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Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol – Updated Match Odds

Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol are set to face off in a highly anticipated light heavyweight boxing match on…

Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol are set to face off in a highly anticipated light heavyweight boxing match on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This fight is generating significant buzz in the boxing world as it pits two undefeated champions against each other for the undisputed light heavyweight title.

Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol – Most Recent Odds

The betting odds for the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol fight have remained quite close, reflecting the highly competitive nature of this matchup. Check out boxing match odds right here. Currently, Bivol is considered a slight favorite, with odds of around -150 (2/3 or 1.67 in decimal odds), while Beterbiev is the underdog at about +120 (6/5 or 2.20 in decimal odds).

This means that a $150 bet on Dmitry Bivol would potentially yield a $100 profit, while a $100 bet on Beterbiev could return $120 if successful.

Interestingly, there has been some movement in the odds since they were first released. When the fight was initially announced, Bivol opened as a slightly bigger favorite at around -140 (5/7 or 1.71 in decimal odds). However, as the fight date has drawn closer, the odds have tightened, with Beterbiev’s odds shortening from an opening price of +110 (11/10 or 2.10 in decimal odds). Overall, the betting market views this as a near 50-50 fight, with Bivol holding a slight edge in the eyes of oddsmakers.

Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol

Beterbiev, who holds the WBC, IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles, is known for his incredible punching power. At 39 years old, he boasts a perfect professional record of 20 wins, all by knockout. His aggressive, pressure-fighting style has made him one of the most feared fighters in the division.

Dmitry Bivol, on the other hand, is the WBA light heavyweight champion and is noted for his technical boxing intelligence. At 33 years old, he has a record of 23 wins with no losses. Bivol’s most notable victory came against Canelo Alvarez in 2022, where he showcased his ability to outbox one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport.

The clash between these two champions is particularly interesting due to their contrasting styles. Beterbiev’s raw power and relentless pressure will be pitted against Bivol’s technical skill and defensive abilities. Many see this as a classic boxer vs. puncher matchup. Bivol will look to use his footwork to keep Beterbiev at a distance, while Beterbiev will look to get in close to attack.

The stakes for this fight are incredibly high. Not only will the winner become the undisputed light heavyweight champion, but they will also solidify their place among the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. This is the first time in 25 years that all four major light heavyweight titles will be unified, adding historical significance to the bout.

The undercard for this event is also stacked with talent, featuring fights such as Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Kamil Szeremeta and a rematch between Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke for the British heavyweight title.

Buakaw is Back: Buakaw vs. Kouzi at the Japan Martial Arts Expo Booked for October 19

The iconic Buakaw Banchamek is set to return to the ring on October 19th for a boxing match against…

The iconic Buakaw Banchamek is set to return to the ring on October 19th for a boxing match against Japanese veteran fighter Kouzi. This bout will be part of the Japan Martial Arts Expo, taking place at Yokohama BUNTAI. The match will feature a format of three rounds, each lasting three minutes as a boxing match

Japan Martial Arts Expo

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, October 19th
Doors Open: 12:30 PM
Match Start Time: 2:00 PM

The Japan Martial Arts Expo vows a day of martial arts action, including demonstrations, performances from top fighters, and opportunities to explore the latest gear and innovations in martial arts. Notably, part of the event’s proceeds will support earthquake recovery efforts in the Noto peninsula.

Buakaw Banchamek

Thailand’s Buakaw has an impressive record of 284 fights and 243 victories and will be competing in a boxing format rather than his traditional style. He is a veteran of Kickboxing and Muay Thai, best known for his tournament victories in K-1 MAX.

Buakaw Banchamek has been keeping active in his late age competing in K-1 tournaments, bare-knuckle fighting, Muay Thai, and other events. He was looking to box Manny Pacquiao in an exhibition match but the fight was cancelled.

Throughout his lengthy career, Buakaw has faced the very best in multiple generations of kickboxers. He has met athletes such as Andy Souwer, Nieky Holzken, John Wayne Parr, Masato, and Giorgio Petrosyan, among many others.

Kouzi

Retired Japanese kickboxer Kouzi gained prominence in the bantamweight division as he holds career highs such as the ISKA World Lightweight title and notable matches against fighters like Tenshin Nasukawa, Takeru Segawa and Taiga. Kouzi announced his retirement from professional competition in April 2023 after a series of fights, including a comeback victory that earned him “Comeback of the Year” honors. He was most active in the late 2010s and competed in RIZIN and K-1, plus several others.

