Artur Beterbiev (6-0, 6 KOs) burst onto the boxing scene a couple months ago after dismantling former light heavyweight champion Tavoris Cloud in the 2nd round of their scheduled 12 — winning the NABA title in the process – by knockout.
It was a vicious performance from Beterbiev as he sent Cloud to the canvas a total of four times in the span of two rounds – three times in the first round and then the fourth and final time in the second.
For many, it was the first time they’d seen Beterbiev in action and he made a tremendous first impression, although some pessimists may have looked at the “Cloud half empty,” but a few hardcore fans knew exactly how tough this fight was going to be for Tavoris and were very aware of Beterbiev’s impressive amateur career.
Beterbiev is a former Olympian, representing Russia in both the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, and he won an amateur world championship in 2009. He also beat Ismail Sillakh and Sergey Kovalev in the amateur ranks.
Beating Cloud at this stage of his career isn’t a terribly tremendous feat, but keeping things in context and recognizing the fact that it was only Beterbiev’s sixth fight you can argue that it was much more impressive than some would make it out to be.
Now, on a rather weak ShowTime card, which features light heavyweight titlist Adonis Stevenson defending his title against Dmitry Sukhotsky, fans will get to get another look at Beterbiev on the televised undercard as he takes on undefeated Jeff Page Jr. (15-0, 10KOs) to open up a four fight broadcast.
At age 29, Beterbiev, who now calls Montreal, Quebec, Canada home, is not your typical 6-0 professional and he will presumably be moved along a bit quicker than most.
Beterbiev’s trainer, Marc Ramsay, spoke with leSole’s (The Sun) Jean-Francois Tardif about his fighter’s training camp in preparation for Page.
“Artur has no limit. He has a well above average speed. He has heavy hands and deploys his jab [with] as much power as many other boxers of his level. He’s a very disciplined guy who pays attention to every little detail. For Artur, the technique is very important,” Ramsay told leSole.
A lot of trainers are quick to talk up their best prospects, but Ramsay seems sincere about his belief in Artur. Ramsay, who is an experienced trainer, says it’s been a dream working with Beterbiev.
“He is always very focused on what he has to do. In his life, he has two things: his family and his work. He gives 100% when he is at work and is always ready when the time comes to get in the ring.”
Ramsay says that Beterbiev went into his own pocket for this training camp in order to secure top level sparring. They did not spare the expense and are taking Page very seriously.
“[Page] is very well balanced and [he doesn’t make] a lot of mistakes. He is physically strong and he moves well. And he has a good background in the amateurs. We have established a specific strategy.”
**Editor’s Note** Marc Ramsay’s quotes were translated from French to English.
(6-0, 6 KOs) burst onto the boxing scene a couple months ago after dismantling former light heavyweight champion Tavoris Cloud in the 2nd round of their scheduled 12 — winning the NABA title in the process – by knockout.
It was a vicious performance from Beterbiev as he sent Cloud to the canvas a total of four times in the span of two rounds – three times in the first round and then the fourth and final time in the second.
For many, it was the first time they’d seen Beterbiev in action and he made a tremendous first impression, although some pessimists may have looked at the “Cloud half empty,” but a few hardcore fans knew exactly how tough this fight was going to be for Tavoris and were very aware of Beterbiev’s impressive amateur career.
Beterbiev is a former Olympian, representing Russia in both the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, and he won an amateur world championship in 2009. He also beat Ismail Sillakh and Sergey Kovalev in the amateur ranks.
Beating Cloud at this stage of his career isn’t a terribly tremendous feat, but keeping things in context and recognizing the fact that it was only Beterbiev’s sixth fight you can argue that it was much more impressive than some would make it out to be.
Now, on a rather weak Showtime card, which features light heavyweight titlist Adonis Stevenson defending his title against Dmitry Sukhotsky, fans will get to get another look at Beterbiev on the televised undercard as he takes on undefeated Jeff Page Jr. (15-0, 10 KOs) to open up a four fight broadcast.
At age 29, Beterbiev, who now calls Montreal, Quebec, Canada home, is not your typical 6-0 professional and he will presumably be moved along a bit quicker than most.
Beterbiev’s trainer, Marc Ramsay, spoke with leSole’s (The Sun) Jean-Francois Tardif about his fighter’s training camp in preparation for Page.
“Artur has no limit. He has a well above average speed. He has heavy hands and deploys his jab [with] as much power as many other boxers of his level. He’s a very disciplined guy who pays attention to every little detail. For Artur, the technique is very important,” Ramsay told leSole.
A lot of trainers are quick to talk up their best prospects, but Ramsay seems sincere about his belief in Artur. Ramsay, who is an experienced trainer, says it’s been a dream working with Beterbiev.
“He is always very focused on what he has to do. In his life, he has two things: his family and his work. He gives 100% when he is at work and is always ready when the time comes to get in the ring.”
Ramsay says that Beterbiev went into his own pocket for this training camp in order to secure top level sparring. They did not spare the expense and are taking Page very seriously.
“[Page] is very well balanced and [he doesn’t make] a lot of mistakes. He is physically strong and he moves well. And he has a good background in the amateurs. We have established a specific strategy.”
**Editor’s Note** Marc Ramsay’s quotes were translated from French to English.
