Beterbiev and Bivol Set for Rematch in Riyadh for Undisputed Light Heavyweight Title

Artur Beterbiev defends his undisputed crown against Dmitry Bivol in a highly anticipated rematch following their closely contested first bout.

The rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol will take place on Saturday, February 22, at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with ring walks scheduled for 1am local time (22:00 GMT).
Beterbiev, the undefeated light heavyweight champion with a 21-0 record and 20 knockouts, narrowly defeated Bivol by majority decision in their first encounter in October 2024 to become the division's first undisputed champion in the four-belt era.
Dmitry Bivol, a former WBA champion with a 23-1 record, seeks redemption after his first professional loss, having landed more punches and shown higher accuracy in their initial fight but falling short on the judges' scorecards.
Beterbiev, known for his relentless power and 95% knockout rate, aims to defend his undisputed title for the first time, while Bivol has emphasized his determination to deliver a stronger performance in the rematch.
The event, dubbed 'The Last Crescendo,' features a stacked card with seven title fights, including Daniel Dubois defending his IBF heavyweight title against Joseph Parker in the co-main event.