He's currently ranked #5 by The Ring. He just entered the top 10 for the third time but he's never been ranked above #9 before this This content is protected
I sure hope Bivol comes in shape and has no problems getting himself in Peak form mentally and physically for this, the most important fight of his career.
4th behind Usyk, Inoue and Crawford. If he moves up 25lbs and then beats Opetaia then he might break the top 3.
This. He is in the same boat Donaire and Martinez were years ago. They were on splendid runs but just a step removed from the nr 1 spot. The competition for top 3 is immense right now.
If he beats Bivol I'd say he's locked at number 4. If he then beats Opetai the interchangeable top 3 become and interchangeable top 4.
Bivol's fragile body won't stand Beterbiev's maces. He will be disoriented and lose his style once he tastes the power of Beterbiev.