How would prime Gvozdyk do against the Beterbiev that Bivol fought?

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  1. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Beterbiev looked considerably better 5 years ago. So how would Gvozdyk from 2020 do against the Beterbiev from 2025? Do you think prime Gvozdyk can beat a 40 year old Beterbiev or is Bivol just so much better than Gvozdyk was?

    What did Bivol do vs Beterbiev that was better than Gvozdyk?
     
    dmt, Jul 22, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I believe a prime Gvozdyk could have won a points decision against the current Beterbiev.
     
    Dangerwood84, Jul 22, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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    Gvozdyk was very, very good. He just wasn't as durable as Beterbiev. Prime Gvozdyk could absolutely have beaten old Beterbiev.
     
    BCS8, Jul 23, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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  4. OldSchoolBoxing

    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Beterbiev from 2nd Bivol fight is a monster. He again dominated Bivol in round 4, 5, 6, 10, 12. Especially 12th round in the 2nd fight was a nightmare for Bivol, Beterbiev almost knocked him out.

    Beterbiev in both Bivol fights is savage and absolutely much tougher than his former self. It's obvious he prepared like never before for undisputed fights.

    Beterbiev from 2nd Bivol fight destroys Gvozdyk in 5.
     
    OldSchoolBoxing, Jul 23, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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