Paul Edwards
Top trainer
I would say so, heโs ready for him. Could he beat him? I donโt know. I think itโs 60-40 Bivol. But I reckon Buatsi will step up the better the opposition. I really rate Craig Richards, I think heโs a great fighter. I think heโs world class.
Paul Smith
Former British champion
I donโt think Buatsi is ready for Bivol just yet. Maybe a couple more tests and he hopefully will be. I rate him. His jab has come on a lot and his heart was never in doubt. He was taking a couple of unnecessary shots and so I would suggest a couple more before looking at Bivol, like fights with Callum Johnson, Yarde, Arthur etc.
Paul Ready
Boxing manager
I think the time is now for Buatsi to go and challenge Bivol. Richards was a good yardstick not just because heโd boxed Bivol previously. Josh ticked all the boxes, had his chin checked, had to dig deep and I thought he ground out an 8-4 victory.
Andy Clarke
Boxing commentator
Heโs ready enough. Heโd be the underdog but if you wait for the perfect time and conditions to challenge for a title belt then you could find yourself waiting forever. Now is the time and whatever the outcome Iโd be confident heโd prove he belongs at that level.
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