Former WBC cruiserweight champion Grigori Drozd believes that the chances Dmitri Bivol win a duel with Artur Beterbiev preferable.
In early February, the Chairman of the General Directorate of Entertainment Affairs in Saudi Arabia, Turki Al ash Sheikh, announced that the fight for the title of absolute world light heavyweight champion between Russian boxers Beterbiev and Bivol would take place in the Status on June 1st. .
— Everyone understands perfectly… Whoever imposes his style will have an advantage. I’m sure if Arthur manages to get up close or medium range and spend a lot of time there, Dmitry Bivol will have serious difficulties. But if Dima can control Beterbiev with his front hand, counterattack sharply, be mobile over the entire distance and act strictly, then there are more chances.
From a boxing point of view… Bivol has a greater chance of breaking out of the box, but forcing the fight onto a collision course and ending the fight ahead of schedule… Such a victory will be on the side of Beterbiev. It seems to me that in terms of time and style Dmitry Bivol is in a more advantageous situation. I like his boxing style better. Functionally, it is very well suited to combat. Bivol will hold the pressure. And I think Bivol’s style will win.
I myself boxed standing; Dmitry Bivol’s style is closer to me. I consider Bivol a slight favorite. It seems to me that Dmitry Bivol’s team knows how to box with Artur Beterbiev. Arthur’s style is clear to them. He will be well prepared for such pressure. Well, let’s not forget that Arthur is 39 years old. This is a serious age, so time is on Bivol’s side. Well, style is (Bivol’s) ability to adapt,” Drozd told .
Beterbiev, 39, holds championship titles according to WBC, WBO, IBF and has 20 first victories in 20 fights. Bivol, 33, holds the WBA belt and has 22 victories in 22 fights.
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