It's such a tasty proposition! I'm not sure that there is anyone that can keep Artur at bay for 12 rounds south of cruiser. But Bivol is the best equipped to execute a gameplan that works IMO. A few years ago I would never have backed against Artur, seriously hard, relentless and with underrated skills. But he is in obvious decline, and i would maybe have favoured Bivol to eek out a points win againts the Beterbiev that beat Deines. Would instantly go to to my most anticipated fight if they can get it on!
I wasn't even aware that Beterbiev was still fighting. Last time I saw him he was taken to hell and back by olexander von godznovyk , that was before covid even happened... This guy is too old, I think BIVol would manhandle him at this point
I have always fancied Bivol in the battle of Russian Princes. Beterbiev is excellent and powerful but basic whilst Prince Dmitry is a skilled scientific boxer with good lateral movement. I may be wrong but my choice is Bivol.
I know it's the trend to favor the fighter who just won. however if the fight was now I think Beterbiev would get to Bivol at some point and hurt him and stop him. In a year or two then I might favor Bivol to keep away and outpoint Beterbiev.