Former world super middleweight champion George Groves stated that he considers himself the holder of the WBC, WBO and IBF titles in the light heavyweight division Artur Beterbiev favorite in a potential fight with the WBA belt holder Dmitry Bivol.
Last weekend, the undefeated Beterbiev won his 20th early victory in the professional competition, knocking out Callum Smith in the seventh round.
“The coach told Smith to stay away from the ropes. Perhaps Bivol fights much more confidently away from the ropes, but I consider Beterbiev the favorite. I may be biased because I watched Arthur's fight over the weekend.
I hope their fight takes place as soon as possible. Beterbiev is getting old. He is now almost 39 years old. He doesn't look old, but I want to see this fight soon. They say that it may take place at the end of Riyadh Season. If this happens, it will be great. I’ll probably choose Beterbiev, but I’m not sure,” Groves said in an interview with the Boxing News 24 YouTube channel.
