Is Beterbiev the strongest LHW since RJJ?

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  1. monaim

    monaim Member Full Member

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    your thoughts?
     
  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Strongest like best? I think he has to settle it with the man he is sharing an era with. But whoever is better out of Bivol and Beterbiev would do very very well against the field post-Jones, yes.

    How do you think Beterbiev would do against Jones?
     
  3. Contro

    Contro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Im usually in the camp that doesnt dare pick anybody against prime Jones and i dont think his Chin was glass before Tarver and Johnson ruined it, but given arturs ability to hurt and stop guys with small, weird, cuffing shots....he may knock roy out anyway who might avoid the big ones but might suddenly be hurt while clinching or getting roughed up along the ropes(where he liked to spend too much time even in his prime)

    I cant believe im saying this but i see a good chance of Beterbiev really hurting roy with those tapping arm punches on the ropes where he thought he was safe covering up.
     
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    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I actually agree with you. Beterbiev would have a really good chance, he's got that organised power. Bivol, no chance, Beterbiev might just have the style to make bad trouble for him. But I'd still pick Roy.
     
  5. Aydamn

    Aydamn Dillian Da Dissappointment Full Member

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    I would say so, I think Beter behave should become undisputed, and then it's pretty much confirmed.

    He is a problem in any era. But of course RJJ in his prime, was devastating. That's another discussion, RJJ vs Beterbiev.

    But since Beterbiev? So far he is the best imo. Most feared man. p4p