Hearn assessed Bivol's chances in the fight with Beterbiev

Well-known British promoter Eddie Hearn said that he does not see a favorite in the fight for the WBA light heavyweight champion. Dmitry Bivol against the WBC, WBO and IBF title holder Artur Beterbiev after the latter's victory over Callum Smith.

“I always support our fighters. I believed Callum Smith would win today. I believe that Bivol will beat Beterbiev, but this is really a fight in which the chances are 50 to 50. Dmitry has outstanding mobility. I think Beterbiev will suffer a lot because of her, but you need the power to shake him. And if you don't, then your movements must be so good and accurate that you can withstand 12 rounds of damage. Even if Beterbiev doesn't hit clean, he still does damage.

You saw that Beterbiev has phenomenal power: even light touches throw you off balance. I think Callum Smith spent too much time at the ropes. Bivol will not stand there. He has good legs. This is a great fight, one of the best in boxing. I hope we get it done,” Hearn said in an interview with YouTube channel Boxing Social.

Let us remember that this morning Beterbiev defeated Smith by technical knockout in the seventh round.