Quote Originally Posted by Master View Post
Just watched the fight and Beterbiev showed a masterclass in performance.

Artur controlled the pace and distance of the contest. He took apart Callum resistance with his destructive jab. Beterbiev punches were efficient and attack effective throughout.

Yarde gave Beterbiev a much harder fight and tried to fight at a much higher pace to tire the older man which nearly worked.

Eddie is low to publish the adverse results and is talks nonsense when he said that Smith would knock out Beterbiev.

Bring on the unification later this year against Bivol.

Canelo is lucky he never chose Beterbiev when he ventured to the division.
If that’s Canelo’s luck , he’d better stay out of the casinos! Bivol completely outclassed him.
I agree with pretty much everything else you said though.
Beterbiev looked superb, footwork was spot on, ring control was perfect.
Styles make fights and you put a lot of praise on Yarde, but I would quite like to see Yarde v Smith. I still think Smith might be too savvy for Yarde.
Beterbiev v Bivol needs to happen and fast! Because the longer it goes on , the more chance of an “old man” excuse, which would be a terrible shame.