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Didn't watch the fights Saturday. How did Beterbiev look, in your opinion?
Damn sexy. Would smash.Didn't watch the fights Saturday. How did Beterbiev look, in your opinion?
I know it sounds like excuse making but I get the sense he was holding back at least somewhat to see how he did in the championship rounds. Before this the latest he'd been is the 7th round, I think he was testing how his power and gas tank held up into the 12th round. Koelling is ok but nothing special, I want to see him against Gvozyk or one of the other titlists.
I agree. Beterbiev is clearly very talented (and a physical freak: that kind of strength, power, and stamina is a rare combo), but he's not defensively super strict and his combos get a little mechanical and repetitive. I think this fight was a big learning experience. He reminds me a bit of Joshua in a way.Yeah, I think he was trying to go rounds as much as anything else, but he still did have a bit of trouble at times getting to Koelling when he shelled up (which could maybe be a sign that he needs to be a bit more diverse offensively, although, that might be reading in too much to this matchup). There are tons of quality fights to make for Beterbiev if he officially gets out from under Michel.
I know it sounds like excuse making but I get the sense he was holding back at least somewhat to see how he did in the championship rounds. Before this the latest he'd been is the 7th round, I think he was testing how his power and gas tank held up into the 12th round. Koelling is ok but nothing special, I want to see him against Gvozyk or one of the other titlists.
Pace trainingI actually expected Beterbiev to do more honestly. He looked good and did what he needed to, but I felt he could have hit the gas a few rounds earlier.