Benavides: "Bivol should beat Beterbiev if the judges allow him to do so"

Dmitriy Kel Feb. 19, 2025, 3 a.m.

David Benavides, the holder of the WBC interim belt and the regular WBA light heavyweight title, shared his expectations from the upcoming rematch between the division's absolute champion Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.
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The bout will take place Feb. 22 in the Saudi capital of Riyadh.

"These guys put on a great performance in October. I think it was a great fight that will be remembered for a long time. Bivol showed more technical and spectacular punches, while Beterbiev threw more powerful punches. If in the rematch no one manages to knockdown or knockout his opponent, then, in my opinion, the one who throws more punches will win.

Watch this story: Bivol and Beterbiev exchange remarks before the rematch

If it's the same fight in the rematch, Bivol should win if he's allowed to do so," The Ring quoted Benavides as saying.

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