Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2: Full Breakdown and Fight Details

Artur Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs) and Dmitry Bivol (23-1, 12 KOs) will collide again at the Kingdom Arena, Riyadh on February 22 as the main event on a loaded card for Riyadh Season. Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 will again be for the undisputed light heavyweight crown. The entire card will be available through a plethora of PPV outlets throughout the world. Ahead of this historic event – we are bringing you a full breakdown of this monster clash.

Beterbiev vs Bivol 2: Complete Fight Breakdown

Beterbiev vs Bivol Rematch

Most bookies appear to have Beterbiev as the favourite for this rematch, but it promises to be a memorable fight for whoever triumphs. A win for Beterbiev will confirm his position as the best light heavyweight fighter on the planet. A Bivol victory will ensure his legacy is enhanced and he captures the undisputed title he has craved.

Both fighters have excellent footwork, with Beterbiev a master at cutting off the ring and letting his power shots go, which won him the fight in the later rounds when they first met. Early in their first encounter, Bivol showed his ring mastery as he moved in and out of range, picking his shots effortlessly.

Despite being 40 years old, Beterbiev showed no sign of slowing up in his last fight, when he became more dangerous and kept the pressure on until the final bell. Everything the Khasavyurt-born fighter throws is full of spite.

Bivol, born in Kyrgyzstan, is a master at controlling distance, and at times against Beterbiev, he was impressive in maintaining it. In the rematch, Bivol will need a similar strategy—controlling the distance and being thoughtful with his attacks. However, he must also be more active in the championship rounds, which is easier said than done against a machine like Artur Beterbiev.

Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 will be a tactical battle, much like their first fight. With these two master pugilists going head-to-head, it promises plenty of suspense and intrigue.

Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 Full Fight Card

• Main event: Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol – for WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and The Ring belts
• Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker – for IBF heavyweight title
• Shakur Stevenson vs Flloyd Schofield – for WBC lightweight title
• Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz – for WBC middleweight title
• Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimov – for interim WBC super-welterweight title
• Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel – for interim WBC heavyweight title
• Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith – for interim WBO light-heavyweight title
• Mohammed Alakel vs TBA
• Ziyad Almaayouf vs TBA

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