Unified lightweight champion Artur Beterbiev and WBA champion Dmitry Bivol made their Big Arrivals today for their clash on Saturday night in Riyadh. The underdog Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs) assured that his surgically repaired knee is “good” and ready to go for his undisputed championship fight against Bivol (23-0, 12 KOs).
Bivol, 33, made it clear that he needs to be 100% focused for him to defeat Beterbiev. He knows he can’t afford to back off for a moment in this fight because Beterbiev will hit too hard, and it will get him in trouble.
It is not known how Bivol will win this fight because the way he has fought in the past against Canelo Alvarez, Malik Zinad and Gilberto Ramirez will be too risky to do. Beterbiev is an excellent counter-puncher and takes advantage of the combination punch that Bivol uses to win his fights.
Dmitri Bivol: “This is a dream fight for all fighters, and I am so happy to have this chance because many great fighters have not had this chance. I have. I have been waiting, and I have worked hard. Now I have to work in the ring “, said BIvol during today Great Arrivals in Riyadh.
“I don’t care about 50-50, 60-40. It’s just numbers. I’m just focused on my task in the ring. We’ll see an undisputed fight,” said Bivol when asked what the fans will see on Saturday night in his match against Beterbiev. “Of course, people have been waiting for this fight for many years.
“It’s two different styles, two unbeatable boxers. I’m looking forward to this great fight.”
Arthur Beterbiev: “Yes, I’m good. My knee is good too. Maybe I don’t think about it, but now it will happen, I hope,” said Beterbiev when asked if he thinks about his undisputed championship at 175 against Bivol. “We’ll see on October 12,” said Beterbiev, answering the question of “How tough” is Bivol.
“I just need to be my best version. I just need to do my job and be focused every second and use all my skills 100%,” said Bivol on what he needs to do to defeat Beterbiev. “
