Beterbiev > Bivol

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Slyk, Sep 16, 2026 at 5:41 PM.

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Better Overall Fighter

  1. Beterbiev

    29 vote(s)
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  2. Bivol

    16 vote(s)
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  1. Bigplatts

    Bigplatts Active Member Full Member

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    Another reply and still not a single name.
     
    Bigplatts, Sep 18, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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  2. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh!

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    You making plans for the big Bivol/Smith fight?
     
    UnleashtheFURY, Sep 18, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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  3. Bigplatts

    Bigplatts Active Member Full Member

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    I see you’ve got nothing so you’re just deflecting. Pointless conversation.
     
    Bigplatts, Sep 18, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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  4. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh!

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    This guy is going to make a weekend out of the LHW title fight of the century.
     
    UnleashtheFURY, Sep 18, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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  5. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Bivol outboxed him both times.
     
    VG_Addict, Sep 18, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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  6. Cojimar 1946

    Cojimar 1946 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nope. And why didn't Bivol fight Benavidez
     
    Cojimar 1946, Sep 18, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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  7. Bigplatts

    Bigplatts Active Member Full Member

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    To be fair, the entire time Benavidez was interim champion Bivol was out of the ring with an injury. By the time he came back, Benavidez had already moved up to cruiserweight. Now he's fighting at cruiser in December and is expected to fight Jai in May. Benavidez was hardly an option for long.
     
    Bigplatts, Sep 18, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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  8. Bubba

    Bubba Pay $5 / month or I will be let out of the cage Full Member

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    Beterb isn't old enough to have the trilogy just yet, according to Bivol team.
     
    Bubba, Sep 18, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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  9. Joeywill

    Joeywill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Beterbiev is the better fighter

    People confuse more well rounded with more effective

    Beterbiev is the greater fighter as well

    Better resume and beat Bivol when even though he was already older and past his prime
     
    Joeywill, Sep 18, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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  10. Terminator

    Terminator Active Member Full Member

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    2019 Beterbiev overpowers Bivol. Although I will say Bivol is incredibly tough so I would expect it to go 12 rounds.

    2019 Gvozdyk vs 2025 Bivol would’ve been a barnstormer.
     
    Terminator, Sep 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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  11. ZablieJudahnoff

    ZablieJudahnoff Charleston White 2024 Full Member

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    Having to choose from these two warriors is like choosing between a bullet in the foot or one in the hand.
     
    ZablieJudahnoff, Sep 19, 2026 at 3:10 AM
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  12. ZablieJudahnoff

    ZablieJudahnoff Charleston White 2024 Full Member

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    2019 Nail would´ve beaten Benavidez.
     
    ZablieJudahnoff, Sep 19, 2026 at 3:11 AM
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  13. Csonnyliston

    Csonnyliston Undefeated P4P King of online arguments! Full Member

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    Anything to avoid Benavidez.
     
    Csonnyliston, Sep 19, 2026 at 4:26 AM
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  14. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Benavidez probably won't ever make 175 again.
     
    MaccaveliMacc, Sep 19, 2026 at 4:28 AM
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