Dmitry Bivol will face loads of stress in his battle in opposition to Artur Beterbiev on October twelfth. Will probably be fascinating to see how effectively he adjusts to being within the highlight, a favourite within the eyes of many, and preventing the most important puncher of his profession.
Bivol (23-0, 12 KOs), the WBA mild heavyweight champion, has solely had one large battle that gained consideration: in opposition to Canelo Alvarez in 2022. He was simply the opponent who was anticipated to lose that battle.
On October twelfth, Bivol will face IBF, WBC, and WBO 175-lb champion Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs) on the Kingdom Area in Riyadh. The battle will probably be proven dwell on DAZN PPV and have a big supporting forged.
In Bivol’s final 4 fights, he’s crushed these fighters:
– Malik Zinad
– Lyndon Arthur
– Gilberto Ramirez
– Canelo Alvarez
A lot of the rationale Bivol is considered as the favourite in opposition to Beterbiev is his win over Canelo in Might 2022. Followers, media, and oddsmakers had been impressed with Bivol’s win in opposition to Canelo and imagine that’s a sign that he’ll do the identical in opposition to Beterbiev.
Another excuse why Bivol is the favourite is Beterbiev’s age. He’s 39 and coming off a ruptured knee meniscus. He’s hurried again after having surgical procedure on his knee, and it’s questionable whether or not he will probably be at full energy.
“Beterbiev is used to being the person on the stage. He fights in Canada; he’s promoting out the exhibits. He’s the headliner,” stated Ariel Helwani to DAZN Boxing, discussing the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol battle.
“Bivol typically shies away from the large stage. He fights chief assist. Aside from the Canelo battle, it didn’t really feel just like the present was constructed round him, and he was a little bit of a bit participant in opposition to Canelo.
“So, there’s going to be loads of stress come that battle week. Beterbiev is used to that stress. He’s used to the highlight. I’m questioning how Bivol handles all that. There was no stress on him in anyway.
“That was all about Canelo. The story about that battle was Canelo shifting up. He was only a bit-player,” Helwani stated about Bivol’s battle in opposition to the celebrity Canelo in 2022. Now, that is, Bivol-Beterbiev. It’s 50-50. There are hardcore Bivol followers, and there are hardcore Beterbiev followers.
“I’m simply curious how he [Bivol] offers with it. I feel it truly helps him that it’s in Riyadh. It’s a little bit bit completely different than being in entrance of fifty,000 folks and even in entrance of 25,000 folks in Montreal, the place Beterbiev is beloved. I’m simply curious to see how he rises to the event. I’m backing him as effectively.”
Bivol ought to deal with the stress he’ll be underneath subsequent week tremendous. It’s not going to intimidate him into not throwing the place it might have an effect on him by preventing too arduous and selecting to brawl with Beterbiev on Saturday evening. That’s not a good suggestion for Bivol to do this as a result of he’s not construct for going to struggle with Beterbiev, and he gained’t final lengthy in that form of battle.
“I simply suppose boxing, the age, and the truth that he’s been extra lively and never injured, it going to be an enormous consider his favor. Bivol by determination,” stated Helwani about Bivol.
Beterbiev’s age and up to date knee harm are points that would make it tough for him to win. Nevertheless, when it comes to exercise, the 2 fighters are equal. They’ve fought as soon as in 2024 and 2023. So, there’s no benefit for Bivol on this space.
“Bivol by unanimous determination,” stated Joseph Parker, the previous WBO heavyweight champion.
“Unanimous determination,” stated Darren Barker, predicting a win by Bivol.
“That’s a clear sweep as a result of you realize I’m choosing Bivol,” stated DAZN commentator Ade Oladipo.
Prepared for battle week 💪 @ABeterbiev #BeterbievBivol | #RiyadhSeason | Oct 12, dwell on DAZN | 🎥 @Turki_alalshikh pic.twitter.com/NJ8RCXe6m5
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) October 1, 2024
