The fight between Bivol and Beterbiev will take place for the third time, and this time the arena for their meeting will be Riyadh

On the night of February 22-23, 2025, the long-awaited rematch between Russian boxers Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol took place in Saudi Arabia. Their first meeting took place on October 12, 2024 in Riyadh, where Beterbiev won by a majority vote, unifying the WBC, WBO, IBF and WBA titles. However, in February, the stands were once again filled with boxing fans from all over the world and members of the press, expecting an exciting confrontation.

From the very beginning of the fight, it was obvious that Bivol had changed his tactics: he moved faster, maneuvered deftly and kept his opponent at a distance, not allowing Beterbiev to use his power. While Artur seemed a little slow and could not find his rhythm. The title of the absolute world light heavyweight champion was on the line.

The fight lasted twelve rounds, during which Bivol remained in control. His jabs were accurate, his rights were landing, and his defense remained almost impenetrable. Despite Beterbiev's resilience and pressure, he was unable to change the course of the fight. The judges gave the victory to Dmitry Bivol, who became the new absolute world champion in the light heavyweight division, having won back the defeat in their first fight and confirmed his status as one of the leading boxers of our time.

This victory was the twenty-fourth in Dmitry’s professional career with one defeat and allowed him to win the title of absolute world champion in the light heavyweight division. Known for his technical fighting style, Bivol stands out for his excellent sense of distance and the accuracy of his punches. His defense is considered one of the best in the division, which allows him to successfully withstand the attacks of his opponents. Victories over such famous boxers as Saul Alvarez strengthened his position on the world stage.

Artur Beterbiev is a Russian boxer with Canadian citizenship, who holds the WBC, IBF and WBO world champion titles in the light heavyweight division. He is known for his aggressive fighting style and devastating punches. Possessing incredible physical strength, Artur strives to finish the fight early; almost all of his victories have been by knockout. He is not afraid to trade blows and knows how to constantly put pressure on his opponent.

Both fighters are at the top of their careers and have all the necessary qualities to succeed. Bivol's style with an emphasis on technique and defense counters Beterbiev's aggressive approach with the aim of knockout. This fight is a clash of two boxing schools, where each athlete will strive to impose their game and prove their superiority. The outcome of their meeting is difficult to predict: both boxers have similar capabilities, which makes the upcoming confrontation even more intriguing. Buy tickets for the fight between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev right now!