Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev are about to face off in a massive light heavyweight clash. The two champions will fight for the undisputed title this weekend in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The winner will be the first undisputed champion at 175lbs since Roy Jones Jr over two decades ago. It's a matchup that has fans and experts divided.
Bivol comes into the fight with a big win over Canelo Alvarez from May 2022. He won that bout by unanimous decision, showing off his slick skills. Beterbiev, on the other hand, brings a perfect knockout record to the ring. He's won all 20 of his fights by KO, beating tough opponents like Oleksandr Gvozdyk, Callum Smith, and Joe Smith Jr along the way.
Calvin Ford, who trains Gervonta Davis, thinks Bivol will come out on top. He told Fighthype:
"Oh that's going to be a good one, I can't wait. We're going with Bivol because he's sound, he's solid. I think he can pull it off but it's going to be an exciting fight."
Ford didn't rule out a knockout, though. He added:
"Somebody is going to sleep in that fight. I know so. Both of them can crack."
Fans are split down the middle. Some think Beterbiev's power will be too much, while others believe Bivol's skills will see him through. Respected trainer Teddy Atlas has made his final prediction, but we'll have to wait to hear it.
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The stage is set for an explosive showdown. Will Bivol's technique trump Beterbiev's power? Or will the knockout artist add another victim to his list? We'll find out this weekend in Saudi Arabia.