Countdown to Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2

Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 will take place on February 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. While Beterbiev seeks to prove himself after a fan backlash, Bivol is preparing for redemption. But who will prevail?

Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2: Looking Ahead to Feb 22

Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2: February 22nd Rematch

Beterbiev and Bivol will face each other in a rematch in the February 22nd event at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event will be shown live on DAZN Pay-Per-View, with the price yet to be confirmed.

The undisputed light heavyweight champion is looking to bring an end to his rivalry with Bivol after defeating him last year in a largely controversial fight. He’s expected to attack Bivol relentlessly and look for yet another KO win.

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In a recent social media video, Artur was seen preparing for the fight by practising with a sledgehammer for an entire hour.

At the same time, Bivol, whose dream is to become the undisputed champion, said he’ll work harder, be more focused, and do much better than he did in October last year.

Fans across the world and in the US are eagerly anticipating this high-stakes match, with many looking to place their bets on who’ll come out on top. According to the top Florida betting sites, Beterbiev is the favorite to win and prove his status as the undisputed champion. These sites allow players to place a wide range of bets on a wide range of sports – from boxing to college football. 

The October 12th Win

Beterbiev defeated Bivol on October 12th last year, in what turned out to be a largely controversial match. A 12-round majority decision win wasn’t decisive enough to satisfy fans and allow him to move on. 

Two judges scored the bout in his favor while the third ruled it a draw. Additionally, many fans felt that Bivol was robbed and deserved the title of undisputed champion.

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Adding to the controversy were the comments from other fighters and analysts. David Benavidez, for instance, expressed his belief that Bivol should’ve won the fight, while David Morrell countered that Beterbiev deserved the nod due to his aggression and effective power punches.

“I believe Beterbiev won the last fight and if the rematch goes the same way, I’m confident that he will win again,” Morrell said.

Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2: The Last Crescendo Card

The February 22nd Riyadh event, dubbed “The Last Crescendo”, is going to be a night of high-stakes boxing with multiple title bouts. Aside from the much-anticipated rematch between Beterbiev and Bivol, the fans will get a chance to watch Daniel Dubois defend his IBF heavyweight title against the former WBO champion Joseph Parker.

Dubois, who claimed the interim belt in June and became champion after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the title, is coming off a knockout win over Anthony Joshua in September. Parker is also on a nice run which included a dominant performance against Deontay Wilder.

The undercard also features several interesting fights including the one in which unbeaten champion Shakur Stevenson will defend his WBC Lightweight title against rising prospect Floyd Schofield.

Other fights scheduled for the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 Riyadh event also include Carlos Adames Vs. Hamzah Sheerz, Vergil Ortiz Jr. Vs. Israil Madrimov, Joshua Buatsi Vs. Callum Smith and Zhilei Zhang Vs. Agit Kabayel. Bradley Rea vs Constantino Nanga will also be on the undercard, while Saudi fighters, Mohammed Alakel and Ziyad Almaayouf will also appear against opponent TBA.