On February 22, in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, the highly anticipated rematch between Russian boxers Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev took place.
Dmitry Bivol (24-1) defeated Artur Beterbiev (21-1) in the rematch by majority decision, becoming the undisputed world champion in the light heavyweight division.
Bivol delivered an impressive performance, showcasing a high level of technique and tactics. He managed to neutralize Beterbiev’s powerful attacks using his speed and excellent ring movement. In counterattacks, Dmitry was more accurate and effective, which became the key factor in his victory.
The judges’ scores: 114-114, 116-112, 115-113 in favor of Bivol.
After the fight, Artur Beterbiev acknowledged his defeat but expressed his desire for a third fight, as their rivalry is now tied at 1-1.
Dmitry Bivol: “I’m ready for any challenges in the future. But right now, I just want to rest. I need some time to recover, and then we’ll talk about what’s next.”
Artur Beterbiev: “I don’t want to say anything about the decision. Congratulations to Bivol. Now it’s my turn to come back for a rematch.”
