Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: Fight predictions from Frazer Clarke, Anthony Crolla and Fabio Wardley

Retired world champion and boxing trainer Anthony Crolla: “You realize what a good fight it is because so many people have a hard time picking a winner and I'm one of them. If I'm really pressured, I just don't think Bivol will have the firepower to do it.” Keep Beterbiev away. I see Beterbiev wearing him down and possibly getting a stoppage in the ninth or tenth round.

“But I also wouldn't be surprised if we see a very disciplined performance from Bivol, outsmarting Beterbiev, punching him and moving him, similar to what he did against Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.”

WBC lightweight champion Skye Nicolson: “It's the typical fighter versus boxer and I have to support the boxer. I have a hard time imagining Bivol ending up in a situation he doesn't want to be in. He’s so good at controlling the distance and the pace of the fight.”

“But if anyone can do it, it’s Beterbiev. My heart says Bivol.”

British heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley: “I'm getting closer to Bivol, but this is probably one of the hardest fights to predict in boxing right now. It's a real pick 'em battle with two men with completely different styles. Beterbiev is a destroyer who can get his way through anyone. Bivol did it.” He has great strength but is such a clean and precise boxer.

“The question is who can best assert their style and make an impression on this evening.”

Heavyweight Frazer Clarke: “I keep changing my mind. I've been saying Beterbiev all along, but now I think Bivol could last this game. However, it is a world-class 50/50 ratio.”

Retired world champion Darren Barker: “I would have Beterbiev as my favorite. When you have this power, he knocks people down with kicks. How can you not have him as a favorite? Not big, but he could turn off Bivol's lights at any time. But I'm going in Bivol.” “A unanimous decision, but a very close fight. I think the rounds will be enough in this fight, but I wouldn’t put my money on it.”