Kudryashov: Fight against Barrera is a big test for Bivol

Russian boxer Dmitry Kudryashov believes that WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol will defeat Cuban Sullivan Barrera.

"[Fight against Barrera] it's a big test. In a sense the first name in the money box is Dmitry. But we know that Barrera had a hard fight with Felix Valera. Bivol also boxed with Valera, and it was a difficult fight. Therefore we can say that the confrontation will be interesting. They are two quality boxers.

"It seems to me that Dima is now on a big upswing, and I would like to see him as the winner. Plus, we are friends. Therefore, everything is natural here," Kudryashov said.

The battle of Dmitry Bivol and Sullivan Barrera is scheduled for March 3.