Bivol and Beterbiev will meet for the third time in the ring in the capital of Saudi Arabia

On the night of February 22-23, 2025, the long-awaited rematch between two Russian boxers, Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, took place in Saudi Arabia. Their first meeting in the ring took place on October 12, 2024 in Riyadh, where Beterbiev, winning by majority decision, unified the WBC, WBO, IBF and WBA titles. In February, the stands were filled with boxing fans and media representatives from all over the world, expecting an unforgettable spectacle.

From the first moments of the fight, it was obvious that Bivol had changed his tactics. He moved faster, maneuvered better, and did not allow Beterbiev to get in close to land powerful punches. While Beterbiev seemed slow and could not find his rhythm. The undisputed light heavyweight title was on the line.

The fight lasted twelve rounds. Despite Beterbiev's efforts, Bivol dominated most of the time. His jabs were accurate, his right hands landed, and his defense remained almost impenetrable. Although Beterbiev showed his trademark pressure and durability, he was unable to change the course of the fight. The judges unanimously gave the victory to Bivol, who became the new absolute world champion in the light heavyweight division, avenging the defeat in the first fight and proving his skills as one of the best boxers of our time.

In this fight, Dmitry won the twenty-fourth victory in his professional career with one defeat and won the title of absolute world champion in the light heavyweight division from Artur.

Bivol is known for his technicality and calculation in the ring. He moves his feet perfectly, accurately determines the distance and delivers accurate punches. His defense is considered one of the best in the division, which allows him to successfully withstand the attacks of his opponents. Among his victories are such famous fighters as Saul Alvarez, which significantly strengthened his position on the world stage.

Artur Beterbiev is a Russian boxer with Canadian citizenship, holder of the WBC, IBF and WBO world champion titles in the light heavyweight division. He is famous for his aggressive fighting style and devastating punches. His physical strength is impressive, and most of his victories are knockouts. Beterbiev is not afraid to trade blows and knows how to constantly put pressure on his opponent.

Both athletes are at the top of their careers and have all the necessary qualities to win. Dmitry Bivol's style with an emphasis on technique and defense is opposed to Artur Beterbiev's aggressive manner with the aim of knockout. This fight is a clash of two boxing schools, where each fighter will strive to impose his strategy and prove his superiority. The outcome of the confrontation between these two powerful boxers is extremely difficult to predict, which adds intrigue to this exciting rematch. Buy tickets for the fight between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev right now!