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

Bivol wins by KO round 9.

 

I've been back and forth 100 times, if I don't pick the winner I'll still tell myself "I thought so".

 

Beterbiev is like a better version of a prime GGG. His power is insane, when he gets going his combinations are incredible, he’s smart with his punch selection, he doesn’t seem to waste too much energy, he’s extremely methodical and he knows how to put the pressure on his opponent like few do. He’s a thinking man’s knockout artist and he’s doing it whilst fighting the best the division has to offer in winning three world titles.

As skilled as Bivol is, I don’t think he’s got the power to keep Beterbiev honest and I think that will be the crucial factor in the fight.

If Bivol did have the power to keep Beterbiev honest, I’d be picking Bivol by UD but seeing as I don’t think he does, I think Beterbiev will batter Bivol to a mid to late rounds TKO. I can also see Bivol shelling up and surviving a UD defeat in Beterbiev’s favour.

 

I am really pulling for Beterbiev. He is the more exciting fighter, and, despite his ferocity in the ring, seems like a genuinely good dude. But, I think Bivol's movement will frustrate Artur. Especially at 39 years of age, and, having knee surgery just a few months ago. Therefore I regrettably vote for Bivol by decision in a fight where a fit Dimitri just takes no chances.

 

I think Bivol outboxes him and keeps it largely uneventful. People will be pissed off.

 

Beterbiev TKO/KO

The only guy who barely beat him the last 15 years is the heavyweight king Usyk.. and Beterbiev has dropped him too. He's special. Listen to his sparring partners talk about him. Lyndon Arthur sparred Beterbiev and fought Bivol, listen to his thoughts.

 

Father time is undefeated . Bivol 12 rd decision.

 

Big Bad Beb tko rnd 11 when Bivol is pulled out by his corner.

 

Bivol by UD

 

I'm sticking with Beterbiev KO despite it all, tho I would not be at all surprised if he shows up old and severely diminished.

 

Anything less than a destruction job from Beterbiev and I will be really surprised,Bivol has been Hearns Golden Goose and matched accordingly. Just imagine after being a World belt holder for over seven years and only just now your fighting a fellow Champion from the same Division. One fighter has sought out greatness the other didn’t want it !

 

Long shot, but age, injury and inactivity add up the tiny straw that breaks Better Beef's back.

 

Never had a doubt on my end. Beterbiev stoppage 7-9

 

Bivol uses distance well but he also is comfortable trading his 1-2 followed by movement and resetting. The problem is Beterbiev has ALWAYS been down to trade and nobody survives that trade.