Recently, renowned boxing coach Robert Garcia shared his thoughts with the media, suggesting that the matchup between Dmitry Bivol (23-0, 12 KOs) and Artur Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs) promises to be an unpredictable affair, even though he personally favors Bivol to come out on top.
Robert Garcia commented, “The fight is crazy, it’s hard to predict what will happen. Both of them will land on each other, neither has the tightest defense. I can’t explain why, but I like Bivol’s chances. He’ll win on points, but it won’t be easy. Bivol took some right hands from (Malik Zindani) in his last fight, but Beterbiev is a different opponent altogether. Your mindset changes against different opponents, and that’s true for many boxers.”
Bivol is set to face Beterbiev on October 12, which is one of the most significant bouts in the latter half of the year. Beterbiev boasts a significant power advantage, while Bivol is known for his speed and agility. Each fighter has their strengths, and it remains to be seen if Beterbiev can corner Bivol and land consecutive punches.