Artur Beterbiev: Behold The Rise Of King Artur Of Khasavyurt The Beast Of Dagestan

My favourite Beterbiev KO.

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Found this recent interview with his trainer Marc Ramsay the other day. The translation is a little hard to follow in parts but he mentions the fight(s) against Kovalev in the amateurs. I wonder if they've seen it? If so, obviously that means there's footage of it. Hopefully one day we'll get to see it if there is.

At the last press conference GYM coach Artur Beterbiev, Marc Ramsay gave us his impressions on the most important test of the career of his protégé. Indeed, Beterbiev will prove his worth against former Light Heavyweight champion of the IBF, Tavoris "Thunder" Cloud.

Marc Ramsay's reputation is second to none. Having coached athletes such as Jean Pascal, David Lemieux, Antonin Decarie and many others, Ramsay leads to battle a boxer with little experience professional, but an excellent amateur career and also the determination of a lion.

The Main Fight: Hi Mark! How are you?

Marc Ramsay: Thank you. We are still preparing for Sept. 27.

TMF: Recently, Vasyl Lomachenko (2-1-0, 1 ko) laid hands on a major title with little experience in the pros, but many among fans, including two Olympic gold medals and 396 victories and one loss.

In 1978, Leon Spinks managed a similar feat against the legendary Muhammad Ali with only six wins and a tie among professionals. However, Spinks won a gold medal in Montreal in 1976 and ended his amateur career with 178 wins and 7 losses.

Do you have these exploits motivated to accept this challenge?

MR: I'll confess that I'm a fan this release. IT is not to be pressed in this case. I enter this challenge because I am comfortable with my boxer, I know he is ready for this kind of fight. I made that I see at the gym, how do I measure their abilities and strength.

TMF: The question that burns the lips of many; Beterbiev is ready?

MR: He's ready. IL this is not fair to say he has 5 fights and we'll try something historic, not at all. For Lomachenko, I found a world title fight in his first pro, it was too fast.

Everything a boxer could lead to a young person who comes out of the amateur ranks, Orlando Salido brought it, which has affected the Ukrainian. There is talk of holding without breaking the rules, small nudges and all the other details. Lomachenko was based heavily on the skills and not physical force.

Like I said, I'm not a fan to go fast in a boxing career. I love when I have a good discussion and I am sure we can win a fight. This is the case now with Artur. He has a very physical strength.

TMF: The ability to collect shots from a solid hitter like Cloud has never been tested at Artur. Do you fear a bad reaction on his part when it will happen?

MR: Cloud is going to get hit back, that's what will happen. It is true that the fans have not seen her take shots. But we follow him for a long time and was observed when exchanged with elite amateur boxers as Oleksandr Usyk and Sergey Kovalev.

From the professional point of view, Beterbiev is comfortable with boxers such as Jean Pascal in his sparring sessions. Artur responded well to that type of training.

TMF: What are your impressions on Tavoris Cloud?

MR: I think Beterbiev is more comprehensive than a guy like Cloud. I find it a bit one-dimensional continuously trying its rear right hand. It remains extremely dangerous and aggressive. We'll get to her out of her comfort zone and you'll see how September 27.

TMF: Thank you Marc.

MR: It's a pleasure.