Beterbiev vs Bivol. Let's get it on! Who wins?

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  1. vilderbeast

    vilderbeast Member Full Member

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    I'd be surprised if Bivol decides to fight on the inside much. Such a difficult one to call between these two. Crazily different but also massively effective styles. Probably why it's the best fight to be made in boxing atm
     
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  2. MetalLicker

    MetalLicker I Am Full Member

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    I favor Bivol slightly.

    He’s a very effective fighter. Great defense, and doesn’t waste a lot of energy running around. He moves just enough to be in and out of range. He has a great jab and rhythm-disrupting combos.

    If he can box from the outside and stay out of range for 9-10 rounds, and I know he’s capable of it, all he has to do is survive a hairy last few rounds and win a decision.

    I believe he can outbox Beterviev and win a close, but clear decision.
     
  3. The Cryptkeeper

    The Cryptkeeper Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Pretty much this.
     
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  4. vilderbeast

    vilderbeast Member Full Member

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    I'm not disagreeing and this sounds like the gameplan for Bivol. Remember that Beterbiev is after him. What a fight!!!!!!!
     
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  5. peter_uk

    peter_uk Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It may be my bias talking, but I would still back Bivol. Beterbiev is an offensive machine, but he doesn't really merge his defence and offence; when his opponents throw Beterbiev simply backs up and waits for them to stop before continuing his onslaught. If Bivol is active enough he can use this to his advantage and outwork Beterbiev.
     
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  6. Richmond The 3rd

    Richmond The 3rd New Member banned Full Member

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    According to His Excellency Turki, Pedbiev is ducking Bivol because of Ramadan :eatingburger

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  7. MetalLicker

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    Latest Bivol interview. He knows what he's getting himself into and he won't be underestimating Beterbiev.

    Bivol: Beterbiev will be my hardest fight
    https://fightnews.com/bivol-beterbiev-will-be-my-hardest-fight/157571

    “First of all he is strong, very strong. He’s like stone. His punches are very hard and his body is hard. He believes in himself a lot. He has experience, a lot of experience. If you look at his pro record, he doesn’t have too many fights, but he has a lot of experience in the amateurs. It helps him. He uses body shots with his right hand – it’s a good body shot. And he’s strong, this is one of the most important things."
     
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  9. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Beterbiev is finally getting some respect in the boxing world. FINALLY.