Topic: Boxing Speculation, Odds and Predictions - page 146. (Read 31605 times)

I guess, that's the only thing left where Bivol have to change his nationality and post, by then, probably that's enough to convince the WBC to make the fight happen and so that the people will witness the much awaited unification between Bivol and Beterbiev. But that said, I guess Beterbiev will be fighting Callum Smith next because of this scenario as it's not easy on Bivol's side to transfer his residency. Also, I've read that the WBC is looking forward that Bob Arum will discuss this matter with Eddie Hear to make the Smith-Beterbiev fight.

I don't think all those options will happen. Damn war and politics affecting our beloved sports. Thanks for clearing that out though, it seems like we forgot there's a war happening out there.
Also according here, he has not approached WBC yet for an exemption.
https://www.boxingscene.com/wbc-prez-expects-beterbiev-face-callum-smith-next-not-bivol--172188
Callum Smith.
Smith only had one defeat and it was against Saul "Canelo" Alvarez.
May not be the fight we are looking for but it is said to be a mandatory defense. The favorite will obviously be Beterbiev again at an exaggerated number, another non-profitable bet for the gamblers. Let's just guess which round he will be knocked out.

Looks like he has a lot of improvement when we look carefully at this fight because he took those punches as if it's nothing to him. Man! he didn't even put some effort into his punches due to the fact they are powerful enough to hurt his opponent and slowly beat them throughout the rounds until they can no longer take it. That's why they really wanted to make this fight happen after this one after all it's a unification bout and when you look at it, it should be their hardest battle so far and whoever wins this fight, he truly deserves it to be named the true champion in their weight division.

Friends, I might disappoint you by saying that Bivol vs Beterbiev fight is not going to happen in nearest future. The reason is simple - Dmitri Bivol is representing Russia. In November 2022, Mauricio Sulaiman, world boxing council, has removed Russian and Belorussian boxer from ranking and dont allow them to participate. So either the war ends before their potential fight (not likely), or he will make an exception for Bivol (also not likely), or Bivol would have to change his passport. Probably both will have one more fight before they might possibly meet.

Let's give Beterbiev's camp a rest and let them enjoy the win, if things will happen negotiation might be there for these two camps, unifying the belts is really something special as fighters will add it to his legacy once he finally retires his gloves, Both fighters are interested I'm assuming that they are both willing to take that risk for unifying the belts and let the fans enjoy when they showcase their talents and bring all the belts in their respective name.

If Arthur is calling Jake Paul then he is very serious about it. Everything steam from the statement of Jake Paul saying that he would rather face Beterbiev , than facing his compatriot Bivol, so Beterbiev takes this as a taunt.

But as you guys have said, this is not going to be fair, although Jake Paul can go as high as 185 lbs, just like his fight with Tommy Fury if I'm not mistaken. But still Beterbiev has the advantage in power so that will be dangerous and even Arthur says that he will beat Paul in 2 rounds via knockout.

Later down the road with Beterbiev retires, maybe they will want to go and fight. But not this version of Arthur, Jake Paul will avoid it at all cost. Not sure though why Beterbiev is calling Paul, do they have a beef or something in the past?

Or it is just that Beterbiev wanted to shut up the mouth of Jake Paul because he is fighting former boxers?

And it seems that Beterbiev is serious if this fight materialized, yeah, could be death wish for Jake.

No reactions yet from Jake Paul yeah? Lol. I'm not even sure if he'll react to this or nah, but of course he will, most probably.
If he's still doing YouTube, reactions are gonna be a good content to earn views.
If Jake accepts this challenge, he will have himself a death wish. Though he still have a fight against Tommy by the end of Feb, but this one from Beterviev should be next lol.

After Beterbiev knocked down Yarde, he's calling for Jake Paul to fight with him lol. I believe Paul will act like he never know anything and avoid to fight with Beterbiev, because he will get knock out in just few seconds. Paul know if he's a nothing in boxing and he has many option to cherry pick a new opponent.

I think it's somewhat like Khabib vs McGregor, the one is really skillful while the other is trolling, but McGregor was one of great UFC fighter at the moment.

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21170939/artur-beterbiev-jake-paul-fight-yarde/

Lol, I have a good laugh at this, but yeah, this is true, it's more likely that Beterbiev vs Bivol could be set up easily than the diva Spence not wanting to fight Crawford.


Right, Beterbiev has set his eyes on Bivol for a the unification fight in the Light Heavyweight.

Step aside his fight with Canelo, I think this is one for the books if he is looking for more glory in this division. Canelo might take Ryder an easy fight first after his hand injury. So most likely Bivol can fight Beterbiev in the next couple of months.

