“Every Shot Hurts”: Eddie Hearn Brands Artur Beterbiev ‘Not Human’ While Remaining Brutally Honest on Callum Smith Fight

In a world where physical limits are pushed to the edge, boxing occasionally witnesses the extraordinary. Artur Beterbiev, a force inside the ring, has been branded “not human” by promoter Eddie Hearn. But why such a bold claim? Beterbiev’s recent demolition of Callum Smith, a fighter never previously floored, raises questions.

What makes Beterbiev different? Hearn noticed something unusual. Even in clinches, Beterbiev’s strength seemed otherworldly. Smith, a formidable opponent himself, was overwhelmed. Is Beterbiev redefining the boundaries of boxing strength and endurance?

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Eddie Hearn’s post-fight reflections capture the essence of Artur Beterbiev’s extraordinary victory. Hearn vividly described the champion’s in-ring dominance. “You’re fighting a guy that’s not human,” he said, expressing awe at Beterbiev’s physicality. “You know he’s not breathing, every shot hurts, even in the clinches you see how strong he is.”

Hearn’s observations highlight a rare blend of power and resilience in Beterbiev. He continued, “I’m not sure I’ve seen anything like it before really. It’s like it’s not right, it’s just like it’s an unfair advantage.” Hearn acknowledged Beterbiev’s unexpected defensive capabilities. “Beterbiev was good defensively tonight as well; he was a lot more switched on and sharp,” he noted, recognizing the strategic nuances that often go unnoticed in Beterbiev’s performances.

However, Hearn didn’t overlook Callum Smith’s efforts and moments of promise. “Smith had a good second round…even in the sixth round I thought Callum was just making a small dent,” he admitted, highlighting the fleeting instances where Smith seemed to gain ground. Yet, these moments were short-lived as Beterbiev’s relentless assault continued.

Concluding his thoughts, Hearn summed up the challenge of facing Beterbiev. “You just can’t take the hammer off Beterbiev. You can’t continuously take punishment… It only takes four or five [punches] around the side of the head. Wherever they are, they hurt,” he explained, emphasizing the punishing nature of Beterbiev’s strikes. This insight from Hearn paints a vivid picture of the uphill battle any fighter faces against Beterbiev.

This thrashing from Beterbiev has set up a blockbuster fight with Bivol, on which an update was provided today by Bob Arum.

Saudi Arabia poised to host Beterbiev-Bivol showdown

Saudi Arabia is set to amplify its boxing legacy by hosting the much-anticipated clash between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. Riyadh, having recently hosted high-profile bouts like Fury vs Ngannou, gears up for another marquee event. As per Michael Benson’s report, the enthusiasm is palpable. “Bob Arum has declared that he will be speaking to His Excellency Turki Alalshikh to make Dmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev next,” Benson revealed.

The response from Alalshikh was immediate and encouraging: “His Excellency Turki Alalshikh has a message to his father Bob Arum – let’s do it.” With Bivol’s existing deal with the Saudis and Eddie Hearn’s eagerness, this fight edges closer to reality in the heart of Riyadh.

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The commitment from influential figures like Turki Alalshikh and the strategic maneuvers by promoters like Eddie Hearn and Bob Arum hint at an event that could reshape the landscape of the sport. Will this fight live up to the towering expectations and further elevate Riyadh as a global boxing hub?

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