Watch: Artur Beterbiev ‘Destroys’ Punch Machine, Fans Impressed: “It Broke for a Second”

Artur Beterbiev might have participated in only 20 fights in his decade-long career. But the fact remains: the world champion won all those bouts through knockouts. The Russian-Canadian boxer probably doesn’t need any other stats that could vouch for the devastating power of his punches. However, as effective as they are against humans, can they work against machines as well?

Boxers across the board, at some point or another, have tried their hands at a punching machine. For a few, the reading kind of validates their reputation as heavy hitters. What will it show for the light heavyweight champion? Fans and followers got a glimpse early today as Beterbiev gave it a go at the machine. When the final numbers appeared, everyone was in for a shocker.

Artur Beterbiev: Mankind Confronts Machinery

Boxing Kingdom‘s post read that Artur Beterbiev wrecked the beachside boxing arcade machine. “BETERBIEV destroys the punch machine,” it read. The champion, appearing relaxed, took a few seconds before launching a solid right. Gradually, with background music in the background, the numbers on the display started shooting up. It finally stopped at 805. This fan felt that the machine kind of choked up after receiving Beterbiev’s brutal punch. The numbers that appeared weren’t accurate, but rather just random information.

But for this follower, the machine figure of 805 didn’t appear to be a great challenge to break.

The following user seemingly took to sarcasm, though. Calling out Beterbiev’s punch as impressive, they commented whether the punching machine too needed some beefing up at the gym!

However, on the other hand, this follower finds the machine numbers appropriate. According to them, it suits someone who has never achieved a knockout with a single punch.

It was difficult to unriddle what this user wanted to convey here. Hopefully they were appreciating Beterbiev for employing a first-rate technique.

Artur Beterbiev, despite his 39 years, scored a statement win over Callum Smith a month ago on January 13. The victory comes nearly a year after he sent home Anthony Yarde. Thus, he was able to defend his unified championship for the second time.

Per the available reports, the Montreal, Canada-based champion and longtime rival Dmitry Bivol are tentatively scheduled to slug it out on June 1 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The winner will become the undisputed champion of the division.

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Between Bivol and Beterbiev, who is your pick for the win on June 1? Please share your views with us in the comments below.

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