Boxing
De la Hoya: Bivol vs. Benavidez is a fight, not the Beterbiev trilogy
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1 year agoon
Oscar de la Hoya claims that it will be physically hard for Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiv, if they meet between them in the trilogy. He says he would like to see it, but he feels that it will be hard for both lightweight heavyweight.
De la Hoya will favor the undisputed Master Bivol (24-1, 12 KO) to defeat 40-year-old Beterbaview (21-1, 20 KO), because Bivol has the advantage of youth, speed and movement.
Oscar says he was worried that Beterbaiew had two knee braces in the ring, moving as slowly as if he were in Quicksand, and there is no possibility of cutting off the ring. Despite this, Beterbiev was in battle and looked like a knockout when he chased Bivol around the ring from the third to seven rounds.
Benavidez: Tough duel
De la Hoya says that he would like Bivol to fight the mandatory David Benavidez David Benavidez, because it would show courage on his part. However, he believes that Benavidez (30-0, 24 KO) would beat Bivol because of its high performance, the IQ ring and the ability to cut off the ring.
The whole movement, which Bivol used to defeat Beterbavie, would not work against Benavidez. He chased him and hurried. Bivol promoter Eddie Hearn, Benavidez does not seem to be interested for him. Unless he changes his mind, we’ll probably see Bivol from Beterbiev or Callum Smith again.
“I think Benavidez is quite fascinating. I think it’s a hellish fight. If he wants to be brave, if he is ready to fight Benavidez, he would certainly consolidate the Hall of Fame Bivol career. He proved to the world that he is the best at the age of 175. This is a hell of fighting. It would be a hellish way to choose from. I would go with Benavidez ” Said Oscar de la Hoya Fight Hub tv Asked who wins between Dmitry Bivol and David Benavidez.
“He is smarter there, he knows how to think and knows how to adapt. I would favor Benavidez [over Bivol]. He throws more blows, is more energetic and has better leg work than Beterbiev “
Benavidez would be in a bad style of a 34-year-old bivol duel, because he does not like to be hit, and does not stay in his pocket long enough to cause damage. We saw what Bivol did tired in the 12th round of their rematch last Saturday evening on February 22, when suddenly a full gas throttle appeared for the first time. In this round he had Bivol Bloody and he battered. He fell in love with the pressure from Beterbaview. If Bivol fought with Benavidez, each round would be like that.
Chances for the rematch of Canelo
“There is no way to defeat Bivol. There is simply no way. Styles are fighting and although I would like to see the Mexican victory in this ring, a national hero, there is no way to defeat Bivol, “said De la Hoya about Canelo Alvarez, who is not able to multiply his loss with Dmitry Bivol.
Bivol dominated Canelo in his fight on May 7, 2022. Bivol size, combined impact and endurance were too high for Canelo. It would be worse for the Mexican star now, because in his fights it comes out even faster and he would not have a fuel tank that will compete for more than two or three rounds.
“From the very beginning I had Bivol. I thought that Bivol knew how to adapt and apply his boxing skills and leg work, from the side to side movement, “said De la Hoya about the Bivol rematch with Artur Beterbave on February 22. “His combinations were ruthless. I just feel that he has done a better job.
Trilogy: physical stay
“His Ring General was better. He knew how to cut the ring better and knew how to box better. He deserved to win [against Beterbiev]. Return to the back, it is very hard for the body, “said De la Hoya, asked if Bivol should take the trilogy match with Artur. “It’s very hard.
“I don’t care what era you fight, whether in the 1950s, in which they fought 30 times a year or today you are fighting. Three fights back to the body are hard for the body. It depends on them [Bivol and Beterbiev]. They make their decisions. Yes, I would like to see the third. Why not?
“I was very concerned about Beterbiev. I was worried from the very beginning because he was wearing two knee braces. Looking at his leg work, he was very stiff. He was very mechanical. He was very ponderous, a bit like Quicksand. Something like Canelo inside this ring, very ponderous, very hefty. It was my concern.
“Bivol began to move aside, and Beterbiev could not fold the distance. He followed him too slowly. That’s why Bivol had an advantage, “said De la Hoya.
Last updated 03/01/2025
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Hrgovic strongly disagreed and mocked Allen’s approach to the fight while discussing his opponent.
“Yes, that’s his loser mentality. That’s what he achieved throughout his career. That’s why he suffered 10 defeats and I suffered one defeat,” Hrgovic told iFL TV.
“It’s just an underdog mentality. I just take the pressure off myself like, ‘I’m a Doncaster boy.’ I’m here to fight the good fight. I don’t have to win. It puts pressure on him.”
