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Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol—two undefeated champions—finally collided in one of the most tactical and intense fights of the modern era.

This video breaks down every layer of their battle: movement, defense, jabs, counters, and the mental chess that unfolded round by round.

How did Bivol manage to handle Beterbiev’s relentless pressure? And how did Beterbiev adapt to Bivol’s precision and footwork?

Watch to the end and discover why this bout is considered a masterclass in elite boxing.

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00:00Artur BetterBiv vs. Dimitri Bival, a masterclass in strategy.

00:06In their first meeting, BetterBiv and Bival, both undefeated champions,

00:10delivered one of the most anticipated showdowns in modern boxing.

00:15While it didn't end in a knockout, the fight was so technically advanced

00:19that many fans may have missed just how incredible it truly was.

00:24But when you break it down, you'll find layers of high-level strategy

00:28and subtle mind games unfolding throughout the match.

00:31This wasn't just a fight, it was a battle of elite minds at the top of their game.

00:37In this video, we'll dive deep into the tactics and exchanges that defined this extraordinary bout,

00:43revealing the brilliance behind every move.

00:46By the end, you'll walk away with a whole new appreciation for both BetterBiv and Bival,

00:51and you'll be even more hyped for a potential trilogy.

00:54And as always, stay tuned till the end for a little bonus from our channel manager, Maru.

01:04Let's get into it.

01:11BetterBiv's strategy in this fight was surprisingly simple.

01:15He applied steady pressure by moving forward, all while carefully observing his opponent.

01:19When the opportunity came, without taking unnecessary risks, he would time his shots

01:30and land clean punches with minimal openings.

01:37Heading into this fight, BetterBiv was a perfect 20-0 with 20 knockouts.

01:43But there's a reason why he's able to keep scoring KOs with this style.

01:52His punches are incredibly powerful, so much so that he doesn't need to swing big to hurt his opponents.

01:59Even short, compact shots carry devastating force thanks to his exceptional physical strength.

02:05And let's not forget, he's not just a puncher.

02:10BetterBiv also had a deep amateur pedigree, including a world championship title.

02:16Giving him not only raw power, but refined technical skills as well.

02:23Facing a man often described as, like fighting a bear.

02:27Dimitri Bival came into the ring with a game plan built on four key strategies.

02:36The first.

02:38Controlling distance and angles through footwork.

02:42Bival constantly stayed in motion, never giving BetterBiv a stationary target.

02:46Every time BetterBiv stepped in, Bival took a step back.

02:58Just enough to stay out of range and prevent him from closing the distance.

03:11But simply backing up in a straight line would've put him on the ropes.

03:16So Bival, with movement uncharacteristic for a light heavyweight.

03:21Angled off to the sides with smooth lateral footwork.

03:29Even when attacking, he continued to move laterally.

03:33Refusing to stay in front of BetterBiv for even a second longer than necessary.

03:37The second key strategy was defense, closely tied to Bival's footwork.

03:50When absorbing BetterBiv's heavy shots, Bival would guard while jumping slightly backward, using movement to diffuse the impact.

03:57Even though he moved up from a lower weight class.

04:04You can see the danger of BetterBiv's power when you realize that Bival had no problem standing his ground against full swing shots from Canelo.

04:12What made this possible was Bival's exceptional balance.

04:21Even when starting his movements from a less than ideal position.

04:25He always landed with perfect posture, ready to continue the fight.

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04:50The third key strategy was winning the battle of the jab.

05:18Bival used every tool he had to prevent BetterBiv from easily launching his jab, which is the foundation of his offense.

05:30Interestingly, in terms of pure reach, BetterBiv actually had the advantage over Bival.

05:36On paper, you'd expect BetterBiv to dominate the jab exchanges.

05:47And as we discussed earlier, BetterBiv's jab is sharp and compact, designed to minimize openings while still delivering his devastating power.

06:06To counter this, Bival threw his jab by fully extending his arm, with his shoulder rolled in to maximize reach.

06:13This adjustment allowed him to create a longer effective range than BetterBiv.

06:20As a result, even in simultaneous exchanges, Bival would often land cleanly while avoiding BetterBiv's counters.

06:41Winning the jab battles and controlling the rhythm of the fight.

06:53The most effective tactic in dealing with BetterBiv's jab was the jab counter.

06:58The moment BetterBiv threw his jab, Bival would immediately fire back with his own.

07:03This disrupted BetterBiv's forward momentum, cutting off his attacks before they could build.

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07:46But Bival didn't stop there.

08:13Even before BetterBiv committed to a jab, Bival constantly moved his head with ducking

08:20motions, making it harder for BetterBiv to lock onto a target.

08:31From these subtle ducks, Bival would also fire counters, planting the idea in BetterBiv's

08:37mind that throwing meant getting hit.

08:45By forcing BetterBiv to second-guess his offense, Bival successfully slowed his output and extended

08:52the periods where he could control the pace of the fight.

09:05The fourth key strategy, which we touched on earlier, was attacking when the opponent is

09:09least able to evade.

09:18Bival would time his attacks to when BetterBiv shifted his weight onto his front foot, the

09:22moment he was most vulnerable to being hit.

09:50This wasn't a tactic exclusive to the BetterBiv fight.

09:55It's a signature part of Bival's style, something we also saw during his fight against Canelo.

10:09Interestingly, there are two other elite fighters known for exploiting this same principle.

