Artur is still in Canada, bad sign?

[moosaev]

Based on his social media. What gives? We’re only like 10 days out from the fight and he’s attending benefit receptions thousands of miles from the fight location meanwhile Bivol has been doing his entire camp in Turkey (same timezone as Saudi) and seems to be keeping a lower profile. Apparently there’s also a camera crew following Beterviev everywhere making some sort of documentary. I originally picked Beterbiev to win the rematch (had Bivol winning the first fight), but I dunno, from the outside it looks like Bivol is taking the prep more seriously and Artur seems to be finally basking in the recognition he’s long deserved.

 

[borntoloseNOT]

Based on his social media. What gives? We’re only like 10 days out from the fight and he’s attending benefit receptions thousands of miles from the fight location meanwhile Bivol has been doing his entire camp in Turkey (same timezone as Saudi) and seems to be keeping a lower profile. Apparently there’s also a camera crew following Beterviev everywhere making some sort of documentary. I originally picked Beterbiev to win the rematch (had Bivol winning the first fight), but I dunno, from the outside it looks like Bivol is taking the prep more seriously and Artur seems to be finally basking in the recognition he’s long deserved.

I had Beter edging him out in the first dance, but I felt like he benefitted from Bivol respecting his power so much. I think Bivol knows what’s in front of him this time, makes the adjustments. Really want to see Artur repeat, but I think Bivol is gonna force the trilogy, and wins the best of 3. Gut feeling.

(So put money on Artur by KO because my gut has been giving me indigestion lately)

 

[moosaev]

I had Beter edging him out in the first dance, but I felt like he benefitted from Bivol respecting his power so much. I think Bivol knows what’s in front of him this time, makes the adjustments. Really want to see Artur repeat, but I think Bivol is gonna force the trilogy, and wins the best of 3. Gut feeling.

(So put money on Artur by KO because my gut has been giving me indigestion lately)

From a purely sporting standpoint i actually think Artur has more room to adjust, so I favored him to win the rematch. I think he’ll have more mobility this time (was coming off knee surgery) and I think Bivol’s speed & assertiveness with the combos took Beterviev by surprise. But it honestly doesn’t look like Artur is taking this camp as seriously as he usually does. The time zone difference is huge, going to Saudi barely more than a week before the fight is NOT good.

 

[SandisLL]

From a purely sporting standpoint i actually think Artur has more room to adjust, so I favored him to win the rematch. I think he’ll have more mobility this time (was coming off knee surgery) and I think Bivol’s speed & assertiveness with the combos took Beterviev by surprise. But it honestly doesn’t look like Artur is taking this camp as seriously as he usually does. The time zone difference is huge, going to Saudi barely more than a week before the fight is NOT good.

Bivol looks that still is under Eddie. Cos he knew that Busasi can't be champ here.
U.K business scene usual.
To have fear from over the hill uncle post covid and post rehab?

 

[treelo]

both of these guys are pretty old now to be competing at the very top in the division they are in, i liked Bivols work better in the first fight but the decision could have one either way

I dont mind who wins the rematch, i just hope its a good fight

 

[treelo]

Bivol looks that still is under Eddie. Cos he knew that Busasi can't be champ here.
U.K business scene usual.
To have fear from over the hill uncle post covid and post rehab?

WTF does any of that even mean?

 

[SandisLL]

From a purely sporting standpoint i actually think Artur has more room to adjust, so I favored him to win the rematch. I think he’ll have more mobility this time (was coming off knee surgery) and I think Bivol’s speed & assertiveness with the combos took Beterviev by surprise. But it honestly doesn’t look like Artur is taking this camp as seriously as he usually does. The time zone difference is huge, going to Saudi barely more than a week before the fight is NOT good.

Bet is uncle post rehab ...even then there are problems?
Nice ofc.
Business in British souce nothing special?

 

[koquerelle]

From a purely sporting standpoint i actually think Artur has more room to adjust, so I favored him to win the rematch. I think he’ll have more mobility this time (was coming off knee surgery) and I think Bivol’s speed & assertiveness with the combos took Beterviev by surprise. But it honestly doesn’t look like Artur is taking this camp as seriously as he usually does. The time zone difference is huge, going to Saudi barely more than a week before the fight is NOT good.

How many hours between the 2 time zones?

 

[moosaev]

How many hours between the 2 time zones?

8 I believe. Could be 7. But adjusting from the jet lag alone takes up to a week, and he’ll be concurrently cutting weight, media obligations, etc.

 

[StopDucking]

I had Beter edging him out in the first dance, but I felt like he benefitted from Bivol respecting his power so much. I think Bivol knows what’s in front of him this time, makes the adjustments. Really want to see Artur repeat, but I think Bivol is gonna force the trilogy, and wins the best of 3. Gut feeling.

(So put money on Artur by KO because my gut has been giving me indigestion lately)

If Bivol decides to respect Beterbiev’s power less this time, he will get knocked out.

 

[borntoloseNOT]

If Bivol decides to respect Beterbiev’s power less this time, he will get knocked out.

Beterbiev looked normal vs Bivol, he wasn’t just walking through the younger rival like everyone else. Besides, Artur is way too technical to safely box, he needs to be met head on in spurts. Bivol can do exactly that, pacing himself and win the boxing match as well. He needs to be confident and willing to trade in a vicious fight as much as fence in the boxing match. What would be the point of throwing any less than the kitchen sink this time around? No more rematches if you lose. It’s now or never.

 

[StopDucking]

Beterbiev looked normal vs Bivol, he wasn’t just walking through the younger rival like everyone else. Besides, Artur is way too technical to safely box, he needs to be met head on in spurts. Bivol can do exactly that, pacing himself and win the boxing match as well. He needs to be confident and willing to trade in a vicious fight as much as fence in the boxing match. What would be the point of throwing any less than the kitchen sink this time around? No more rematches if you lose. It’s now or never.

I guess there’s no path to victory for Bivol then: stay cautious and lose by points or trade punches and get knocked out.

Could also be a combination of both: Bivol goes on the offense, gets knocked down and switches to survival mode for the rest of the fight.