Is Jake Paul in Trouble? Fans Alarmed by His Fitness Just Weeks Before Mike Tyson Fight

Jake Paul’s recently released training footage has a lot of fight fans concerned. On November 15, ‘The Problem Child’…

Jake Paul’s recently released training footage has a lot of fight fans concerned.

On November 15, ‘The Problem Child’ will make his 12th walk to the squared circle inside the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Meeting him in the middle of the ring will be former unified heavyweight world champion ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson who competes for the first time as a pro in nearly two decades.

In the weeks leading up to their highly anticipated scrap in The Lone Star State, Paul has stayed active on social media. On Instagram, the YouTuber revealed some recent training footage that left a lot to be desired, and fight fans made it pretty clear in the comments that they were unimpressed with what they were seeing.

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Fans Roast Jake Paul Over Lackluster Training Footage

“He does not look fit at all,” one commenter wrote in response to the above footage.

“You might be fooling these young kids who didn’t grow up watching Tyson…. Mike is going to knock you all the way back to the Disney channel chump,” another added.

“Real talk! He doesn’t understand who he’s facing. Power doesn’t have an age limit. It stays with muscle memory.”

“Jake Paul gone get slept fighting like that.

“Bros hella uncoordinated.”

“Dude has nothing to do with boxing, he moves like a starter at a street fight.”

“7 year olds box better than him.”

Even Mike Tyson had a few things to say about Paul’s training footage.

As it stands, Jake Paul is a near 3-to-1 favorite with DraftKings sportsbook listing him as a -290 favorite. ‘The Problem Child’ goes into the bout having gone 10-1 in his professional boxing career, his lone loss coming against Tommy Fury in February 2023.

Since then, he has won four straight, including a unanimous decision win over Nate Diaz and a sixth-round TKO against the BKFC’s ‘King of Violence’ Mike Perry.

Tyson Fury Promises to Go All-In Against Oleksandr Usyk: ‘Not Going for Points, I’m Gonna Knock Him Out’

Tyson Fury is taking a ‘no holds barred’ approach to his upcoming heavyweight boxing rematch against Oleksandr Usyk. Fury…

Tyson Fury is taking a ‘no holds barred’ approach to his upcoming heavyweight boxing rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.

Fury and Usyk will clash in one of the biggest boxing fights of the year on December 21 in Riyadh. Usyk defeated Fury in their previous clash in May by split decision, retaining his heavyweight titles and winning the WBC belt.

After suffering his first professional loss, Fury is out for revenge against Usyk when they meet again in the ring. He’s also intending to leave it out of the judges’ hands and earn the rematch victory on his terms.

Fury is targeting his first boxing finish since knocking out Derek Chisora in Dec. 2022.

Tyson Fury embracing the challenger role for Oleksandr Usyk rematch

In a recent interview with Paul Dempsey, Fury shared his newly-found mindset for the Usyk rematch.

“I’m gonna go in there with destroy mode,” Fury declared. “Last time I went to box him, I was being cautious… Anybody can get caught as we have seen in a lot of these heavyweight fights. But this time I’m not going for a points decision. I’m gonna knock that motherfu**er out.” (h/t SportsKeeda)

Fury details the chip on his shoulder as he prepares to rematch Usyk.

“For the first time in years, I’m going in there as a challenger, not a champion,” Fury explained. “And I believe that I’m better as a challenger, always, because I’ve got that goal of achieving something and it’s giving me a fire underneath.”

Fury isn’t a stranger to rematches inside the boxing ring. After a split draw against Deontay Wilder in 2018, he earned back-to-back TKO/KO victories to decide the trilogy.

Before the loss to Usyk, Fury defeated former UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou in 2023. Fury’s defeat earlier this year snapped a 35-fight unbeaten streak in his professional boxing career.

Fury is out for blood against Usyk. While Fury is known as a defensive boxing genius, don’t be surprised if he takes an aggressive approach to his attempt at vengeance.

MMA or Boxing? Francis Ngannou Claims MMA Fighters Hit Harder – but it’s not quite so simple

Francis Ngannou, the Cameroonian heavyweight who currently holds the UFC lineal world title, claims that MMA fighters hit harder…

Francis Ngannou, the Cameroonian heavyweight who currently holds the UFC lineal world title, claims that MMA fighters hit harder than boxers. Ngannou has competed at the highest levels of both MMA and boxing but explains that it’s not quite as simple as saying one is over the other.

