Alright, let’s gab a bit about these boxers, you know, the fellas who like to punch each other for fun and money. I heard some folks yappin’ about whether this Bivol fella ever tussled with that Usyk fella back in the day, when they were just startin’ out, you know, before they got all famous and such.
Did Bivol and Usyk Ever Throw Punches as Amateurs?
Well, from what I gather, these two boys, Bivol and Usyk, they were both swingin’ their fists even back when they was youngsters. Usyk, that Ukrainian fella, they say he’s pretty darn good, beat everyone he ever fought as a pro, been doin’ it for twelve years now. Started out as an amateur, you know, just learnin’ the ropes. And Bivol, he’s a light heavyweight, used to be a champ with the WBA, but he lost his belt to that Beterbiev fella in 2024. Fought a bunch of times, defended his title, you know, the whole shebang.
Now, people are wonderin’ if these two ever crossed paths in them amateur rings. I heard tell they knew each other, saw each other around, but ain’t never really talked much. You know how it is, young fellas all focused on their own thing, prob’ly didn’t have time for chit-chat. They say, “We knew each other but we didn’t talk.” So, it sounds like they mighta been at the same tournaments or somethin’, but never actually duked it out. Not officially, anyways.
It’s kinda like at the county fair, you see, lots of folks millin’ around, but you don’t go around talkin’ to everyone. You just nod and go about your business, especially if you’re there to win the blue ribbon for your prize-winning pumpkin.
- Usyk’s a heavyweight now, big fella.
- Bivol’s a light heavyweight, a bit smaller.
- They both started out as amateurs.
- They knew each other, but didn’t fight.
Folks are always itchin’ to see the best go at it, ain’t they? They wanna know who’s the toughest, who can punch the hardest, who can last the longest. That’s why they pay good money to watch these fights, especially now with them Saudis puttin’ on these big ol’ boxing shows. I heard they put together the “greatest fight card” ever! That’s what folks are sayin’ anyway.
So, even though Bivol and Usyk ain’t fought as amateurs, seems like folks are still hopin’ they might square off as pros one day. Heck, I’d watch it! Two fellas who know their way around the ring, that’s always a good show. And who knows, maybe one day they’ll finally trade punches and we’ll get to see who’s the better man. But for now, all we got is stories and speculation. Just like when you try to guess how many beans are in that jar at the fair – you can guess, but you don’t really know until someone spills the beans, so to speak.
Anyways, boxing’s a rough sport, them fellas put their bodies on the line every time they step in that ring. Beterbiev, that fella who beat Bivol, they say he got knocked down a couple of times in his career, but he always got back up and kept fightin’. That takes guts, you know? Not everyone can do that. So, whether it’s Bivol, Usyk, Beterbiev, or some other fella, you gotta give ‘em credit for puttin’ on a show and fightin’ their hearts out. That’s what makes it excitin’, even if we don’t always get the answers we’re lookin’ for, like whether Bivol and Usyk ever fought as amateurs. Sometimes, you just gotta shrug and say, “Well, I guess we’ll never know for sure.”
The Saudi Boxing Scene and Big Fights
Now, about these big fights the Saudis are puttin’ on. Seems like they got a lotta money and they like spendin’ it on boxin’. People are sayin’ they are puttin’ together some amazing fight cards, the best ever seen. I reckon that’s good for the sport, brings in more fans, and gives these fellas a chance to make a good livin’. They even had a big fight card on February 22nd, though I can’t rightly recall who fought who now. I’m gettin’ too old for this, you know?
Anyways, that’s the gist of it, as far as I can tell. Bivol and Usyk, they were both swingin’ fists back in their amateur days, knew each other, but never fought. And now, they’re both big-time pros, and folks are still hopin’ to see them go at it one day. Whether it happens or not, well, that’s anybody’s guess. But one thing’s for sure, boxin’ is a sport that always keeps you guessin’, and that’s part of what makes it fun.
This whole boxing thing is complicated, ain’t it? Just like tryin’ to figure out how much fertilizer to put on the tomatoes. Sometimes you get it right, sometimes you don’t. But you just keep tryin’.
So, there you have it. My two cents on this whole Bivol and Usyk business. Hope it made some sense. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go check on my chickens.
Tags: [Oleksandr Usyk, Dmitry Bivol, Amateur Boxing, Professional Boxing, Saudi Boxing, Fight Card, Artur Beterbiev, Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, WBA]
