Artur Beterbiev likened himself to Muhammad Ali.

Betterbiev stated that he always prepares for all 12 rounds, reports Sports.kz.

There has never been a time when I prepared to finish someone in a specific round. I train to box for the entire fight. For example, Muhammad Ali could predict in which round he would finish. I am not such a good boxer; I don’t have those abilities, so I prepare for the full distance, — said Betterbiev.

There has never been a time when I prepared to finish someone in a specific round. I train to box for the entire fight. For example, Muhammad Ali could predict in which round he would finish. I am not such a good boxer; I don’t have those abilities, so I prepare for the full distance, — said Betterbiev.

The rematch between Dmitry Bivol and Betterbiev for the title of undisputed world champion in the light heavyweight division will take place on February 22 in Riyadh.

The first fight between the boxers was held on October 12, also in Riyadh, and ended with Betterbiev winning by majority decision. Betterbiev became the undisputed world champion in the light heavyweight division.