Francis Ngannou

Cameroon’s Francis Ngannou has had an incredible life journey. He started working in sand mines as a child to pay for his schooling and support his family. Later, he left home and crossed the continent of Africa only to spend months in a camp in Morocco. Later, he was arrested and was homeless in Paris, France.

Just a few years after that, he would become the UFC heavyweight world champion, earning the title by stunning knockout, and even defending this crown. Due to contract disputes with UFC brass, Ngannou vacated his title and walked away from the organization.

Francis Ngannou lands in top 10 WBC rankings amid calls for title fight rematch with Tyson Fury — Mandatory Credit: Justin Setterfield

Against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou took on the best of the best in the world of heavyweight boxing. He also signed with the PFL and will fight the towering Brazilian knockout artist, and champion, Renan Ferreira on October 19 at the PFL Battle of the Giants.

Who Hits Harder? MMA or Boxing?

Speaking in an interview with Piers Morgan, Francis Ngannou explained which athletes hit harder, MMA fighters or boxers? He answered:

“I would say MMA [fighters]. It depends on the punch, it depends on how. But remember, MMA fight is like 4oz glove. Sometimes you get hit, not by the gloves, but by the knuckles. So, the sensation is different even if the punch isn’t very hard, the sensation is very different because it’s like bone to bone.”

The heavyweight fighter added that he will continue to compete in both boxing and MMA in the future. Ngannou said:

“You can be sure I’m not done here. It wasn’t my day. He was way better than me today. It sucks but it’s the game. We all know that.” [Ht Mirror]

“Mike can really hurt Jake” – Boxing Icon ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley Predicts Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight

Boxing icon ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley thinks Mike Tyson still has the power to do some serious damage to Jake…

Boxing icon ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley thinks Mike Tyson still has the power to do some serious damage to Jake Paul.

On Friday, November 15, the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ will return to the boxing ring for his first professional fight in nearly two decades. Emanating from the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, ‘Iron’ will scrap with ‘The Problem Child’ who goes into the bout 31 years younger than the former unified heavyweight world champion.

Shane Mosley on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

That factoid has frustrated a lot of pundits who believe Paul is just setting himself up for another easy win against a combat sports legend who’s past his prime.

But even at 58 years old, some believe that Mike Tyson still has his signature power and if he manages to land one good one, it could be lights out for Paul in The Lone Star State.

Shane Mosley thinks Tyson has the power to put Paul’s lights out

One of those believers is Mosley, who spent some time training ‘The Problem Child’ for his pro boxing debut in 2020 and his showdown with Nate Diaz last year.

“If Mike really hits Jake, Mike can really hurt Jake, and I know what Mike can do and what Jake can do,” Mosley told the Philadelphia Inquirer. “I don’t think Jake really understands how hard Mike can hit. Mike is 58, but these are two-minute rounds and all fighters have pride. I don’t think Mike will be going in there to lose to Jake Paul. Jake thinks he can take a shot.

“In the first five or six rounds, and what makes this so fun, is that getting hit by Mike Tyson is dangerous, very dangerous. Jake will have to tire Mike out. Jake will need to understand how these punches will come at him. People need to understand that a bar fight between two guys is one thing, a professional fighter, especially a former world champion, regardless of age, is still a very dangerous man who can seriously hurt you. I don’t know how long they would be able to hurt you [laughs], but these are punches from people who have been throwing punches all their lives” (h/t talkSPORT).

Jake Paul goes into his 12th career boxing match with a 10-1 record, his lone loss coming against Tommy Fury via split decision in February 2023. Since then, Paul has earned a unanimous decision win over Nate Diaz, a couple of first-round KOs against Andre August and Ryan Bourland, and a sixth-round finish over the BKFC’s ‘King of Violence’ Mike Perry.

Meanwhile, Tyson has been largely absent from the world of boxing since a June 2005 loss against Kevin McBride. Iron’ did return to the ring in 2020 for a charity boxing bout with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr. that went a full eight rounds before being declared a draw.

In the interim, Tyson has been cashing checks via his Tyson 2.0 line of premium hemp products.