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Bivol should not swap with Beterbiev, says Oleksandr Gvozdyk

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Oleksandr Gvozdyk believes that it would be good if Dmitry Bivol did not exchange blows with Artur Beterbiev on Saturday. He suggests that Bivol box and delay the entire fight because Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KO) is too powerful and busy with punches to engage in a back-and-forth fight.

Former WBC airy heavyweight champion Gvozdyk was knocked out in the tenth round by Beterbiev five years ago in a unification fight on October 19, 2019 in Philadelphia. Gvozdyk was competitive throughout the seventh round, but from the eighth to the tenth he was tired of Beterbiev’s robust shots.

In hindsight, it’s clear that Gvozdyk made a mistake by mixing up the fight with Beterbiev rather than using his legs, but he’s not that type of fighter. Bivol is much better prepared to move around the ring than Gwozdyk. So it’s possible that he will be able to stay out of Beterbiev’s shot range and try to win by decision.

What Bivol lacks is power. He doesn’t have the power that Gvozdyk had in the Beterbiev fight, and he won’t be able to stop him either. Bivol’s jab is also not as robust as Gvozdyka’s and that may be a problem. He will have to apply his legs more to avoid being hit by Beterbiev and beaten.

“It’s a good option for the fans, but not for Bivol,” said Oleksandr Gvozdyk Round eight of boxing that it is unwise for Dmitry Bivol to exchange words with Artur Beterbiev. “That may be the case, but I still think he is a very disciplined player and takes really good care of himself. Even though he is almost 40 years aged, he is still in great shape, enough to fight at the highest level.

“I would say Adonis Stevenson hit harder with one punch, but he never threw as much as Beterbiev. He basically looks for an opening and then delivers one difficult punch that’s pretty damn massive. Beterbiev, on the other hand, has a very, very massive fist,” Gvozdyk said.

Adonis Stevenson hit Gwozdyk with huge left hands during their fight in December 2018, but they were only single shots and he didn’t react well to getting hit. Beterbiev constantly hit Gvozdyk with punches and did not give up. Beterbiev’s body shots in the ninth and tenth rounds finished Gvozdyk.

“You might be able to withstand one of his punches, but he keeps throwing them and basically keeping you from breathing freely. That’s what makes him risky. He’ll catch you once, throw you again, and again, and that’s it. This is the biggest part of Beterbiev’s style. He never lets you go.

“Jab, footwork, conditioning. You should be on top of all the qualities you can possess. You have to be astute, you have to be careful, you have to have good defense, you have to be focused and you have to be fit. That’s the only way to beat this guy because this guy is really good,” Gvozdyk said of Beterbiev.

Of course, Bivol has been working on his movement and conditioning leading up to this fight. In a video of him practicing a week ago, he threw quick punches and retreated.

It was noted how much energy Bivol expended on the combination of punching and moving back three feet. He looked tired and it was obvious that it would fade away quickly if he kept fighting Beterbiev like this. If this had been a three-round amateur fight, Bivol could have used this strategy and potentially won by decision, but not in a 12-round fight against Beterbiev.

Mid rounds. Bivol will be exhausted and will suffer a penalty and may not see the championship rounds.

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Paddy Donovan is looking forward to his clash with Lewis Crocker on March 1

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Rising Irish boxing star Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (14-0, 11 KO), the current World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight continental champion, had to withdraw from his scheduled December “stay busy” fight due to a minor injury but now is preparing to fight his biggest rival in what may be the most anticipated Irish boxing match in history.

The All-Ireland fight between Donovan, who fights in Limerick and trains in Dublin, and Lewis “The Croc” Crocker (20-0, 11 KO) of Belfast, Northern Ireland, is scheduled for March 1. “Point of Pride” will headline the Matchroom Boxing card, which will be broadcast live on DAZN from the SES Arena as part of the International Boxing Federation (IBF) world title eliminator. Just two fights away, Donovan could win a world title if he defeats Crocker as the IBF mandatory challenger.

“There is something different about a good Irish fighter and I believe I will be next,” Donovan declared. “I think turning pro at 19 and now 25 has required a lot of life changes since I turned pro. What matters most is what I learned in the gym, because it was the ups and downs in life – being a husband and father, losing loved ones – that helped me improve. I improved as a person, which helped me become a better fighter.”

