obviously beterbieve. but he dont like money, dont like legacy, and dont like fame. so makabu gets to live.
Should have asked this a week ago. Now Benavidez would be a favourite over Makabu, never mind Beterbiev.
Beterbiev has wins over Usyk, Dorticos and Hunter from the amateurs, Makabu got starched in 3 by Bellew, who got destroyed in 6 by Adonis Stevenson. Beterbiev is also a massive LHW while Makabu is a small cruiser, so the size difference in minimal. Beterbiev could have been a top 10 heavyweight and would destroy an active, full-strength, prime Makabu, let alone the shell that Canelo will fight.
Beterbiev wins of course but since he's been on his semi retirement tour I wonder when he'll show up with an effort.