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Artur Beterbiev says he expects his rematch with Dmitry Bivol to be a really totally different battle once they meet in a rematch on February twenty second in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs) will defend his undisputed gentle heavyweight championship for the primary time after capturing the ultimate belt he wanted to realize that distinction towards Bivol on October twelfth in a 12-round majority choice.
Rematch Methods
Whereas Bivol says he ought to transfer extra within the rematch than he did within the first battle, Beterbiev appears to be going within the different route, hinting towards being extra aggressive early on. Artur gave away most of the early rounds by not attacking Bivol.
As soon as Beterbiev did go on the assault, it was one-sided, with him chasing Bivol across the ring, nailing him with laborious photographs, and coping with his fixed holding. It was fairly apparent that Dmitry didn’t have the battle in him when he was below assault.
Bivol (23-1, 12 KOs), his promoter Eddie Hearn, and followers nonetheless consider he deserved the win based mostly on his technical expertise, however the judges noticed it otherwise. They scored it 115-112, 116-112 for Beterbiev, and 114-114.
“I think he’s right. We already know how each of us fights. We’ve seen each other,” mentioned Artur Beterbiev to the media, reacting to being instructed that Kostya Tszyu mentioned that he expects his rematch with Dmitry Bivol to be a completely totally different kind of battle. “I feel, after all, it’ll be a special battle.
“Some things can be corrected and improved. Well, his [Bivol] punches are those of a boxer. I probably won’t move up there,” mentioned Beterbiev a few battle between him and Oleksandr Usyk. “From a sporting perspective, I’d be inquisitive about that battle as a result of we boxed within the Olympics [2012] and the World Championships.
“It could be attention-grabbing to attempt as professionals. Not for cash, though cash is sweet. However my curiosity on this battle could be purely sporting. Rather more than financial.
Early Aggression
There is not going to be a lot distinction within the rematch aside from Beterbiev attacking immediately and Bivol shifting in circles for 3 minutes of each spherical. Dmitry gained’t attempt to battle as a result of he was harm when he tried to final time, and he doesn’t have the ability or chin to brawl with Beterbiev. So, he’s going to attempt to win a call by hitting & operating.
“It’s surprising to me how he switches stances,” mentioned Beterbiev about Terence Crawford. “It’s incredible that he’s not a southpaw but can switch both ways. He even said he does some exercises he’s seen from me,” mentioned Beterbiev.
