Dmitry Bivol says Saturday’s undisputed conflict with Artur Beterbiev could be on his “wishlist” of bouts to observe as a result of neither fighter “knows what a loss is”.
Beterbiev and Bivol maintain all 4 light-heavyweight world titles between them and can lastly meet on Saturday evening, reside on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace following Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke’s heavyweight title rematch.
The unbeaten duo are thought-about among the many world’s finest pound-for-pound however provide up very totally different types, with Beterbiev famend for his brutal energy whereas Bivol possesses a extra rounded skillset.
“It’s like I did everything right in my life. Because this is my goal. This is my dream and the dream could come true. Of course it will show me that I was doing right,” Bivol instructed Sky Sports activities.
“The primary factor is that I realise my potential. I’ve a plan, I need to attain this objective and all of it – that folks will recognise me, individuals will bear in mind me, I’ll get some belts, it is only a bonus.
“That is the 2 finest light-heavyweight fighters on this planet. It is the undisputed combat and it is two totally different boxing types, two guys that do not know what a loss is.
“This fight would be on my wishlist to watch. All undisputed fights I want to watch, because it’s what makes history. We have a lot of world championship fights, but undisputed fights we could count on our two hands.”
Macklin: Beterbiev will probably be powerful to carry off
Sky Sports activities pundit Matthew Macklin believes Beterbiev’s larger energy will give him an edge over Bivol.
Macklin instructed Sky Sports activities Information: “Everyone I speak to, they all say ‘who are you picking?’ and I say Beterbiev but they all say, ‘no, it’s Bivol, all day’.
“I completely get it. You can also make a robust case for both. For me, I simply suppose Beterbiev with 20 knockouts… He isn’t only a large puncher, he is an excellent fighter, ring basic, cuts the ring off.
“He’s going to be a tough man to keep off for 12 rounds. Bivol is a master boxer, great feet in and out. But can he do it for the full 12 rounds against Beterbiev? If he does, I’ll be the first man to shake his hand.”
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Matthew Macklin offers his ideas on the primary combat between Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke, and why he believes the rematch will probably be simply as thrilling.
Bivol has received all 23 of his skilled bouts, together with his most notable victory coming over one other fighter identified for his energy, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, in 2022.
Macklin added: “He’s a master boxer and has great feet. Sometimes he keeps it quite basic, but he does it excellently.
“You are going to fritter away a variety of nervous power while you’re going through a puncher like Beterbiev, who’s so good together with his toes.
“He doesn’t overcommit where you can tie him up. He keeps that perfect distance where you’re constantly under threat, constantly having to react and he’s not too far away where he can still pounce on you.
“So I’d go along with Beterbiev, however I do know lots of people I respect are selecting Bivol.”
Fabio Wardley’s huge rematch with Frazer Clarke is on the epic Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol bill on Saturday October 12 live on Sky Sports Box Office. Ebook Wardley v Clarke 2 and Beterbiev v Bivol now!
