Qawi vs Beterbiev

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  1. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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  2. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This …...great analysis
     
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  3. Pat M

    Pat M Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Beterbiev had all he advantages, height, probably strength, power, and amateur career, but Qawi had an excellent jab, good defense, and was a "natural" boxer. This might be for me the best fantasy match up possible at light heavy. I can't think of a better fight.

    The only "negative" I can think of is that it's doubtful that Beterbiev could make 175 on a same day weigh in and IMO, Qawi's best fights were at 175 on a same day weigh in. Over 175 Qawi was not as good, and Beterbiev looks like a high 180s-190 fighter in the ring. At their best, they probably aren't the same weight class. But if the size difference isn't too much, it should be an action fight between two highly skilled fighters.
     
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  4. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Qawi all day. Beterbiev is not even in the same league. Qawi would have a relatively easy time with this straight up european style type pf fighter.
     
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  5. RightLeftCombo

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    I'd pick Qawi. Artur does look a little rigid imo, straight up and largely untested apart from the Gxozdyk bout.
     
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