Bivol claims it was not 100% for the first Beterbiev battle, it needs 150% for a rematch

Dmitry Bivol comes with excuses, saying it is not 100%for his first match against a United Heavyweight Champion Arthur Beterbiev last October. Buffalo (23-1, 12 CO) says it should now be “150%” for the rematch against the undisputed champion Betterbiev (21-0, 20 CO) on February 22 in Riyadh. The rematch will be shown Live on Dazn PPV, along with a star border.

Betterbiev was also smaller than 100%, entering the duel after a recent knee operation to repair a destroyed meniscus. One could see in the early circles that he was indicative and did not attack everyone. On Saturday, Beterbiev must be a much different fighter. If Bivol is serious to be 150% better, we could have more battle with action than their previous one.

There are no more excuses

It is important for the former WBA 175-Fun champion buffalo that this time he was fighting more fire because he looked like he didn't want to stay in his pocket. His style was playing a tag and then running. This is a style that Shakur Stevenson uses in his battles and he is not well liked by many fans in the United States who prefer actions over watching 12 rounds of fencingS

When the judges mark circles, they note who presses the match, he lands the tough shots, showing that they want it more. It was Betherbiev last time. A buffalo will have to be less protected this time if it wants to win another decision. He obviously lacks the power to knock out Betterbiev, so winning a solution is his only hope.

Only on the crown: “It seems that the rematch was made in a week,” Ade told Dmitry Bivol to his second match with Arthur Beterbiev.

DMITRY BIVOL: “The next day.

Ade: “You wanted it too? You didn't say, “Let's go first somewhere else? You said, “Let's go straight to him.”

Buffalo: “I don't want to lose my energy by doing something else. Although this is (Beterbiev's battle) is hot, I think it's more interesting. “

Ade: “I have no idea how the second match (Beterbiev) will play, but if you say you are not 100%, I do not know what will be 100% buffalo.”

Buffalo: “Of course, it wasn't. I have to be closer to my 100%. I have to be 150%. “

Ade: “It's like Superman.”

Buffalo: “Not Superman, just a man.”

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