These boxers were scheduled to meet on June 1 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but were postponed due to Beterbiev's torn meniscus.
"I think it all depends on Beterbiev. He started getting injured too often lately. I don't know, maybe it's age. Maybe he started to go on the decline. I don't know.
I think that the version of Beterbiev that fought me would have beaten Bivol. That's my opinion. But Bivol is also a great fighter. In this situation, I won't be brave enough to give a prediction. In this fight, the chances are 50/50," said the Ukrainian in an interview with YouTube channel ABN Sports Media.