Bivol has yet to establish himself as an elite fighter IMO

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  1. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Good fighter, but not yet proven to be elite. Won a paper WBA interim title in 2017.

    Really a WBA title? Nah, this isnt it. I like Bivol, but WBA paper titles dont cut it.

    What was the guys name he beat to win the WBA? I honestly cannot remember and I watch a lot of boxing. Chilemba, Joe Smith and Ramirez are solid defenses, but those are limited fighters. And Canelo lost to a 35 year old GGG and a 36 year old Mayweather. Bivol is a goddamn LHW. A prime LHW cant make his name off Canelo.

    It's Beterbiev or nothing.
     
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    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    WBA has been the middle child of the big 3 for as long as I can remember. WBO the stepkid - You really can't blame Bivol for chasing Canelo again though.

    I hope Canelo ducks the rematch.
     
    turbotime, Jan 21, 2023
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    JOKER Froat rike butterfry, sting rike MFER! banned Full Member

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    Bivol has said he's not very interested in facing Clenelo again. But I'm guessing he has to because of the rematch clause.
     
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    panchman69 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes he is!
     
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    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    No, as I said, its Beterbiev or nothing.
     
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    mirexxa Heavyweight Champ Full Member

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    He just schooled a damn good 44-0 fighter. Of course he is elite
     
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    one of the most padded record in boxing!!!!!!!
     
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  8. OldSchoolBoxing

    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If Bivol is not elite, nobody is elite.
     
    OldSchoolBoxing, Jan 21, 2023
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    I cant wait till Bivol beats this guys mancrush Beterbiev.
     
    drenlou, Jan 21, 2023
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    drenlou VIP Member

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    Its no secret either that @tinman loves himself some Flamin Hot Beterballs too. :ohno
     
    drenlou, Jan 21, 2023
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    JunlongXiFan 45-6 in Kirks Chmpionshp Boxing Predictions 2022 Full Member

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    Bivol has ten title defenses with wins over Canelo, Zurdo, Joe Smith Jr, Barrera and Pascal. The only big names he's missing are Beterbiev and Buatsi.
     
    JunlongXiFan, Jan 21, 2023
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  12. panchman69

    panchman69 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Theyre both elite....imo
     
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