Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev are about to face off in a light-heavyweight showdown. The two unbeaten fighters will battle for undisputed status in the division.
Bivol, known for his slick skills and solid defense, made waves in 2022 when he beat Canelo Alvarez. Beterbiev, on the other hand, brings huge power to the ring. He's knocked out all 20 of his opponents so far and holds the WBO, WBC, and IBF titles. His recent wins include stoppages against Anthony Yarde, Joe Smith Jr, and Callum Smith.
As the fight gets closer, more people are sharing their thoughts on who might win. Oscar De La Hoya, a former champion himself and now CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, has finally given his take.
In an interview with Fight Hub TV, De La Hoya said:
"It's a very unique style, I would have to give Dmitry Bivol the advantage here a little bit because he has the better footwork. Beterbiev stalks you down but with Bivol he's constantly bam, bam, bam."
De La Hoya thinks Bivol's footwork could be the key. He believes if Bivol can keep Beterbiev off balance, it might be a tough night for the power puncher.
But De La Hoya admits it's not an easy fight to call. He thinks both fighters will show each other respect in the early rounds. The big question is whether Bivol can handle Beterbiev's power.
The winner of this fight will have some big options. They could face Canelo, the unified super-middleweight champion, or David Benavidez, who holds an interim WBC light heavyweight title.
Whatever happens, this fight promises to be a clash of styles that fans won't want to miss.
