Beterbiev in talks to sign with IBA

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  1. Chuck Norris

    Chuck Norris Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This would be biggest signing on IBA's roster. They are in the process of legitimizing themselves, so probably more fighters will start to sign with them.
     
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  2. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Pete Buttigieg is in control of the negotiations? WTF?
     
  3. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Alright well ...it was nice having you on the island of relevancy while it lasted. :nusenuse:
     
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  4. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Beterbiev has a big enough name now with a large following and he is friendly with Turki

    He should sign with Matchroom who can keep his busy and they have fights all over the world.

    IBA is irrelevant unless they are giving a ridiculous signing bonus.
     
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  5. PistonHondai

    PistonHondai Active Member Full Member

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    He only has like 1 yr left
     
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  6. Oddone

    Oddone Bermane Stiverne's life coach. Full Member

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    They must be overpaying for his last year or so.
     
  7. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Beterbiev is 40 and constantly injured. How many fight do you really think he's got left in him? 2?
     
  8. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Not many. He is looking for another big money cash-out fight but that doesn't mean he can't stay active. He isn't injured currently and hasn't been since mid 2024 (knee injury and surgery).

    His options are limited but all are big money fights

    Benavidez (likely February IMO)

    Bivol trilogy

    Opateia for a CW challenge (unlikely of the three)

    Maybe a Canelo fight if Turki can convince Canelo
     
  9. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    He gets injured because he's old. You guys try being in your 40s and fighting the best of the best. It's amazing what he's doing at his age.
     
  10. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    He was getting injured in his 20s and 30s too. His workouts are insane.

    You cant do **** like this without eventually injuring yourself. Using heavy weights and explosive movements is a recipe for disaster, best example being the injury rates in crossfit.
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    And ironically, these workouts are probably the reason he has aged so well in the ring.
     
  11. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    opateia would be an interesting one.