“It is my hardest test…” Dmitry Bivol ranks Artur Beterbiev over Canelo Alvarez in terms of threat ahead of much-anticipated fight

Dmitry Bivol has made a pivotal decision in his boxing career. He’s chosen Artur Beterbiev over Canelo Alvarez. This follows his big win over Canelo in 2022, where he kept his WBA title and gave Canelo his second pro loss. Bivol was the underdog but showed great skill.

Bivol’s goals in boxing go beyond money. He wants to be remembered as a great champion. His main target is to get all the light heavyweight titles, now held by Beterbiev. This shows Bivol’s dedication to being the best. Bivol had the following saying about Beterbiev:

He's very strong, he's like a stone. His punches are very hard… To be honest I believe it's my hardest test. He's physically stronger than Canelo Alvarez and he has good technique too. Many people talk about his power, but they forget about his technique… I like smart boxing, I believe I show this boxing, and I hope it should be better than power, I hope these skills should win.

Dmitry Bivol via MatchRoomBoxing

Dmitry Bivol knows that Beterbiev and Canelo are different fighters. He respected Canelo but believed in his own skills, especially in defense. He thought this could help him win against Beterbiev. Bivol has worked consistently on his boxing style, focusing on defense and strategy.

Fighting Beterbiev is a big step for Bivol. He wants to unite the light heavyweight division. Beterbiev is strong and unbeaten. However, Bivol remains focused on his legacy. This fight is eagerly awaited in the boxing world. It’s not just a match; it’s about Bivol making his mark in boxing history. Everyone in boxing is excited about this fight. It’s not just a big match; it’s a key moment for Bivol’s career.

Fans react to Dmitry Bivol placing Artur Beterbiev over Canelo Alvarez

Canelo is one of the most well-known household names in the sport of boxing. It triggered a few fans when Bivol placed his rival Beterbiev over the Mexican legend. However, some fans backed Bivol as he is one of the two boxers ever to beat Alvarez.

Fans took to X to express their opinions on Bivol’s rankings. They had a lot to say, and some of the tweets are as follows:

Eventually, Bivol prefers to rank his opponents as he pleases. Some say this was a publicity stunt to get more eyes on his potential fight with Beterbiev. However, others said Beterbiev was truly a bigger threat than Canelo. Only time can tell if the fight between the two elite boxers is as action-packed as the Bivol vs. Canelo fight was.

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