Dmitry Bivol says he understands that he must try a different strategy to win the rematch with undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev in their fight in 60 days on February 22nd in Riyadh.
Can Bivol Change?
For Bivol to win the rematch, he must change his fighting style from being defensive to focusing on being aggressive and staying in the pocket. With his fragile chin, lack of power, age, and reluctance to get hit, it’s unlikely that Bivol can change. He’s 34, and he’s pretty set in his ways.
The former WBA 175-lb champion Bivol (23-1, 12 KOs) doesn’t come right out and say it, but he spent too much time running from Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs) after stunned him with a hard shot in the seventh round.
Bivol, 34, showed no desire to hold his ground after that round, and the final five rounds were one long, bitter retreat. It was eye-opening to see Bivol give up and go on the run, giving up the battle and…
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