
    Bivol said hes not interested in a Canelo rematch so lets hope this fight happens
     
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  15. box33

    box33 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    True, though all promotion entities of today are preforming at the same level past few years.
     
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