Comments Thread For: Artur Beterbiev asks Dmitry Bivol of a trilogy bout: ?How old do I have to be??

[MulaKO]

You seen the facial expression of Bivol in the ring when he was asked about a 3rd match. He was so happy celebrating his win celebrating being unified champion and the reporter asked him if he wanted another 12 rounds and the look on the face said it all he dont want or need another 12 rounds of that, even if he wins none of it is fun or easy. Im not sure if he had even considered a 3rd fight if he won.

Honestly I think those 2 fights with beter probably shortened his career the same way we seen 3 fights and multiple knockdowns from wilder take a lot out of Fury.

I dont know if they have contractual obligations or what, Bivol just needs to be honest and if they have no contractual obligations and if he dont want the 3rd fight just tell Beter and the fans and lets all move on. Beter doesnt have much time left and I would rather see him get another fight in with someone else before he retires. The second Bivol fight is the first fight I ever seen Beter looking tired in the late rounds, so he is slowing down.

Im ok with them not fighting a 3rd fight and Im a Beter fan myself wanted him to win in a clear and decisive fashion but it looks like they are so evenly matched I think a 3rd fight will be another close decision and it would also take a lot out of Bivol, im fine with Bivol wanting to extend his career and avoid a 3rd fight if thats what they all want to do as I like Bivol a lot as well.

Beterbiev didn’t have to give him the rematch after the first one but he did and rightly so
Would be only right for Bivol to return the favour
An eye for an eye

[eco1]

I think Bivol was hurt—maybe not by a single punch, but by the accumulated pain he had to endure over twelve rounds.

After the first fight, there was an interview where he mentioned how swollen his right hand was from taking Artur’s punches. He said that sometimes it felt like the shots were landing on his head—he could feel something explode inside—but at the same time, he knew they were actually hitting his hand.


I think one more fight takes more out of Bivol than Artur.

[brankobugarski]

Interesting viewpoint, Artur seem to have a mysterious operation leading up to the last few fights, stalling and then coming back stronger. Now he's calling out someone else for delaying. I thought the other story this week was it was going to be staged in Russia, for both of them and that's why it's not happening sooner..... I wouldn't be surprised when it happens if Artur came back stronger than ever..... Personally I think DB has his number and actually won the first fight as well. I want to see the third but I don't see a different result!

I also think that Bivol won both fights and I cannot see the third fight going any other way. I like punchers and knock out artists like Beterbiev but I think Bivol has his measure. He is faster and he is a better boxer who is not afraid to exchange with the Wolverine.

[robbyheartbaby]

Come on this rubber match has to happen in 2025 Bivol can’t do this Beterbiev gave him an immediate rematch Bivol must be a man and do the same. Every month is critical Beterbiev is 40 and they need to see who the better man is but there is no reason for Bivol to drag out the finale like this.

[richardt]

Bivol needs to do right and give Beterbiev the rematch before the year ends, the sooner the better to keep the public interest up as well. I'll lose respect for Bivol if he sits on this.

[Nash out]

Beterbiev didn’t have to give him the rematch after the first one but he did and rightly so
Would be only right for Bivol to return the favour
An eye for an eye

And both fights were correctly scored, so the 3rd is needed. That being said, The Great Nash is a little concerned of this fight bringing nothing new to the table and being too much of a repeat, especially of the last fight, with Beterbiev getting older by the day (aren't we all, except Nash) But for the fans and the atmosphere, this needs a little more sp1ce, so Nash suggests, each fighter must be their own trainer and only the cuts man and water bucket man (it's a job) are allowed in the corners and Jake Paul (The Face of Boxing) is the referee, and not only that, if the 3 judges score it a draw, Jake Paul decides who he thinks won and he can't say a draw, so this will be pure hype. Nash is very into this. They need to try new things in boxing to appeal to the Next-Gen men/women and also have the old guard be open to change. Nash is ageless, so falls into both categories. Nash out - His Majesty

[MulaKO]

And both fights were correctly scored, so the 3rd is needed. That being said, The Great Nash is a little concerned of this fight bringing nothing new to the table and being too much of a repeat, especially of the last fight, with Beterbiev getting older by the day (aren't we all, except Nash) But for the fans and the atmosphere, this needs a little more sp1ce, so Nash suggests, each fighter must be their own trainer and only the cuts man and water bucket man (it's a job) are allowed in the corners and Jake Paul (The Face of Boxing) is the referee, and not only that, if the 3 judges score it a draw, Jake Paul decides who he thinks won and he can't say a draw, so this will be pure hype. Nash is very into this. They need to try new things in boxing to appeal to the Next-Gen men/women and also have the old guard be open to change. Nash is ageless, so falls into both categories. Nash out - His Majesty

They’ve agreed for the fight to be held in Poutin land , good old Russia

[Joseph]

I wish we could just say both guys are even on the basis that the third fight will be more of the same. But Artur obligated Bivol; it's only fair he do the same in return.

[RuleOfTheSpear]

Beterbiev demanded that the third fight be in Russia and with Russian promoters. Bivol agreed to it. Turki allowed it.

Now they don't have the resources and money to do it
AND HE BLAMES BIVOL
LOL