A huge night of boxing action is set for Saudi Arabia in February, with Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph Parker for the IBF title set. However, the card will be headlined by a stunning light-heavyweight rematch between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev.
The first fight between the stars produced a memorable clash, with Beterbiev ultimately coming out on top following a majority decision ruling.
However, Bivol will have the chance to respond on February 22, in the clash for the WBC, IBF, WBO, WBA, and IBO light heavyweight titles.
Offshore Odds: Rematch Too Close To Call
| Fight Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Artur Beterbiev | -125 |
| Dmitry Bivol | -105 |
Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol: Tale of the Tape
| Artur Beterbiev | Stat | Dmitry Bivol |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Age | 34 |
| 21-0 | Record | 23-1 |
| 182 cm | Height | 183 cm |
| 185 cm | Reach | 183 cm |
| Orthodox | Stance | Orthodox |
Before Betting
The first fight between Beterbiev and Bivol forced fans to wait for a prolonged period. The original bout was set for June 1, before it was pushed back to later in the year due to Beterbiev suffering an injury in training.
That delay could have played a role in the eventual fight, which saw Bivol taken the distance for the first time in his career. It was a tactical affair between the talented boxers, with no knockdowns, and a close score recorded by the judges. However, the decision went the way of Beterbiev in a very tight call.
The decision saw the Russian-born-Canadian become the first undisputed champion in the division since 2002. But, the ultimate decision was questioned by Bivol’s camp, which saw a rematch between the camps quickly agreed.
Beterbiev will likely be favored once again in the rematch, as he is an esteemed boxer with excellent punching power. In fact, his only win that required a decision was recorded against Bivol last year.
Meanwhile, the challenger in the rematch will likely be better prepared after playing a waiting game for the fight between the pair last year. Like the champion, Bivol has an excellent knockout rate, winning 12 of his 24 bouts inside the allotted time.
Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol Prediction
A fascinating rematch between the stars is set for February, and it’s easy to make a case behind Bivol, as he will be better prepared for the clash next month. However, we could see a repeat outcome being the likely winning angle, with Beterbiev the outstanding choice to win inside 12 rounds.
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