Bivol vs Beterbiev III is possible for April of 2027

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  1. Chuck Norris

    Chuck Norris Obsessed with Boxing

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  2. NoChin

    NoChin Jamal Adams - I'm the best in the nAAAAAYSHON!!!! Full Member

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    Who honestly cares. Should have fought ages ago.
     
  3. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Not too crazy for this and would rather they both just move on but it seems only fair for them to have one last showdown since they're 1-1. Beterbiev is already 41 but I'm sure even at this age he'll be able to hold his own well but this is a fight that should definitely favor Bivol at this stage.
     
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  4. JunlongXiFan

    JunlongXiFan Boxing Addict Full Member

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  5. Fleisch3000

    Fleisch3000 New Member Full Member

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    Let’s not complain it’s so late, let’s look forward that it may happen at all. Both fights were Magic and having it at home on Russia will add another layer of intensity. I look forward to it
     
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  6. LoveThis

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    This fight will show, if bivol is permanently worse now from his operation. If he is, this will be quite competitive. If he is still in his prime, it might be a mismatch
     
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  7. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    Not as interested in this one

    Bivol won the second fight pretty clearly and Beterbiev hasn't done anything since

    I guess the division is kind of weak right now and Benavidez got fed up waiting and moved up

    Callum Smith is ranked pretty high, I don't have much interest in seeing him vs Bivol
     
  8. boxingexpert733

    boxingexpert733 Active Member Full Member

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    This should have been done by fall of 2025
     
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  9. Drstillhammer

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    They should pay us to watch this.
     
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  10. Fogger

    Fogger Father, grandfather and big sports fan. Full Member

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    Beterbiev will be 42 years old and will have been inactive for 26 months if this bout does take place in April. Neither of those facts make this fight very enticing. Interestingly, despite the fact the two men split their first bouts in a competitive manner there has never been a big outpouring of desire to see a third clash. I will watch but I wouldn't pay for this one.
     
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  11. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That's over 2 years after fight 2. The guy's going to be 42. What a ****ing *******.
     
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  12. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Beterbiev won the first fight at 40 years old he has already proven he is the better fighter and likely would've stopped Bivol in his prime.
     
  13. Oddone

    Oddone Bermane Stiverne's life coach. Full Member

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    Bivol followed the age him out playbook here. Shame.
     
  14. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bivol aged out a 41 year old, wanted him to be 42 or 43. Lame as hell.

    40 year old Betterbeef is too spicy.
     
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