Bump. As someone that's a fan of Beterbiev I still have to show my appreciation for Bivol for being the only man to not only withstand Beterbiev twice but also handing him his first defeat fair and square. Beterbiev's stock hasn't dropped at all. He's still an absolute beast who wrecks everybody else in the division not named Bivol. Bivol is just that good of a fighter. Beterbiev is definitely going to be the underdog going into the third fight but I'm not going to completely write off his chances at all. He still has enough in the tank to be a threat to any fighter.
Anyone who stands in front of Beterbiev for more than 3 seconds gets obliterated. Bivol was smart to keep his legs moving all night long Not many fighters have that sort of momentum and movement, certainly not Benavidez, who just stands and throws. Beterbiev would utterly destroy him I think both Beterbiev and Bivol have a fight between now and the end of 2025. I see Beterbiev v Morrell or Benavidez whole Bivol recovers