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YOU CAN RUN - BUT YOU CAN'T HIDE !!
Whoever originally authored this quote definitely used Artur Beterbiev as their inspiration !
The first bout between light heavyweight champions Artur Beterbiev and Dimitri Bivol was undoubtedly a classic match up, with both putting on master class versions of their respective styles.
But the closely contested match result wasn't without controversy, and it seems obvious the judges preferred the come forward style of Beterbiev, who appeared to land the more significant shots and was arguably the better ring general.
That said, it is stating the obvious that Dimitri Bivol will need to make changes if he wishes to get a different result in the second rendition of this great rivalry.
BUT CAN HE ? BIVOL SAYS YES !
In just 10 days, Dmitry Bivol will face off against Artur Beterbiev in a highly anticipated rematch at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Bivol, who boasts a 23-1 record with 12 KOs, is feeling confident about his chances, and it's all because of a change in his game plan.
Bivol believes that he can stand his ground and trade punches with Beterbiev, the undisputed light heavyweight champion, who has a formidable record of 21-0 with 20 KOs.
This new mindset is a departure from their previous fight on October 12th, where Bivol's constant movement ultimately led to his defeat.
Dimitri Bivol believes his best moments against Beterbiev were when he traded - and perhaps he is correct. But it's debatable whether he can maintain that mindset for 12 rounds without the very real scenario of getting himself knocked out.
Bivol's promoter, Eddie Hearn, still maintains that Bivol won the fight, but the judges disagreed. This time around, Bivol knows that he needs to prove to the judges that he can trade with Beterbiev if he wants to win.
Bivol's decision to stand and fight is a bold move, especially considering that Beterbiev hurt him in the seventh round of their previous fight. However, Bivol is undeterred, and he believes that he can out-punch Beterbiev to secure a victory.
If Bivol emerges victorious, he'll set himself up for a lucrative trilogy match, which would be a huge opportunity for him to showcase his skills. On the other hand, if he loses, it's likely that his chances of a third fight will be slim, and he'll have to face contenders like David Morrell and Joshua Buatsi.
One thing is certain: Bivol's new game plan has added an extra layer of excitement to the upcoming rematch.
Will he be able to pull off a stunning upset, or will Beterbiev's formidable punching power prove too much for him?
We'll have to wait until February 22nd to find out.
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