The boxing world is about to witness a clash of titans. This weekend, Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev will finally step into the ring together. It is a matchup that’s been simmering for years, and now it’s ready to boil over. In one corner is Dmitry Bivol, the technical wizard. In the other corner stands Artur Beterbiev, the human wrecking ball. The fight is a godsend for Boxing fans and one of the best in quite some time.
The demolisher Artur Beterbiev stands at 5 ft 11.5 inches tall, with a reach of 73 inches. He is on the older side at 39. But his record is one that no other champion boasts: 20 fights, 20 knockouts. His opponent, Dmitry Bivol, 33, is a boxer’s boxer. He stands at 6 ft tall, with a reach of 72 inches. This puts him at a 1-inch reach disadvantage to his opponent. His record is a perfect 23-0, with 12 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Beterbiev’s fighting style is that of a brawler. Think Mike Tyson, but in the light heavyweight division. He constantly puts pressure on his opponents, and he has the power to send anyone into the shadow realm. But this comes with some disadvantages as well. The forward pressure leaves him susceptible to counters.
Bivol, on the other hand, has a wholly different style. He is a technical boxer who prioritizes his excellent jab over wild haymakers and hooks. The guy is a master in movement and has incredible speed. This fighting style has its downsides as well. The lack of that killer instinct practically guarantees that he won’t be looking for a knockout. And getting against the ropes with a pressure fighter might be the bane of this fighting style.
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As for the predictions, the fans and oddsmakers seem to like Dmitry Bivol’s chances against Artur Beterbiev. Even Roy Jones Jr., the last undisputed light heavyweight champion, thinks Bivol can get it done. But this doesn’t mean Beterbiev is a lost cause. The guy has three belts for a reason. And his ‘touch of death’ is a huge factor. If he manages to catch Bivol on the ropes, he can end the fight right there. But all in all, this truly is a 50-50 fight, in my opinion. Two undefeated champions vying to become the undisputed light heavyweight champion.
How Will The Career Trajectory Change For Artur Beterbiev And Dmitry Bivol After This Weekend’s Boxing Match?
The boxing match between the two undefeated fighters is a classic, and fans are highly anticipating it. Once teammates on the Russian national team, their paths now cross once again, but opposite each other. This fight will be for the undisputed light heavyweight champion, the title of which was held back in 2002 by Roy Jones Jr. Now, 22 years later, another legend will emerge.
Artur Beterbiev has three belts. He is the reigning IBF, WBC, and WBO champion. Dmitry Bivol, on the other hand, has the WBA belt. The duo will put all of their belts on the line this weekend in the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in a winner-take-all- situation. They are guaranteed to get $10 million each.
Now, let’s talk about how a win or loss affects their career. Artur Beterbiev is 39 years old. He is an Olympic gold medalist and a true veteran of the sport. Moreover, he is recuperating from a knee injury that had postponed his fight with Dmitry Bivol earlier this year. A loss for him would be devastating, as he would lose all three belts. I don’t think he can recuperate the effects of this loss, given that he is in the twilight of his career.
As for Bivol, he is still in his prime. A loss would affect him, but not to the extent it would affect Beterbiev. He will lose one belt, which I believe he can regain. The Russian is younger and has less to lose than his opponent. His career may take a hit with a loss, but in no way would it have devastating consequences.
If Dmitry Bivol can use his jab to maintain distance, he can outbox the elder Russian for 12 rounds and win. But a single punch from Artur Beterbiev can change everything. In the end, this is a situation where even the most experienced fighters are on the ropes about who can take the fight. Not one fighter or analyst is 100% sure about either one’s win, which makes it a true 50-50 fight!
