In completing this Artur Beterbiev analysis, I realised that there was something very subtle behind the power of the Russian fighter. It gave me one of those moments that I really enjoy, the realisation that there is always more for me to learn no matter how long I’ve been around boxing.
Artur Beterbiev took part in over 300 amateur fights, representing Russia at international level and achieving great success (many believe he was unlucky in the Beijing Olympics not to go all the way).
Beterbiev’s style is very much a product of the former Soviet system – wide stance, solid guard, square at close range and lots of triggers to get the opponent to commit and then counter that commitment.
When completing the Artur Beterbiev analysis, we can talk about his solid jab (genuinely world class level), we can talk about his hooks and uppercuts and of course we always mention his power. Beterbiev has the kind of power that can turn your teeth to dust but leave the fillings.
I also love how Artur Beterbiev triggers the opponent by feinting low and striking high. For example he will feint the jab to the body and then launch a left hook to the head.
But, this Beterbiev analysis really focuses on the fighters appreciation or range and the way he distributes his bodyweight across his front leg and rear leg. And this change of weight distribution happens almost moment-to-moment throughout the fight.
For me, this subtlety of weight distribution is a massive factor in the Beterbiev success, having his head move from edge of range to long range constantly, making the opponent think all the time and always being in a position to punish any error.
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Fran
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