Why would a 37 year old world champion fight a guy with 6 fights? talk about having everything to lose and nothing to gain. If he wins: "Well I guess Berterbiev was really a bum" If he loses "HAHAHA, he got knocked out by a novice."
When I heard that this guy hits harder than kovalev I called bull....but damn he hits with the power of an upcoming freight train with a full laden of timber from the Siberian forests
Kovalev owns 3 of the 4 belts at 175 but he had to beat 2 different unified champions to get his hands on 2 of them. He won the WBA and IBF straps of B-Hop but he'd already beaten the real WBA and IBF champion at the time in Campillo for no belts. So in reality he's beaten 3 world champions, 2 of whom were unified champs. And he also beat 2 of them in their countries too.
Beterbeiv is no novice, in fact who ever beats him first I would consider it something that would really count towards hall of fame credentials
[YT]LhNGfacCHIk[/YT] Hi Artur! Boxing fans would like to know your perceptions about your next opponent, Jeff Page Jr. Artur Beterbiev: He is unbeaten and already has five fights in his record, which is a good thing. I want to confront dangerous boxers also having a lot of experience to become a champion in the near future. European Youth Day: However, Page is not the same level of success Tavoris Cloud. Do you see this as an easier fight? AB: Not at all. Never underestimate his opponents. I'll give everything I have to destroy Page and give the people of Quebec another victory. European Youth Day: Do you want him pass the knockout early in the fight? AB: I can not predict what will happen in the ring. But my intention is always to box well. The knockout will arrive on time. JEJ: You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your inhabited on the prestigious American network Showtime and for the first time in your career. What do you feel this idea? AB: It's a wonderful chance for me to show the rest of the boxing world what I can do in the ring, this will certainly lead me to my goal faster. I do not disappoint anyone. JEJ: Your goal is it to send a message to Sergey Kovalev, Adonis Stevenson, Bernard Hopkins and Jean Pascal of this world? AB: I really want to talk with my fists on 19 December. This is how I'm going to show people that I belong to the elite of the division. JEJ: What are your impressions of the victory of your compatriot Sergey Kovalev face Hopkins? AB: I thought qu'Hopkins Kovalev would have the upper hand due to his experience and ability to set traps to rivals. But Sergey has not followed Bernard in the cables keeping the center ring, good strategy on his part. Moreover, he came to hold B-Hop at the end of his jab all night. I congratulate him on this victory. JEJ: You hold a significant gain against Kovalev in the amateur ranks. Do you be able to beat him today? AB: It is difficult for me to comment on Kovalev now. Many boxers talk too and claim they can quickly destroy or win against any opponent, it's me. Nevertheless, I have confidence in my abilities and I know I am able to compete with the best Mid-Heavyweight in the world.