Weaknesses in Beterbiev.

[J_Undisputed]

He tends to be a tad slow and linear as already stated. His strength seems to be in his ability to take a punch and then blast you out with strong punches. He seems to be fairly accurate against the aging slicksters and sitting duck type opponents. I believe a counter puncher with good head movement, angles and footwork could frustrate him. Good punch resistance being a given.
As spicoli said he is guilty of getting caught in the fray, while in haste to land his punches. A fighter that can fight well going backwards can step back, slip, counter pivot out and pick away at this guy. A jab to the mid section can keep him from setting his feet.

That's a tall oderr for most at 175. My biggest gripe with him is he seems to pre-determine what he will do. There is not a flow to him because he does not react quickly. Oddly, he seems to be a decent counter puncher at times in spite of this. But again, it is pre-determined. You can see him wait and wait for the counter he has in mind.

I'll agree. Yes i've noticed that too. He's not Ivan drago chasing someone around the ring with his right hand cocked but the seek and destroy stalk walk engage has probably only worked so far because he fought guys that haven't been able exploit his lack of on the fly decision making. He's not a very cerebral fighter and kinda raw. Plan A may not be the only plan but it takes him a while to adjust. I don't even think it has to be ward. A blown up shop worn Andre dirrell might give this guy (a more technically correct Abraham at this point rather than Lt Heavy cross between GGG and Provodnikov) fits. I haven't given up on him yet but I really he think he needs more than Ramsey (decent trainer) and Scully to get him to that next level.

A check hook is this guys kryptonite... he hopes that stiff hard jab takes the edge off.

[erics44]

Beterbiev is exciting isn't he

I think out of world boxing I could be most interested in who he fights next than anyone else, the light heavies could be a very interesting division

Stevenson could do with getting involved tho

[Master]

Beterbiev is exciting isn't he

I think out of world boxing I could be most interested in who he fights next than anyone else, the light heavies could be a very interesting division

Stevenson could do with getting involved tho

It's Mikey Garcia for me, I want to know his next move.

[J_Undisputed]

Beterbiev is exciting isn't he

I think out of world boxing I could be most interested in who he fights next than anyone else, the light heavies could be a very interesting division

Stevenson could do with getting involved tho

It's Mikey Garcia for me, I want to know his next move.

I agree, I was very interested in what Garcia is going to look like continuing his career. I wish I could say the same for Spence at this point, but for right now. I'm just not seeing him often enough with those measuring stick type opponents. As for Beterbiev, I think he have been a little more anxious to get in the mix at 175. Not saying Kovalev should dictate this guys career but everyone knows Kovalevs drying out on the vine while Beterbiev isn't really stepping up till recently. (Strangely enough i think the next fight will tell us more about Barrera than it will about Beterbiev)

[erics44]

Beterbiev is exciting isn't he

I think out of world boxing I could be most interested in who he fights next than anyone else, the light heavies could be a very interesting division

Stevenson could do with getting involved tho

It's Mikey Garcia for me, I want to know his next move.

I agree, I was very interested in what Garcia is going to look like continuing his career. I wish I could say the same for Spence at this point, but for right now. I'm just not seeing him often enough with those measuring stick type opponents. As for Beterbiev, I think he have been a little more anxious to get in the mix at 175. Not saying Kovalev should dictate this guys career but everyone knows Kovalevs drying out on the vine while Beterbiev isn't really stepping up till recently. (Strangely enough i think the next fight will tell us more about Barrera than it will about Beterbiev)

issue with Garcia is is that i don't think the division is as interesting

he could be miles better than beterbiev lb4lb but whos he gonna fight that's a top level fight? the linarez crolla winner?

[Alpha]

Beterbiev is exciting isn't he

I think out of world boxing I could be most interested in who he fights next than anyone else, the light heavies could be a very interesting division

Stevenson could do with getting involved tho

It's Mikey Garcia for me, I want to know his next move.

I agree, I was very interested in what Garcia is going to look like continuing his career. I wish I could say the same for Spence at this point, but for right now. I'm just not seeing him often enough with those measuring stick type opponents. As for Beterbiev, I think he have been a little more anxious to get in the mix at 175. Not saying Kovalev should dictate this guys career but everyone knows Kovalevs drying out on the vine while Beterbiev isn't really stepping up till recently. (Strangely enough i think the next fight will tell us more about Barrera than it will about Beterbiev)

issue with Garcia is is that i don't think the division is as interesting

he could be miles better than beterbiev lb4lb but whos he gonna fight that's a top level fight? the linarez crolla winner?

There's Linares. Lomachenko. He could go to 140.

[Alpha]

Looks like Beterbiev's side won the purse bid. There is talk of the fight being held in NY on the possible Stevens-Smith card so at least it won't fall over with Barrera not being able to fight in Canada. I still won't be surprised if Duva pulls out of this. Apparently Barrera will only be making around $60k for the task of taking on Beterbiev