[Boxing]: Bivol vs Beterbiev rematch Feb 22

[Zed0X]

Bivol's footwork was probably too good for Berbetiev this time. I think 99% of those who follow this fight expected Bivol's strategy is to outbox his opponent and he did. It's almost similar in the first but I thought he was more fluid here.

Cries about robbery on the other side this time but that's to be expected too. Trilogy was definitely in the table immediately after the winner was announced, no doubt.

[target]

Bivol's footwork was probably too good for Berbetiev this time. I think 99% of those who follow this fight expected Bivol's strategy is to outbox his opponent and he did. It's almost similar in the first but I thought he was more fluid here.

Cries about robbery on the other side this time but that's to be expected too. Trilogy was definitely in the table immediately after the winner was announced, no doubt.

Majority decision looks preposterous because surely there are round that Beterbiev had won. Beterbiev is the aggressive fighter in the ring. I could see Bivol getting hurt with body shots from Beterbiev.

Most probably a trilogy is going to happen. Its like they've planned it to have a trilogy because Saudi prince is paying huge amount for them to fight anyway. 

[Baofeng]

Bivol's footwork was probably too good for Berbetiev this time. I think 99% of those who follow this fight expected Bivol's strategy is to outbox his opponent and he did. It's almost similar in the first but I thought he was more fluid here.

Cries about robbery on the other side this time but that's to be expected too. Trilogy was definitely in the table immediately after the winner was announced, no doubt.

Yeah, the footwork of Bivol is under rated in this second fight. And it shows that he really adjustment, and knows what to do. He didn't fade in the championship rounds like in the last fight and simply outsmart Beterbiev.

So I'm expecting a trilogy, if no trilogy, maybe Benavidez or Canelo who he calls out.

[robelneo]

Bivol's footwork was probably too good for Berbetiev this time. I think 99% of those who follow this fight expected Bivol's strategy is to outbox his opponent and he did. It's almost similar in the first but I thought he was more fluid here.

Cries about robbery on the other side this time but that's to be expected too. Trilogy was definitely in the table immediately after the winner was announced, no doubt.

Yeah, the footwork of Bivol is under rated in this second fight. And it shows that he really adjustment, and knows what to do. He didn't fade in the championship rounds like in the last fight and simply outsmart Beterbiev.

So I'm expecting a trilogy, if no trilogy, maybe Benavidez or Canelo who he calls out.

Not only the footwork but the counterpunching and defense as well, he frustrated Beterbiev many times; this is one of the matches where Beterbiev misses a lot of punches; some of the hay makers he threw never land, and yes, on the championship rounds he frustrate and dominates
Beterbiev, there has to be a third match, and it should happen immediately. I'm sure it will still attract fans to watch the third match.

[bisdak40]

Bivol's footwork was probably too good for Berbetiev this time. I think 99% of those who follow this fight expected Bivol's strategy is to outbox his opponent and he did. It's almost similar in the first but I thought he was more fluid here.

Cries about robbery on the other side this time but that's to be expected too. Trilogy was definitely in the table immediately after the winner was announced, no doubt.

Yeah, the footwork of Bivol is under rated in this second fight. And it shows that he really adjustment, and knows what to do. He didn't fade in the championship rounds like in the last fight and simply outsmart Beterbiev.

So I'm expecting a trilogy, if no trilogy, maybe Benavidez or Canelo who he calls out.

Not only the footwork but the counterpunching and defense as well, he frustrated Beterbiev many times; this is one of the matches where Beterbiev misses a lot of punches; some of the hay makers he threw never land, and yes, on the championship rounds he frustrate and dominates
Beterbiev, there has to be a third match, and it should happen immediately. I'm sure it will still attract fans to watch the third match.

This match is a classic but clearly the trilogy would favor the young Bivol. Father time has clearly caught up with Beterbiev as his power punches were weaker now and that could became weaker on the trilogy if that will not happen very soon.

[Baofeng]

Bivol's footwork was probably too good for Berbetiev this time. I think 99% of those who follow this fight expected Bivol's strategy is to outbox his opponent and he did. It's almost similar in the first but I thought he was more fluid here.

Cries about robbery on the other side this time but that's to be expected too. Trilogy was definitely in the table immediately after the winner was announced, no doubt.

Yeah, the footwork of Bivol is under rated in this second fight. And it shows that he really adjustment, and knows what to do. He didn't fade in the championship rounds like in the last fight and simply outsmart Beterbiev.

So I'm expecting a trilogy, if no trilogy, maybe Benavidez or Canelo who he calls out.

Not only the footwork but the counterpunching and defense as well, he frustrated Beterbiev many times; this is one of the matches where Beterbiev misses a lot of punches; some of the hay makers he threw never land, and yes, on the championship rounds he frustrate and dominates
Beterbiev, there has to be a third match, and it should happen immediately. I'm sure it will still attract fans to watch the third match.

This match is a classic but clearly the trilogy would favor the young Bivol. Father time has clearly caught up with Beterbiev as his power punches were weaker now and that could became weaker on the trilogy if that will not happen very soon.

Right, it's not that strong as the first fight, or maybe Bivol has really adjusted on that power that's why he was not afraid to go toe to toe and even had movement that he really go and punished Beterbiev when we thought that Beterbiev is gaining on him.

And after that, it just wake up Bivol as he took the fight from round 6-8 and then steady getting the points. And again, he didn't fade in the championship rounds, enough for him to have like 2 points edge from one judge.

[pawel7777]

It was a great fight by both of them, a real masterclass. It was much more entertaining than most of the big fights in the heavyweight division.
A deserved win by Bivlo, but Beterbiev has nothing to be ashamed of. In one of the post-fight interviews, Bivol said that Artur was hitting so hard that he thought that, while holding the guard, his own thumbs would break into his skull.
I wouldn't mind to see a 3rd and final fight between them, but, if that's ever to happen, it would probably not happen immediately and they would have to fight at least one other fight in between.

[Baofeng]

Thanks everyone for those who comment on this thread, I'm going to lock it now for good. In summary, Bivol won the fight, unanimous decision with the score of 114-114, 116-112, 115-113.

So we will wait if there is a trilogy (most likely), but for sure, a Bivol vs Benavidez will also be a great fight for us.