Bivol 9-3/10-2 type of decision. I think he's too advanced for Benavidez. I also think Bivol has underrated heart and chin.
Benavidez doesn't have the power to trouble Bivol. And with his slow feet, he is ripe for getting outboxed thoroughly.
Benavidez is most effective close up where he can throw all those uppercuts and hooks from close angles. At range he is not effective and cant use his inside strength. Bivol dances his way to a clear UD. Someone like Beterbiev would put him in hospital.
Bivol relies on his footwork and defence. Benavidez relies on his pressure and his ability to land. Those are their main assets, in saying that, I think Bevavidez is too much for Bivol.
With the right prep I can see this fight being good. But Jose would have to alcemate to 175 a bit. 168 to 175 they say is one of the easiest jumps to make in boxing though.
Canelo needs to stop ducking Benavidez. He ducked Boo Boo and Benavidez and they fought. Will he now make Benavidez fight Bivol? The winner fight Beterbiev? The winner fights someone else? Canelo is ducking like a *****. He is so not Mexican and such a bad look for boxing.
Benavidez is an uncouth loudmouth. Bivol boxes him silly. Beterbiev puts him in the grave. David said he doesn't want to fight Beterbiev, he says he isn't ready for the top guy.
Bivol is way overrated by beating Canelo. In reality he is a basic euro fighter that Benavidez smashed in sparring over many rounds. He would stop him if they fight but I doubt Bivol ever fights him. Benavidez is bigger, faster and stronger than Bivol. GG.
Bivol beats him easier than he beat Canelo. Easy money for Bivol. Bene did well against a smaller, inactive, old Andrade but Bivol is levels higher and better in every aspect of the sweet science. DB should be pushing hard for that Canelo payday. Bivol is too good and would school DB on his worst day.