Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Predictions

Artur Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs) and Dmitry Bivol (23-1, 12 KOs) will battle each other again.

Their fight will headline a Riyadh Season card at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Beterbiev will defend his status as the undisputed light heavyweight world champion. Boxing fans around the world can catch the action live on DAZN as a pay-per-view. TNT Sports and Sky Sports will also carry the card for those in the United Kingdom. PPV.com is also broadcasting the event.

Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2 is part of Riyadh Season, a state-funded entertainment and sports festival. The Saudi Arabian General Entertainment Authority is responsible for its organization.

Ahead of their February 22 clash, both men spoke at a press conference. Below is some of what they had to say.

Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2 Press Conference Quotes

Artur Beterbiev

“I want to defend my belts,” said Beterbiev. “Very simple.”

“Yes [I was happy with the first fight] because I [won that] fight.”

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“We sit with my team. See fight. It’s always different when you see fight. We make something different [this time around],try to correct something[s]. We’re working on it.”

Dmitry Bivol

“All athletes, we want [to] win,” said Bivol. “We are like gamblers and of course, I wasn’t [a] winner last time. Now I want [to win]. It’s burning inside of me and I want to go. I want to change something because I can see where I was wrong [last time] and I want to change it. As an athlete, I want it so much.”

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“Every time you’re exchanging punches, of course it’s a risk and with this fighter like Beterbiev, exchanging the punches is a risk. Sometimes I need to do it.”

Fight Prediction

In May last year, Beterbiev ruptured his meniscus, causing the postponement of his first bout with Bivol. It is possible that that injury had some impact on how the Canadian-based fighter moved in their fight in October. However, much time has passed since then and Beterbiev should be able to move around the ring better. That being said, Bivol is excellent defensively and has shown he can go the distance with a power puncher like his opponent on Saturday. Expect the rematch to go the distance again with Beterbiev prevailing.

Quick Undercard Predictions

Joseph Parker vs. Martin Bakole: Parker via unanimous decision

Shakur Stevenson vs. Josh Padley: Stevenson via unanimous decision

Carlos Adames vs. Hamzah Sheeraz: Sheeraz via stoppage

Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Israil Madrimov: Madrimov via unanimous decision

Zhilei Zhang vs. Agit Kabayel: Kabayel via unanimous decision

Joshua Buatsi vs. Callum Smith: Buatsi via unanimous decision

Full Press Conference

For the press conference in its entirety, click here or the play button below. Video courtesy of Top Rank.