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Press Conference Notes: Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol Ready for Historic Undisputed Rematch

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LIVE ON SATURDAY @ ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Feb. 20, 2025) — After thrilling fans in one of last year’s marquee matchups, Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol are ready to take their rivalry to new heights.

Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs) will defend his undisputed light heavyweight crown in a rematch versus Bivol (23-1, 12 KOs) this Saturday, Feb. 22, at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Beterbiev became boxing’s first undisputed light heavyweight champion in a quarter-century with a razor-thin majority decision over Bivol last October. Though Bivol’s precision and ring generalship controlled the early going, Beterbiev’s raw power and relentless pressure turned the tide in the later rounds. The scores — 114-114, 115-113, and 116-112 — cemented Beterbiev’s claim to the division’s throne but sparked calls for a rematch to erase any lingering doubt.

Beterbiev-Bivol II tops a historically loaded card that will stream LIVE on DAZN PPV.

At Thursday's press conference, this is what the main event fighters and Top Rank COO Brad Jacobs said:

Artur Beterbiev

“I want to defend my belts. It’s very simple.”

“I was happy with the first fight because I won. There are many things {I learned}. It’s too long to tell you. Let’s talk after the fight.”

“We’ll do something different for this fight. We’re working on it.”

“Don’t miss our fight. It’s going to be a good fight.”

Dmitry Bivol

“All athletes want to win. Just like gamblers. Of course, I didn’t win last time. And I really want to win. It’s burning inside of me. I want to change something because I can see where I was wrong at some points. And I want to change it. As an athlete, I want that.”

“Every time when you exchange punches, it’s a risk. With a fighter like Beterbiev, it’s a risk when you exchange punches. And, yes, sometimes I need to do it.”

“If you liked the fight, I’m sure that the second fight will not be less interesting than the first fight. Watch the fight on February 22.”


Brad Jacobs

"On behalf of Bob Arum and Top Rank, we’re thrilled to be part of another event here in Riyadh. When you see a classic bout like we did in October, the fans beg to get a rematch. And thanks to His Excellency and everyone at Riyadh Season, we now have one. It’s unusual that it happened so quickly. It’s a testament to both fighters. We’re thrilled to be a part of it, and we’re looking for another victory for Artur Beterbiev."


Saturday, February 22


Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol, 12 rounds, Beterbiev's Undisputed Light Heavyweight World Title

Joseph Parker vs. Martin Bakole, 12 rounds, Heavyweights

Shakur Stevenson vs. Josh Padley, 12 rounds, Stevenson's WBC Lightweight World Title

Carlos Adames vs. Hamzah Sheeraz, 12 rounds, Adames' WBC Middleweight World Title

Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Israil Madrimov, 12 rounds, Ortiz's WBC Interim Junior Middleweight World Title

Zhilei Zhang vs. Agit Kabayel, 12 rounds, Vacant WBC Interim Heavyweight World Title

Joshua Buatsi vs. Callum Smith, 12 rounds, Buatsi's WBO Interim Light Heavyweight World Title




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