A true fighter from the past, Donovan is currently rated by three of the four major sanctioning bodies: WBA No. 5, IBF No. 6 and World Boxing Council No. 14. He has dreamed of being a world champion since he was seven years senior.

“I’m in an amazing position, so I thank God for that and my team, Andy Lee (head coach/co-manager) and (Up-to-date York lawyer) Keith Sullivan (co-manager),” Donovan noted. “It’s great to be ranked so highly at this stage of my career, but I’m where I need to be. To be ranked so high on three major sanctioning bodies is great. I know I won’t stop until I become world champion.

“I’m always at the gym thinking about the next challenge. I say it’s time. I love what I do. I am very grateful to God for being in this situation. I believe in God’s plan for me to become world champion.”

“It’s definitely going to be an explosive fight,” commented Up-to-date York attorney Keith Sullivan, who co-manages Donovan with former world middleweight champion Andy Lee, who is also Paddy’s head trainer. “Two tough, resilient Irishmen who have a lot to prove to the world. We were worried about the injury, but we are sure it will not be a problem during the March 1 battle. Paddy is locked down and training difficult under the watchful eye of coach Andy Lee.

Donovan has dedicated several of his recent fights to Pieta, using his boxing platform to promote the suicide prevention charity, which provides mental health services across Ireland. Paddy lost two relatives to suicide. The Pietra Crisis Helpline, at 1-800-247-247, offers crisis intervention support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-harm, as well as support for those grieving as a result of suicide.

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Manny Pacquiao Jr. he intends to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a professional

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World Boxing News can reveal that Manny Pacquiao Jr. he is training to be able to compete in professional ranks in the future.

According to coach Marvin Somodo Manny Jr. he will follow in the footsteps of his legendary father Manny Pacquiao and become a prize fighter. Junior currently splits his time between home and Wild Card Gym under the tutelage of Somodo and Freddie Roach.

A former boxer, Roach rose to fame as Pacquiao Sr.’s trainer, earning him numerous world championships and a Hall of Fame career that may not be over yet. Despite being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in a ceremony scheduled for the summer, Pacquiao still hopes to face Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight crown in July.

WBN understands that Manny Jr. could appear on the undercard if the fight goes according to plan.

Discussing Junior’s progress, Somodo spoke exclusively to World Boxing News.

“Manny Jr. I just train every day, just like my other professional players,” Somodo explained to WBN. We hope to get him a fight soon, but the most significant thing is to keep improving him in the gym every day. The plan for him is to turn pro in the future and when I see he is ready. The plan is for him to become a professional boxer, but you never know.

When asked about Junior’s development, Somodo replied: “He’s doing really well. His work ethic is really good. You see him every day at the gym and you never complain. We spar with world-class players and he does well. His future depends on his performance once he turns pro. I believe he will cope, but time will tell,” he concluded.

Pacquiao Jr. he achieved mixed results in amateur competitions and suffered four defeats in a row. But his game may be better suited to professional fighters if he’s anything like his dad, an eight-weight world titleholder.

23-year-old Pacquiao Jr. time is running out and he must make a move within the next six months. This decision will coincide perfectly with the return of Pacquiao Sr. and will allow the pair to make history by fighting for the same stakes this summer in Las Vegas.

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Merry Christmas from World Boxing News

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World Boxing News wishes all its readers, boxing fans and supporters of this sport a Merry Christmas.

The year 2024 was great again, with many huge fights and massive events taking place in the sport. Oleksandr Usyk ruled the year with two wins over Tyson Fury and won the WBN Fighter of the Year award for the second time in three years.

Saudi Arabia continued to be a force in the sport as streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime increased competition for DAZN’s original streamers.

Next year promises to be another essential year. Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2 and David Benavidez .vs. David Morrell has already been confirmed to play in the spring. Mexican star Canelo Alvarez will review his Cinco De Mayo plans next month and add more to the schedule.

Boxing fans have a lot to look forward to, and WBN aims to bring you all the most essential news as we celebrate our fifteenth year in 2025. WBN will take a miniature break until December 27, when we will return to continue the work we started in 2010.

We wish everyone a special time during the holiday season and see you when the weekend begins.

Take care of yourself – Phil Jay, WBN editor-in-chief.


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