Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 Fight
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The highly anticipated boxing event, Beterbiev vs Bivol 2, is set to take place on February 22, 2025, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fight card, dubbed "The Last Crescendo," features seven title fights, including the main event, where Artur Beterbiev will defend his undisputed light heavyweight championship against Dmitry Bivol. The two fighters first met in October 2024, with Beterbiev emerging as the winner by majority decision, becoming the first undisputed light heavyweight champion since Roy Jones Jr.
The fight card has undergone two significant changes, with Joseph Parker's opponent changing from Daniel Dubois to Martin Bakole due to illness, and Shakur Stevenson's opponent changing from Floyd Schofield to Josh Padley. Despite these changes, the card still boasts an impressive lineup of title fights, including Beterbiev vs Bivol, Parker vs Bakole, Stevenson vs Padley, Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz, Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimov, Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel, and Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith. The boxing event is expected to start at 1 p.m. ET and will be available on DAZN Pay-Per-View for $25.99.
The rematch between Beterbiev and Bivol is highly anticipated, with both fighters looking to prove themselves as the best in the light heavyweight division. Beterbiev, who is now 40 years old, will be looking to defend his title and prove that he still has what it takes to be a champion. Bivol, on the other hand, will be looking to avenge his loss and become the new undisputed light heavyweight champion. The fight is expected to be a closely contested one, with both fighters having a lot to prove. The light heavyweight division has been one of the most competitive in recent years, and this fight is expected to be one of the best of the year.
The fight card will also feature a number of other exciting matchups, including Parker vs Bakole, which could have significant implications for the heavyweight division. Parker, who is on a five-fight winning streak, will be looking to continue his momentum and potentially set up a unification fight against Oleksandr Usyk. Bakole, on the other hand, will be looking to pull off a major upset and prove himself as a contender in the heavyweight division. The heavyweight division is one of the most popular in boxing, and this fight is expected to be a thrilling one.
Here is the list of title fights on the Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 card:
- Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol - Undisputed light heavyweight title
- Joseph Parker vs Martin Bakole - WBO interim heavyweight title
- Shakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley - WBC lightweight title
- Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz - WBC middleweight title
- Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimov - WBC world interim super welterweight title
- Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel - Vacant WBC interim heavyweight title
- Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith - WBO light heavyweight interim title
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