Dmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev - June 1st

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Bivol vs Beterbiev: who will win?

  1. Bivol by decision

    45.7%
  2. Bivol by stoppage

    1.4%
  3. Beterbiev by decision

    1.4%
  4. Beterbiev by stoppage

    51.4%
  1. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    What a great fight.

    I love what's going on in boxing right now.
     
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  2. boxingexpert733

    boxingexpert733 Member Full Member

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    I’m nervous for Bivol. I initially thought he’d win but I think beterbiev wins by round 11 TKO. The skill gap isn’t as much as people think while the power gap is huge
     
  3. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Another factor which works against Bivol to counter his youth and speed advantages is the fight is in Saudi. I'm not saying he won't get a fair shake over there against Beterbiev for obvious reasons but until we see otherwise there's reason to suspect he might not. Barring some freak occurrence, he can only win on points so it will be left in the judge's hands to a certain extent. He might have to school Beterbiev or at least dominate the fight to get the win and I can't see that happening.
     
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  4. GGGunbeatableGGG

    GGGunbeatableGGG Active Member Full Member

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    gonna be great when bivol makes it look easy and shocks everyone lol. beterbiev just aint on that level
     
  5. C.J.

    C.J. Boxings Living Legend revered & respected by all Full Member

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    ROFL You've got more chance of Hell freezing over than Ginger getting in with Benevidez
     
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  6. TheEliteMaster100

    TheEliteMaster100 Member Full Member

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    Beterbiev is extremely injury prone so I'll get excited once we're in fight week. Following this boxer's career this past decade has been very frustrating.
     
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  7. KINGWILDER

    KINGWILDER Well-Known Member Full Member

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    This and Usyk vs Fury are the two biggest and best fights in boxing, and both have been made by the Saudis. They have done a great job getting some movement in the sport after so many years of stagnation in the States.

    This fight is a classic case of skill vs power, except the guy who has power, Beterbiev, is also an excellent boxer himself. I think it will be a highly competitive and close fight while it lasts. I’m unsure Bivol can keep Beterbiev away from him and avoid his heavy hands though. In a lot of his fights he seems content to play it safe and while he always dominates, Beterbiev is on another level to anyone he has fought. I can see him outboxing Beterbiev for much of the fight, but I think Artur will catch up to him eventually.

    I’m leaning towards a Beterbiev stoppage in round 10.
     
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  8. theXshape

    theXshape Active Member Full Member

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    Great news !
     
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  9. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I have seen more levels in Beterbiev than I have seen in Bivol

    Every time people think he is too old, ready for a loss he comes back and answers his critics comprehensively.

    I mean, people still think he is chinny :lol:
     
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  10. lordlosh

    lordlosh Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    50-50 type of fight. Both can win it on the right night. Though im with Bivol on this one. His boxing is next level.
     
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  11. readystar

    readystar New Member Full Member

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    I have nothing against Beterbiev but I hope Bivol fights a great fight and wins. Just because it would be nice to watch, like how he easily dealt with Canelo. If anyone can do it, it is him. Plus he's a humble decent guy with great skills.

    But, I have a feeling Beterbiev is going to catch him late and get the KO like he does with everyone. He is a better fighter than people give him credit for and he hits way too hard.
     
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  12. Levook

    Levook Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It's funny I posted several days ago that I had a gut feeling that we are going to get lots of good fights this year. Awesome news!

    I got Bivol by decision.
     
  13. RJJFan

    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    June is too far out. Both guys are always in decent shape, April would have been great.
     
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  14. Mickc

    Mickc Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Beterbiev wins by stoppage and probably behind on points when the stoppage happens. Bivol for all his skills simply does not have the power to keep Beterbiev honest let alone prevent him from doing his usual thing.One fighter has sought out the other Champions for there belts and one fighter has not and even though I like Bivol for this reason I think Beterbiev deserves it more. Bivols first time fighting a fellow LHW Champion and it’s for Undisputed !
     
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  15. Flo_Raiden

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    Just based on how Bivol looked against Lyndon Arthur and Zurdo where he pressed forward and fired combinations aggressively I wonder if he's capable of pushing Beterbiev back as well. I honestly think that's his best chance in beating Beterbiev.
     
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