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Dmitry Bivol seemed cowed within the presence of his grasp, undisputed mild heavyweight champion Artur Beteriev, throughout final week’s Face-Off on TNT Sports activities Boxing. He was intimidated by his conqueror and didn’t present the psychological hearth he wanted to have an opportunity of successful their rematch on February twenty second in Riyadh, which is in 19 days.
The stress from Beterbiev broke Bivol mentally final time, and it’s more likely to occur within the rematch however a lot earlier. This combat might finish early if Bivol doesn’t run. He seemed like a basketcase being pursued by Artur final October, and it may very well be a lot worse this time.
Bivol (23-1, 12 KOs) has talked about throwing extra punches and being extra aggressive within the rematch. It doesn’t appear potential. Beterbiev is stronger and far harder than him. He’s constructed for battle, and if Bivol does change ways by selecting to combat this time, it will likely be simple for Artur.
The Concern in Bivol’s Eyes
The previous WBA 175-lb champion Bivol has appeared like a troubled particular person rehashing what went improper in his defeat towards Beterbiev on October twelfth. You possibly can inform from him that he’s been stewing on it, replaying it, and offended that he didn’t stand and combat.
Bivol seemed terrified when Beterbeiv started stalking him the best way he’d achieved to his earlier opponent, Callum Smith. By means of the primary 5 1/2 rounds, Beterbiev had allowed Bivol to hit and run with out coming after him. He seemed frightened about getting hit by the velocity combos that Bivol had been throwing.
One thing modified in Beterbiev within the sixth when Bivol hit him with a three-punch mixture to the top that acquired the gang roaring. That sequence angered Beterbiev, and he simply appeared to say to himself, ‘I’m taking this anymore.’
From there, Beterbiev fought like he had no respect for Bivol’s punches. He simply needed to get shut sufficient to land his personal, which he did, nevertheless it took a whole lot of chasing as a result of Bivol went into survival mode.
“I think I have enough power to stop everybody in the light heavyweight division,” stated Dmitry Bivol to DAZN when requested if he might knockout Artur Beterbiev.
