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PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES – OCTOBER 19, 2019: Artur Beterbiev of Russia poses with the IBF and WBC belts as he celebrates victory in a light heavyweight IBF-WBC world title unification boxing fight against Oleksandr Gvozdyk of Ukraine (not pictured) at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Valery Sharifulin/TASS (Photo by Valery SharifulinTASS via Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES – OCTOBER 19, 2019: Artur Beterbiev of Russia poses with the IBF and WBC belts as he celebrates victory in a light heavyweight IBF-WBC world title unification boxing fight against Oleksandr Gvozdyk of Ukraine (not pictured) at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Valery Sharifulin/TASS (Photo by Valery SharifulinTASS via Getty Images)
Unified light heavyweight champion, Artur Beterbiev, is a demigod, among the many mortals of boxing. With exquisite performances and explosive finishes in every single fight, he has often left both the boxing fraternity and fans in awe. It can even be argued that a lot of fighters in the light-heavyweight division, dread stepping inside the ring with this Dagestan-born pugilistic phenom. Meanwhile, his recent fight against Anthony Yarde was no different. And, the boxing community was undoubtedly left awestruck. In fact, YouTuber turned boxer, Jake Paul, took to social media to congratulate Beterbiev.
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Beterbiev recently defended his WBC, IBF, and WBO light-heavyweight titles against Yarde. Moreover, the fight that took place at the OVO Arena Wembley in London, saw him win via an 8th-round TKO. Both the boxing community and fans were amazed by Beterbiev’s performance. And a lot of them were quick to commend him for his performance. In the same vein, Jake Paul took to Twitter to acknowledge his amazement.
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PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES – OCTOBER 17, 2019: IBF world champion Artur Beterbiev of Russia during a weigh-in prior to the WBO light heavyweight title fight against WBC world champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk of Ukraine at the Liacouras Center. Valery Sharifulin/TASS (Photo by Valery SharifulinTASS via Getty Images)
He mentioned that Beterbiev showcased an outstanding fight. And also added that Yarde had put up a good fight. There have been a lot of speculations about what is in store for Beterbiev after this sensational showdown. And, WBA light heavyweight titleholder, Dmitry Bivol, added to this excitement by expressing his desire to fight Beterbiev.
Fans react to the tweet Jake Paul made about the Artur Beterbiev fight
Boxing fans were surprisingly in agreement with Paul’s tweet. In fact, a lot of fans took to social media to share their thoughts about the same.
Was an incredible fight for sure!
— Punt.com (@therealpunt) January 29, 2023
Beterbiev is so great man. One of my favorite fighters of all time. ❤️ the dude just has something so great about him too.
— Christian Mendoza (@Chrisnm03257726) January 29, 2023
A few fans also expressed their awe for Beterbiev’s performance. And also mentioned that it was an incredible fight.
Yarde did so well u know. Little bit early stoppage but the corner cared about their fighter, fair enough.
— raffidMMA (@mysticmac889) January 28, 2023
On the other hand, a few fans commended Yarde for putting up a good show.
Ain’t you in that weight class? 🤔
— جهاد (@MAZIFRMHUNNAZ) January 28, 2023
Meanwhile, a fan reminded Paul that he was potentially in the same weight class.
Great fight !!! Can’t wait to see you knock fumbles out 👌🏻
— Ricky (@Richie_kewley) January 28, 2023
You're going to do Tommy an even worse one, King.
— Jerome Jordie (@JeromeJordie) January 28, 2023
In the same vein, a few fans drew parallels to Paul’s fight against Tommy Fury. And added that Paul would showcase a better performance.
What are your thoughts on Paul’s tweet? Let us know in the comments below.
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