10:15One is the undefeated legend Floyd Mayweather.

10:25And the other is Naoya Inoue, often called the monster and regarded as one of Japan's greatest

10:30boxing champions.

10:45Using this timing-based strategy, Bival gradually took control of the pace right

10:50from the first round, skillfully neutralizing BetterBiv's pressure throughout the fight.

11:10Even when Bival took a clean right hand from BetterBiv, he showed his toughness by immediately

11:14staying active and ready to move.

11:28After that, Bival continued to land counters while stepping backward.

11:33A testament to his exceptional balance, and one of his biggest strengths.

11:40However, BetterBiv, as expected, made quick adjustments.

12:01He started baiting Bival's jab counters, setting traps to land his own right hand over the top.

12:24In the second round, BetterBiv, who had been cautious in the opening, began pressing forward

12:29with greater intensity.

12:34However, Bival timed his punches against BetterBiv's advances, pushing him back and refusing to let

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13:01This round also featured a moment that highlighted BetterBiv's incredible physical toughness.

13:05Specifically, during a body jab exchange.

13:14Normally, when fighters take or even react to a body jab, they instinctively bend forward

13:20into a hunched posture, as we often see with fighters like Stephen Fulton.

13:32But astonishingly, not only did BetterBiv show no signs of damage.

13:38It was Bival, the one who threw the punch, who was bounced back on impact.

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14:17he skillfully landed his own punches while deflecting better Biff's shots.

14:47He didn't just retreat, he also willingly engaged in thrilling traits.

15:14And even there, he outperformed better Biff with superior volume and accuracy.

15:25Bival also showcased a wide variety of attacks, scattering his shots to the head, body, and sides,

15:34overwhelming better Biff's defensive reactions and landing cleanly.

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16:46BetterBiv, who had been holding a firm stance, began to move his head starting from round 5, making it harder for Bival to target him with his jab.

16:55Up to that point, BetterBiv had prioritized minimizing openings when throwing his jab, but now he began mixing in jabs thrown with full weight behind them, adding variation to his rhythm.

17:25With Bival spending more time defending, BetterBiv started wearing him down with brutal-sounding body shots.

17:41Although the shot landed on Bival's left side, away from the liver, based on my experience, when a punch has enough power, it shakes all the internal organs and the pain radiates even to the opposite side.

17:55You can see this from the fact that even Bival, who had kept a tight guard until then, reflexively dropped his hands to protect his body after taking the shot.

18:07However, Bival's spirit did not break, even after taking another devastating body shot in round 6, though his guard lowered, he kept moving without stopping.

18:25Far from being intimidated, he fired back powerful punches of his own, pushing BetterBiv backward.

18:43And in round 7, Bival even staggered the mighty BetterBiv with a sharp left hook.

18:59However, as Bival pressed the attack with momentum, he ended up trading right hands with BetterBiv, and then took a left hook that forced him to retreat, creating a tense and razor-thin exchange.

19:19This was a display of incredibly high-level exchanges, with movements you wouldn't expect from light heavyweights.

19:47You wouldn't expect from light heavyweights.

19:49You wouldn't expect from light heavyweights.

19:53You would expect from the sudden, start going, to be Eric Hyder counts, focusing on light heavyweights.

19:57But now at the start of beating two months, Bival!

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20:03You know what chickens have.

20:06So that looks like the side.

20:07You'd expect from light heavyweights.

20:10Let's look for an event of a day in range.

20:15How about the house?

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20:19We have a job worth the greater pain and transformation.

20:51As the fight entered the final rounds, it turned into an all-out war, with both fighters pouring everything they had into the ring, when Bival gained momentum through counters and combinations.

21:21Better Biv responded by increasing his pressure, hammering down on Bival's high guard with heavy shots as Bival's footwork slowed from fatigue.

21:33But over-committing was dangerous, Bival's counters could fly back at any moment, keeping the tension razor-sharp until the final bell.

21:49Despite his larger frame and inevitable higher energy consumption, Bival kept moving relentlessly, a testament to the intense training he must have undergone.

22:04At the final bell, Better Biv's left hook and Bival's right uppercut clashed, showcasing the unwavering spirit of both fighters until the very last moment.

22:21The judges' scores were 114-114, 115-113, and 116-112.

22:40Giving Better Biv a narrow 2-0 decision victory in this summit showdown.

22:47Personally, I felt Bival might have edged it by 2 or 3 points.

22:52What did you think?

22:54Please share your thoughts in the comments.

22:56Even in defeat, Bival's ability to maintain an incredible work rate over 12 rounds, while under constant pressure from Better Biv, was nothing short of amazing.

23:10The only man never dropped by Better Biv so far.

23:14It's thrilling to imagine what adjustments Bival might bring into the rematch.

23:18How did you find the fight?

23:24There were no knockdowns, so it might not stand out in highlight reels.

23:29But the battle itself was absolutely fierce and full of high-level exchanges.

23:35Watching Bival, it's clear that his strength is the result of relentless effort.

23:40A true example for any fighter striving for greatness.

23:45And Better Biv, even at 40 years old.

23:48Clearly continues to push himself through brutal training to maintain his dominance.

23:54We can't take our eyes off the story these two warriors are still writing.

24:00Please leave your predictions for the rematch in the comments.

24:05Finally, stay tuned for a special extra from our manager, Meru.