Athletistic / Boxing. Coach of the Russian national boxing team Gennady Kovalev shared his expectations regarding the upcoming fight for the title of absolute world light heavyweight champion between Russians Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. Their fight is scheduled to take place on June 1 in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
“The fight between Bivol and Beterbiev is a meeting of two different styles: play and power. Here I don’t even know who to give preference to. Dmitry and Arthur are interesting boxers, both deserve victory. In their confrontation, I will root for beautiful boxing, these are two Russians, one of whom I was in the national team for a long time, we went to the Olympics together, Dima came to the national team while. I was already finished but I hope the guys will show their class,” Kovalev quotes Championship.
On December 23, 2023, Dmitry Bivol beats Briton Lyndon Arthur by unanimous decision. Currently, the 33-year-old Russian has 22 victories in 22 fights in the professional ring. Beterbiev has 20 victories in 20 fights (all by knockout). The 39-year-old Russian beat Briton Callum Smith earlier than expected on the night of January 14.
Source: Sport
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