“You know, it’s a loser’s mentality. So OK, I’ll take the pressure. I have to win. I’m a winner.
“He always had this mentality. ‘I’m fat. I don’t train. I don’t need to win. I’m tiny’. Come on, man. Don’t make excuses your whole life. Just train, be professional and go for the win.
“I expect him to be the best version of himself because this is a huge opportunity for him and it’s his hometown. I expect him to be in good shape.
“I think I’m definitely a tougher fight for him than Zhang. Zhang is aged, aged.
“I can also be fat if I don’t train and if I drink beer. I can be fat and be a journeyman and come to every fight and just say, ‘I don’t have to win.’ I’m here to fight the good fight. “
“I think I’m better. I’m faster. I’m better in all aspects of the fight. But you know, it’s heavyweight boxing. Anything can happen and he’s a brave guy. He always comes forward and steps up to the fight. So I think it’ll be a good fight.”
Hrgovic comes into the fight after a tough recent run that has included physical fights with Daniel Dubois, Joe Joyce and David Adeleye. He defeated Joyce and Adeleye after losing to Dubois, with both victories coming after tough rounds and bulky rallies.
The fight will be the main event of Saturday’s heavyweight gala in Doncaster.
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If Oleksandr Usyk loses to Verhoeven, he will immediately be stripped of his world title
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4 hours agoon
May 14, 2026
The situation surrounding all of Oleksandr Usyk’s world champion titles has already been determined before his fight with kickboxer Rico Verhoeven.
The WBC controversially put its belt on the line before this fight, meaning that Verhoeven, despite having little or no chance of winning, could win the belt in May 23 in Egypt.
The WBA announced today that the fight will count as a successful world title defense if Usyk wins, but the challenger will not be able to claim the belt, even if it causes seismic shocks. If this happens, a committee will meet on next steps.
The IBF has taken a similar stance, but while Verhoeven cannot win that title either, the sanctioning body will immediately declare the heavyweight belt vacant if Usyk loses.
The conditions under which Usyk can fight to remain champion are as follows:
1. If Usyk loses on May 23, 2026, the IBF heavyweight title will be immediately declared vacant.
2. If Usyk wins on May 23, 2026, the IBF will recognize the WBC’s position in the rotation and will order an IBF mandatory fight for one hundred and eighty (180) days thereafter.
3. If the WBA grants special permission, the IBF will recognize the WBA’s position in the rotation and order an IBF mandatory fight for one hundred and eighty (180) days thereafter.
4. The IBF reserves the right to change the mandatory deadline in the event of significant delays in the rotation.
After the fight with Verhoeven, Usyk will be ordered to face WBC mandatory Agit Kabayel, and promoter Frank Warren is sure that he will be stripped of the belt if he does not fulfill his obligation.
Boxing
O’Shaquie Foster sparks reaction with Fight Week Physique photo
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6 hours agoon
May 14, 2026
3 weeks until the city closes!!! We are ready for anything!!!
May 30 at the University of Houston Arena/Fertitta Center🥊
And still!!!
Massive Sh⚡️ck #Houston #box #sports #athlete #history pic.twitter.com/TDfQ7ccLrU— SH⚡️CK (@OshaquieFoster) May 13, 2026
Some praised Foster’s conditioning and predicted a good performance against Ford, while others doubted whether the WBC super featherweight champion would pull too much weight before the defense.
Foster rarely receives as much attention as some of the bigger names in the lower weight classes, but a viral photo has brought him back into the conversation online. Fans debated whether Ford would be able to handle Foster’s strength and physicality after moving from featherweight to fighting.
The fight was already generating attention due to the Houston setting and the tension between the two fighters online, but Foster’s photo from training sparked even more discussion about the DAZN card. Houston fans are expected to turn out in immense numbers for the event at the Fertitta Center, which will be one of the biggest hometown shows of Foster’s career.
Foster gained more attention after his victory over Stephen Fulton, with many fans hoping he would stay at lightweight and continue pushing for a fight with Shakur Stevenson.
Instead, Foster returned to 130 pounds, and talk of fighting Stevenson gradually died down.
A powerful performance against Ford could change that quickly, especially if Foster delivers the kind of performance fans now expect after seeing the state he appears to be in heading into the fight.
Dan Ambrose is a boxing journalist at Boxing News 24, respected for his direct analysis and extensive coverage of the global fighting landscape. His reports focus on the most vital fights, division development and the most discussed stories in sports.
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