Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol will face off again for the undisputed light heavyweight championship. The rematch is set for February 22, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The two fighters first clashed in October 2024. Beterbiev won by majority decision, becoming the first undisputed light heavyweight champion since Roy Jones Jr nearly 25 years ago. Some people didn't agree with the judges' verdict, thinking Bivol should've gotten the nod.
The rematch will headline a stacked card. Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker will fight for the IBF Heavyweight Championship. Shakur Stevenson will defend his WBC Lightweight title against Floyd Schofield.
Former light heavyweight world champion Sergey Kovalev shared his thoughts on the upcoming rematch. He thinks Bivol will come out on top this time.
"I think the last fight Bivol had 7 rounds against 5 for Beterbiev. He will be more confident for the rematch. He'll get the victory and then there will be a third fight. Trilogy coming up."
Kovalev made these comments in an interview where he broke down his prediction for the fight.
The winner of Beterbiev vs Bivol II won't have much time to rest. An undefeated contender has already been ordered as the next in line for a title shot against whoever comes out on top.
With so much at stake, the rematch between Beterbiev and Bivol promises to be an intense battle for light heavyweight supremacy.
