Russian promoter Vladimir Khryunov, in a conversation with , called Artur Beterbiev the best boxer of 2022.
Beterbiev defeated American Joe Smith Jr. in the second round in 2022 and added the WBO title to his WBC and IBF light heavyweight belts. In total, Beterbiev has 18 first wins in 18 fights in the professional ring. On January 28, Beterbiev will face British WBO mandatory challenger Anthony Yarde in London on January 28.
– Artur Beterbiev – the first. Dmitry Bivol is the second. Sergey Kovalev is the third,” Hryunov responded to a request to name the best boxers of the year.
WBA (Super) light heavyweight champion Bivol, due to his victories over Mexicans Saul Alvarez and Gilberto Ramirez, has been recognized as the best boxer by many publications and organizations, including the WBA. Kovalev made his heavyweight debut in 2022, beating Bulgarian Tervel Pulev by unanimous decision. Before that, the former WBA, WBO, IBF light heavyweight champion last boxed in November 2019, when he lost to Mexican Saul Alvarez and lost the WBO belt.
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