Dmitry Bivol is fully prepared for today’s press conference ahead of his fight with undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev next month The rematch will be held in Riyadh on February 22.

Beterbiev’s threatening gaze

Former WBA 175-pound champion Bivol (23-1, 12 KOs) had a humorous remark when asked by the host what he wanted to say to Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs) : “I’m not a postman. I’m an athlete.” This sentence made everyone laugh, except Beterbiev, who glanced at Bivol and said: “You will see ”

That look said it all. Unless Bivol makes a run like he did in his last 12-round majority decision loss to Beterbiev on October 12, he will be knocked out. Bivol couldn’t stand up to Beterbiev last time out after Beterbiev started to pressure him in the sixth round. In the sixth time,

Bivol tried to hold his own, but was staggered. From there, he abandoned his ships and made a long retreat, running and gunning, holding on and showing no inclination to fight. Bivol fans were frustrated and believed their heroes had won, but they didn’t face the facts.

When he needed to fight Beterbiev, he lost his nerve and courage. Bivol looked like he was being chased by an angry wolf in the woods. His eyes were wide and filled with fear, showing no emotion whatsoever. He is a classic example of a warrior who has lost his nerve and just wants to survive to avoid humiliation.

Bivol made an empty statement at the press conference today, saying that “luck” has nothing to do with success. This is a common stage in Eastern Europe, but in this case the words are not convincing as he will not fight any harder than last time.

If he did, he would likely be eliminated because he lacks the courage, chin, and strength to take on the hungry wolf Beteriev.

Beterbiev won 115-113, 16-112, 114-114

hunter returns

Dmitry Bivol: “This is a great opportunity for me. I know people liked the first fight and they want to see the second fight. I want to have that second fight and I want to be the winner of that fight. I can What about the belts that I saw? Before, I wanted these belts and nothing else. Today, I want more than just the belts. I want to fix what I did before. I want to win. It’s about the belt,” Bivol said during today’s game press conference.

“I need to make enough changes to prove that I’m better, I need to add more moves. We’ve made some changes through training camp. We’ve added some coaches in training camp and now I’m working on myself. Of course. , I want to be better, and I’m trying to do that.”

Arthur Beterbiev: “My goal now is to keep my belt and I’ll do my best to do that. If he wants to do that (revenge), he can rematch. To be better enough to win. Just enough to win. I don’t Know. Maybe because he was lucky that night,” Beterbiev said of why Bivol saw the final bell in his last game on October 12.

Bivol: “I don’t really believe in luck. I think luck comes to people who work hard, and I work hard and I get lucky. Without work, luck doesn’t come. I don’t have any news. I Not the postman. I’m an athlete and I’m going to come to the ring and let my actions speak for themselves.”

Beterbiev: “You mean the postman? No, I think on February 22 we will see a good fight. My message is be ready. That’s it. That’s it.”