‘He’s Like Bodybuilder’: Undefeated Boxer, Whom Joe Rogan is Terrified of, Gives Honest Assessment on His Next Opponent
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‘He’s Like Bodybuilder’: Undefeated Boxer, Whom Joe Rogan is Terrified of, Gives Honest Assessment on His Next Opponent
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UFC color commentator Joe Rogan was rendered speechless when he observed a particular boxer’s prowess inside the ring. In June 2022, American boxer Joe Smith Jr. faced up against Artur Beterbiev at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The fight began with Smith being really nasty, but as it went on, Beterbiev used some powerful and strategic blows to knock Smith out in round two. Rogan was so shocked by Beterbiev’s strength that he even referred to him as a ‘f**king animal’.
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When asked about his upcoming fight with England’s Anthony Yarde, Artur Beterbiev said, “I’m very apologise. I’ve been slow, but for next time, I try to be more fast.”
"He's like a bodybuilder!" 🏋️
– @ABeterbiev assesses @mranthonyyarde ahead of #BeterbievYarde on January 28th.
🔗 https://t.co/C0BdouJSqd pic.twitter.com/s33vIWov8B
— iD Boxing (@idboxingnews) December 5, 2022
He further added, “I’m not watching yet whole fight. Like the Kovalev fight and other fights. We are just starting to watch him. He’s a good fighter, he’s like bodybuilder. Like I know he has good experience. He fought with good guys. Like you know, I respect for him and I try to be ready. I try to be prepared for 101%.”
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Artur Beterbiev has been inactive in boxing since his fight with Smith due to an injury. He was slated to square off inside the ring in October, but his injury forced him to take a rest. However, now he seems fit to be back in action again.
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PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES – OCTOBER 18, 2019: IBF belt-holder Artur Beterbiev of Russia (R) in the ring corner between rounds of a light heavyweight world title unification boxing fight against WBC titlist 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)
Artur Beterbiev looking forward to facing Dmitry Bivol to become the undisputed champion
The Canadian citizen, who is of Russian descent, has a remarkable 18-0 record up to this point.
It’s interesting to note that he has knocked out all 18 of his opponents. He is now the only world champion who has won every match by knockout. However, he is currently focused on something more valuable for his legacy.
Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol for the undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF & WBO light-heavyweight titles must happen in 2023… pic.twitter.com/Ip1dEYyOR1
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) November 5, 2022
Beterbiev currently holds the WBC, IBF, and WBC belts. He has to face Russian boxer Dmitry Bivol for the WBA belt. Even Bivol is undefeated and could turn out to be the toughest opponent of Beterbiev’s career. The two will get a chance to become the undisputed light heavyweight champion.
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Moreover, the unified champion has revealed in the recent past that he also wishes to fight Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk. The latter has defeated Beterbiev twice during their amateur careers. However, a professional fight between them would certainly turn out to be a magnanimous showdown.