Yes, the Beterbiev-Bivol unification bout got a much higher chance of happening and that's not doubt compared to the Spence-Crawford unification bout that is still beyond the clouds and for the mankind to reach for now. Eddie Hearn and Bob Arum might close a deal on this one because the latter already gave his word that there's a good chance the fight will happen as long as Beterbiev will successfully defend his belt versus Yarde. Now the terms has been done, the only lacking is for the both camps to start their respective discussion and hoping that this will happen before the end of 3rd quarter this year.

Mentality, definitely. Somehow he absorbed the punches of Beterbiev, especially those uppercuts that he threw a lot of times. I even saw Yarde try to mimic the same move and it didn't connect.  It could've been a game-changer.
He survived physically, but the fact that Beterbiev doesn't look like he is affected by the punches thrown by Yarde may have got to his head. He slowed down and then Beterbiev caught him before his corner stopped it, they know the next one will be dangerous considering the time is still long and it could hurt their boxer more.
I am sure he will be back, he may have seen some light that he can really do it. Harder training methods will fill the gaps and he is still young.

That's a good fight for sure, unifying all the belts in a champion's perspectives I see that Bivol will bite it up, he's still young and if he will beat Beterbiev, his name will hype for more and the money that will be stake on him will be much higher, I like also the possibility of comparing speed over power, as we all know that Bivol quickness is his advantage while Beterbiev solid punches is what he've got.


A good basis that a possibility Bivol will take this if negotiation will start to roll, Bivol is chasing for a legacy and so with Beterbiev that's why he's very vocal that he's willing to take Bivol next, let's wait if what will happen and if negotiation will take place between these two champs.

Well this is something that can still be understood, maybe what I think is that Inoue thinks that this is a very easy category, and that even so it helped him to jump into the new one about him, all of them knowing that he is indisputable and already knows He earned respect, it doesn't matter that he resigns, things can happen like this, however, I believe that this will give him more reputation and more respect in the boxing world, because he is giving up all his achievements just to have the best attention and fame. In his new category, I think that no boxer has that way of thinking, Inoue honestly seems from another world, he is a boxer who does not meet the standards like the others.


Well, the thing about Yarde is something that I liked, it's a pity that he couldn't contain or have a little more strength and resist more, this only makes me think that things don't turn out as they deserve when a boxer is just a little short of touching success, I'm I am sure that if Yarde had had a much harder training, things would have been different, on the other hand I think that things could happen if Yarde prepares more, he did not fail in technique or strategy, he failed in his physical, and that has a lot to do with preparation, as I said, in every fight there must always be something that cannot fail, and it is strength and resistance, but above all mentality.

We will see to it once negotiations have started. Beterbiev just won so maybe talks about his fight against Bivol will be set aside for at least a month. More importantly, Beterbiev is vocal that he wants Bivol next and there's no other opponent he should face after beating Yarde.

Bivol on the other hand is chasing more titles on his hand and 3 of those LHW titles are owned by Beterbiev. He will surely target that as part of his collections. Bivol is chasing legacy and we all know that.

Maybe a Beterbiev-Bivol unification fight is more possible to happen than a Spence-Crawford fight.

It's clear that Beterbiev is eager to fight Bivol to fully unified all the belts in the Light Heavyweight.

For now, according to Top Rank, there hasn't been any talk started right now but one thing is for sure, Bivol might be the next in line if no things will spoil it.

Yeah, it's probably Hearn offers better money and incentive to boxers that's why most American are going under his banner although he is a non American. Or he could go like the route of Canelo, signing just 3 fights and then try to look at more options after that. If he wants to extend his contract then good, but if not then he can look for other promotional company. Or maybe Crawford is there because he is looking for someone as GBP stable to fight his next. Or who knows, Vergil Ortiz down the line, or Alexis Rocha becoming a contender in the future.

I am also with Bivol here even though he will be a heavy underdog but I think Bivol has a 50/50 chance of winnings if he can withstand Beterbiev's strong punches.


I believe Beterbiev has more power behind the punches than Canelo because it is Beterbiev's natural weight class while Canelo is on the lower class division.   Although I agree that Bivol knows how to counter strong punchers the question is, can Bivol absorb the power of Beterbiev without any problem?

He will get his chance if the negotiation for a rematch will materialized, for now Yarde can speak whatever he like abut the win still with Beterbiev, we all witness what happen and how Yarde really give his best in trying to win the fight but Beterbiev is too much and his camp decided to give it up and save Yarde's future career.

We will wait for more update about the rematch if its still possible or if both fighters will look for another money fight.

Well, it's indeed much better for Crawford to get his name under a promotional banner that has influence rather than pushing his luck while flying solo because his odds to get a championship fight is certainly low and only an influential promoter can grant him that kind of fight. Unless, if the boxer himself already have a strong ties within the industry and we know that Crawford doesn't have that one.

But if Crawford can choose, I think it's probably much better for him to sign under DAZN because I believe Hearn is more influential than the GBP these days.