Beterbiev vs Meng

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Light Heavyweight

Record: KO: KO Pct: Age: Height: Weight: Reach: Stance: Nationality: Titles:

Artur Beterbiev 15 -0 -0 15 100% 182cm/5 feet 11" - 185cm/73" orthodox Russia WBC / IBF

Fanlong Meng 16 -0 -0 10 63% 188cm/6 feet 2" - 192cm/76" orthodox China -

WBC / IBF Light Heavyweight Title

Beterbiev vs Meng Date, Location and Broadcast

March 28, 2020

ESPN

Artur Beterbiev (15-0, 15 KO) might be the most dangerous fighter in boxing. He combines incredible punching power with killer instinct, ring intelligence and heaps of technical skill, and is arguably one of the Top 3 or 4 fighters in the world.

On Oct. 18, the WBC / IBF Champion knocked out Oleksandr Gvozdyk in the 10th round of an action-packed fight to unify two world light heavyweight titles.

Fanlong Meng (16-0, 10 KO), a 2012 Olympian, is Beterbiev's mandatory (IBF) challenger. He doesn't have many name opponents on his resume but stopped a reputable Frank Buglioni (then 22-3-1) inside the distance in November 2018.

Beterbiev-Fanlong and a co-feature will be televised LIVE on ESPN beginning at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. The undercard will stream on ESPN+ starting at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.

Fight Time: Beterbiev-Mang and a co-feature will be televised LIVE on ESPN beginning at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. The undercard will stream on ESPN+ starting at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.

Beterbiev vs Meng Undercard - TBD

Tickets priced ($CA) at $542, $330, $275, $137, $104, $75 and $55 (including fees and taxes) go on sale Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. ET and are available via www.ticketmaster.ca and in person at the Videotron Centre box office.

Beterbiev vs Meng Stats, Facts & Fight PursesBeterbiev vs Meng Stats, Facts & Fight Purses

Beterbiev vs Feng Odds: The betting lines haven't been set for this fight yet. We will update this page when the odds are announced. Our best win/loss guess is somewhere around Beterbiev (-1400) and Meng (+700).
Purses: (Per ESPN) Beterbiev is entitled to 65% of Top Rank's bid ($854,750) and Meng will get 35% ($460,250).
China was original location: Longjoy Sports, the original winner of the bid, had planned for this bout to take place in China. However, Beterbiev, a devout Muslim, didn't want to fight there due to the Chinese government's treatment of more than 1 million Uyghur Muslims.

Longjoy defaulted on its winning purse bid to gain promotional rights to the fight.

Most Avoided: Since 2016, Beterbiev has been one of the most avoided fighters in boxing. He had only one fight each of the calendar years of 2017 and 2018.
Solid All Around: Meng has good footwork and technique, and snaps a quick, accurate jab. He's fast but not super quick. And he's powerful but not a KO artist.
He'll stand in there: Artur Beterbiev, is not as rangy as some of the other fighters in the division. And unlike Bivol, he not hard to find (although he his difficult to hit flush). However, he's technically brilliant, makes few mistakes and, thus far, seems to have an iron chin.
100 percent: The champion boasts a 100 percent KO ratio and his punching power is scary. In fact, he might be the hardest punching light heavyweight champion in history.
Even when losing: As Dino Duva stated, Beterbiev isn't perfect. He trailed of 2 of 3 three scorecards in his last fight before getting a 10th Round stoppage.

We know Artur can be outboxed, albeit barely, for at least 9 rounds. Nevertheless, although his opponent, Oleksandr Gvozdyk, appeared to be taking more punishment than Artur in the rounds preceding the stoppage.
Simply survive: Given Beterbiev's ferociousness and punching power, Meng can greatly enhance his career by simply being the first fighter to go the distance with Artur.
Rankings: Beterbiev is ranked No. 3 in the division by BoxRec; Meng is 20 by the same publication and is the IBF's top contender and the WBC's 15th ranked contender.

Last 6: Meng is 6-0, 3 KO.

Big Questions / Key TakeawaysBig Questions / Key Takeaways

Down on points: In his last fight against previously unbeaten Oleksandr Gvozdyk, Beterbiev trailed Gvozdyk on two of three scorecards at the time of his 10th Round stoppage (84-87, 85-86, 87-83). Can the crafty 6'2" Meng pile up the points and survive against Beterbiev?
Lefty: How will Beterbiev deal with Meng's southpaw style? He hasn't faced a southpaw since June 12 (Alexander Johnson).
Stepping Up: Beterbiev is a huge step up for Meng with regard to an opponent's level of experience, power and technique. Beterbiev is likely to have seen everything Fanlong has to offer... Can we say the same about Meng?
Motivation: After defeating a well-known, well-respected Gvozdyk, will Beterbiev have the motivation to be in top shape for this fight? If not, will it even matter?

Beterbiev vs Meng Promoters for Fight EventBeterbiev vs Meng Promoters for Fight Event

Fight QuotesFight Quotes

Dino Duva: Roc Nation Sports (Boxing Promoter):
Courtesy BoxingScene.com
“Beterbiev obviously is a very strong guy. He’s a great puncher and if he hits you, he can hurt you. But I don’t think he’s unbeatable. He has some flaws and some technical weaknesses. I believe Fanlong has the technical skills to fight anybody in the world, I really do. I always have and now this is his chance to prove it.”

“Going into the fight, in most people’s minds Beterbiev will be the favorite,” Duva conceded. “But don’t count Meng Fanlong out. This kid can fight. He knows how to fight. He’s got a tough style. He’s a tall, lanky southpaw who really knows how to fight. He’s got balls. I think it’s gonna be a great fight. Don’t be surprised if this kid surprises people. He knows how to fight.”

“Beterbiev is generally recognized as the best light heavyweight in the world, and rightly so. And that’s what Fanlong always wanted – he wanted to fight the best. He wins this fight, he’s gonna be on top of the world. We’re really excited about it.”

Up-to-the-Minute Beterbiev vs Meng News

Beterbiev vs. Fanlong Finalized For Videotron Centre, March 28
14 February 2020
Duva: Beterbiev Isn't Unbeatable; Don't Count Fanlong Out
04 February 2020
Beterbiev-Fanlong: No Coronavirus Fears For Challenger
02 February 2020
Beterbiev-Fanlong Fight Finalized For March 28 In Quebec City
31 January 2020
Beterbiev-Meng: Top Rank Claims Promotional Rights
09 January 2020
Roc Nation Outbids Top Rank For Rights To Beterbiev-Meng Title Fight
30 December 2019

Beterbiev vs Meng Preview, Highlights and Fan ReactionBeterbiev vs Meng Preview, Highlights and Fan Reaction

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