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Former Bellator star says there’s a boxing world champion that hits tougher than ‘Any of MMA heavyweights that I spar with’

In his lengthy combat sports career, Ryan Ford has shared the ring and cage with a plethora of gifted opponents, but one hits significantly harder than anyone else. Despite not having the sheer size of some of the MMA heavyweights he’s sparred with, there’s a certain Russian whose power is on ‘Another level’. Photo by

Former Bellator star says there’s a boxing world champion that hits tougher than ‘Any of MMA heavyweights that I spar with’

In his prolonged fight sports activities profession, Ryan Ford has shared the ring and cage with a plethora of gifted opponents, however one hits considerably tougher than anybody else.

Regardless of not having the sheer measurement of among the MMA heavyweights he’s sparred with, there’s a sure Russian whose energy is on ‘One other degree’.

Joshua Buatsi (right) punches Ryan Ford during the WBA International Light-Heavyweight Title contest between Joshua Buatsi and Ryan Ford at The O2 ...

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Ryan Ford says Artur Beterbiev hits tougher than anybody he’s ever fought or sparred

Ryan Ford is a veteran of the fight sports activities scene, with a powerful run of combating proficient opposition.

Throughout his stint in MMA, the Canadian has travelled throughout the globe, competing in organisations like World Collection of Preventing, shedding to Jake Shields, and Bellator, the place he defeated Luís Santos and Kyle Baker.

As well as, the Alberta athlete has set foot within the boxing ring, taking over the likes of Joshua Buatsi and Avni Yildirim.

He nonetheless repeatedly trains with heavyweight MMA fighters, however of all his opponents within the health club and beneath the lights throughout two sports activities, he hasn’t felt energy fairly like that of Artur Beterbiev.

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The formidable brawler, who’s knocked out all 20 of his skilled opponents, has earned a repute as probably the hardest-hitting pound-for-pound boxer on the planet.

On Saturday night, ‘King Artur’ will face the hardest take a look at of his profession, when he goes to battle with Dmitry Bivol for all of the belts at gentle heavyweight in a match-up that pits collectively two of the best fighters within the historical past of the burden class.

In his esteemed profession, Bivol has confirmed his talent past doubt, however he’ll have a troublesome time maintaining his rival at bay, as Ford explains that no person punches fairly like ‘King Artur’.

In an interview with Gunman Boxing, he stated: “[The hardest puncher I’ve faced], it was not even a combat, it was sparring, and the person is combating this weekend — Artur Beterbiev. Bro, ten days, I did 36 rounds with this man, this man is a killer. I’ve by no means felt energy in each arms from MMA heavyweight fighters that I spar with. This man is one other degree.”

What does the long run have in retailer for Artur Beterbiev?

Whereas Beterbiev ought to undeniably be specializing in the duty at hand, in line with his coach, he’s already occupied with the subsequent step.

Ought to the icon win this weekend, he’ll have each single belt at 175-pounds in his possession.

Thus, on the age of 39, it may probably function a implausible alternative to run off into the sundown.

However his coach explained that the Russian has other ideas.

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