Beterbiev vs. Bivol: Let's get it on the record

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by JacK Rauber, Oct 11, 2024.

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Who wins?

Poll closed Oct 13, 2024.

  1. Beterbiev

    86 vote(s)
    53.1%

  2. Bivol

    76 vote(s)
    46.9%
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  1. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    MY guess is that Bivol is getting him at the right time and that once your up to forty, taking on a boxer of Bivol's quality is just too difficult. I'm betting on Bivol to survive those bad moments and to out-skill Beterbiev consistently throughout the rest of the fight.
     
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    McGrain, Oct 12, 2024
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  2. JMotrain

    JMotrain Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    JMotrain, Oct 12, 2024
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  3. Pepsi Dioxide

    Pepsi Dioxide Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bivol, but I'm just hoping for a good fight
     
    Pepsi Dioxide, Oct 12, 2024
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  4. JMotrain

    JMotrain Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Smith has fought 60 pro fights, he's sparred everyone from LMW to some HW and he says Beterbiev is the hardest puncher he's faced. Watch the video, he said it without hesitation.

    Bivol has nothing for Beterbiev, and if Bivol survives the fight, expect it to be a BORING fight.
     
    JMotrain, Oct 12, 2024
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  5. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Beterbiev breaks him down over the second half. I expect Beterbiev to not have gotten old despite his age.
     
    NoNeck, Oct 12, 2024
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  6. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council banned Full Member

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    I am going for Crown Prince Bivol to defeat King Artur Beterbiev either on points or by stoppage.
     
    African Cobra, Oct 12, 2024
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  7. MetalLicker

    MetalLicker I Am Full Member

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    I'm picking Bivol to win a close decision. I'm not confident at all, but I hope he can pull it out.
     
    MetalLicker, Oct 12, 2024
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  8. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Slightly, ever so slightly, leaning toward Beterbiev, but haven't felt a fight has been so close to 50-50 since Spence-Crawford. Was dead wrong there, of course...
     
    Bokaj, Oct 12, 2024
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  9. sid

    sid Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If this goes to cards Bivol,50-50 fight but i'm going with Beterbiev to win.As Rummy says what the hell do i know lol.
     
    sid, Oct 12, 2024
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  10. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    Not sure why people are talking about Bivol like he's Willie Pep. He regularly stays with his back on the ropes with his guard up and can be tagged. Even Canelo was able to get him in this position. You absolutely cannot do this against Beterbiev as he will simply punch through the guard. Beterbiev is also great at nullifying clinching and angle switches once an opponent is near the ropes - a position Bivol is likely to be in.

    Unless Bivol absolutely boxes out of his skin I really can't see him winning this, in my opinion.
     
    roughdiamond, Oct 12, 2024
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  11. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    Not rooting for one guy over the other but I think Beterbiev will win. The clash of styles , mover vs swarmer , that whats most interesting.
    Should be a high tactile fight.
     
    dinovelvet, Oct 12, 2024
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  12. makzy

    makzy Member Full Member

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    Bivol didn't really beat anyone to suggest he can handle Beterbiev. Beterbiev by stoppage, easy. This is far from a close fight.
     
    makzy, Oct 12, 2024
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  13. Hi-Tek-Lomo

    Hi-Tek-Lomo Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Bivols footwork is too good. Butters is going to get beat up.
     
    Hi-Tek-Lomo, Oct 12, 2024
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  14. RacingBeat

    RacingBeat Casual lives matter Full Member

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    For me it’s $50 on Bivol points and another one on over 10.5 rounds.
     
    RacingBeat, Oct 12, 2024
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  15. makzy

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    Underperformed, but still got the job done...
     
    makzy, Oct 12, 2024
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