Upcoming Match-up: Beterbiev vs. Bivol Pricing for Pay-Per-View Event
Get ready for one of the most eagerly anticipated boxing events of the year! "The Last Crescendo" takes place on February 22, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This massive fight card boasts an impressive lineup of seven title fights. The main event? None other than a highly anticipated rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, who first faced off in October 2024. Beterbiev, who became undisputed champ in that encounter, won by majority decision.
But there's more! Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker will lock horns in a heavyweight title fight, while Shakur Stevenson puts his WBC lightweight title on the line against Floyd Schofield. For full details on how to purchase the pay-per-view (PPV), keep reading!
Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2 Details
Mark your calendars for February 22, 2025, at 1 p.m. ET. Catch all the action on DAZN Pay-Per-View at just $25.99. Below, find the complete fight card:
- Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol (Undisputed light heavyweight title)
- Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph Parker (IBF heavyweight title)
- Shakur Stevenson vs. Floyd Schofield (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 (WBC interim heavyweight title)
- Joshua Buatsi vs. Callum Smith (WBO light heavyweight interim title)
Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2: A Look Back
When these two titans first squared off in 2024, the undisputed light heavyweight title was at stake. With a 20-0 record, Beterbiev had recently retained the WBC, IBF, and WBO titles via a TKO victory over Callum Smith. Dmitry Bivol, 23-0, had defended his WBA belt with a TKO win over Malik Zinad that same year. At the time, Bivol was regarded as the -126 favorite, while Beterbiev stood as the +104 betting underdog. Both were in the top 10 pound-for-pound list.
Ultimately, Beterbiev emerged victorious by majority decision, earning scorecards of 115-113, 116-112, and 114-114. It was the first time in his career that Beterbiev hadn't scored a knockout victory.
Afterwards, Beterbiev commented, "I wanted to box today with more quality, but I didn’t like this fight. I'll be better one day ... If His Excellency [Turki Alalshikh] wants [the rematch], then we can do it." Bivol added, "I'm aware I have to do everything perfect, and I don’t have any explanation because it could look like excuses. I just have to congratulate Artur and his team. He deserves it, no problem. I just have to make another decision for my future."
Rumors of a rematch began to circulate, with both fighters expressing interest in a rematch. Now, it seems the rematch is finally upon us!
Betting Odds
Callum Smith, who has faced both fighters, offered his thoughts on the upcoming bout. He predicted that it would be another close fight, noting that, "if I have to side with one, I'd side with Bivol this time."
Stay tuned for any changes to the date, time, location, or PPV price as the event approaches. Plus, we'll provide updated betting odds and breakdown predictions as fight day draws near!
- For boxing fans, the anticipation for 'Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2' on February 22, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is at its peak, as it headlines an intriguing seven-title fight card.
- Alongside the highly anticipated Beterbiev-Bivol rematch, the middleweight division will see Carlos Adames squaring off against Hamzah Sheeraz for the WBC title, adding another layer of excitement to the event.
- Meanwhile, Joshua Buatsi and Callum Smith will engage in a thrilling WBO light heavyweight interim title bout, promising yet another engaging matchup on this exciting fight card.
- In another intriguing matchup, Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker will clash in a heavyweight title fight, drawing significant interest from boxing enthusiasts around the world.
- Shakur Stevenson, currently holding the WBC lightweight title, will face Floyd Schofield in a challenging contest that's sure to deliver captivating moments and heighten the overall crescendo of the event.
- Furthermore, the undercard features Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Israil Madrimov battling for the WBC world interim super welterweight title, and Zhilei Zhang and Agit Kabayel contesting for the WBC interim heavyweight title, making this pay-per-view event a spectacle worth investing in.
