Artur Beterbiev, current light heavyweight champion, has made it clear that he wants to maintain his impressive knockout record. So far, Beterbiev has won all his fights by knockout, establishing himself as one of the most dominant forces in boxing. With his upcoming fight against Dmitry Bivol, Beterbiev did not hesitate to respond when asked about a possible future bout against Canelo Álvarez.
Beterbiev, who holds three of the four most prestigious world titles in the light heavyweight division, faces Bivol on October 12 in Saudi Arabia. This fight has been highly anticipated by boxing fans, as it was previously delayed due to an injury suffered by the Russian. However, Beterbiev is now ready to showcase his power in a bout that promises to be one of the most exciting of the year.
The matchup between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol will be a clash of contrasting styles.
While Beterbiev is known for his overwhelming power and aggression, Bivol stands out for his technical ability, footwork, and solid defense. The fight has generated a lot of anticipation, as the winner could open the door to a potential fight with Canelo Álvarez.
Canelo, who was already a world champion in the 175-pound category after knocking out Sergey Kovalev in 2019, has expressed his desire to return to the division. In 2022, he attempted to move up again but was defeated by Dmitry Bivol, and since then, he has expressed his interest in a rematch. The Mexican has made it clear that his ambition to once again dominate the light heavyweight division remains strong.
In a recent interview with The Stomping Ground, Artur Beterbiev was asked about a possible fight against Canelo Álvarez. Despite appearing somewhat puzzled, the Russian did not completely rule out the possibility.
“”I don’t know when… Canelo Álvarez had one belt from my division that time I wanted to fight with him but now… I don’t think so… It’s.. I don’t interestingly really the interesting have fight with him,” Beterbiev said.
When asked if the belts were the most important thing to him, Beterbiev was clear: “Of course,” he affirmed. Although both fighters are fully focused on the upcoming fight on October 12, a potential showdown with Canelo in the future is not off the table. Both Beterbiev and Bivol have shown complete concentration on this fight, which could define the future of the light heavyweight division.
Additionally, Artur Beterbiev has hinted at the possibility of moving up to cruiserweight if he secures a decisive victory over Bivol. This move would present a new challenge for the Russian, who continues to seek to expand his boxing legacy. The future of the light heavyweight division is at stake, and it all depends on the outcome of the showdown between these two powerhouses.
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