Beterbiev versus Bivol 2: Title Clash Detailed Stroll-Out Times and Broadcasting Details
Prepare yourself for the highly anticipated boxing event of 2025: "Last Crescendo," headlined by a thrilling rematch between undisputed light heavyweight champion, Artur Beterbiev, and former WBA belt holder, Dmitry Bivol. On February 2, 2025, these titans will clash once more at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a plethora of other title fights in the mix.
In their initial encounter, both men were undefeated powerhouses, boasting records of 20-0 and 23-0, respectively. Beterbiev had retained the WBC, IBF, and WBO titles following a TKO victory over Callum Smith earlier that year. Meanwhile, Bivol, fresh from a TKO victory over Malik Zinad, maintained his WBA belt. The betting odds favored Bivol at -126 to best Beterbiev, then listed as the +104 underdog.
Beterbiev emerged victorious via a unanimous decision, with scorecards of 115-113, 116-112, and 114-114. The bout became the first instance of an undisputed light heavyweight champion since Roy Jones Jr. ruled the division between 1999 and 2002. Beterbiev scored his first decision win, marking his first career boxing match without earning a victory via knockout.
Post-match, Beterbiev shared hopes for improvement, while Bivol conceded defeat and wished his opponent well. Both fighters expressed interest in the potential for a rematch, which soon materialized.
Aside from the main event, the "Last Crescendo" card boasts six other title fights:
- Joseph Parker vs. Martin Bakole - WBO interim heavyweight title
- Shakur Stevenson vs. Josh Padley - 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
Stay tuned for the Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2 ring walk times, as well as streaming and ticket information. Mark your calendars for February 2, 2025, and get ready for an electrifying night of boxing action.
Relevant Enrichment Data:
- Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol bet odds:
- Beterbiev: -130 (risk $130 to win $100)
- Bivol: +105 (risk $100 to win $105)
- Over/under total rounds: 10.5 with Over favored at -300
- Additional card information:
- Joseph Parker vs. Martin Bakole
- Shakur Stevenson vs. Josh Padley
- Carlos Adames vs. Hamzah Sheeraz
- Vergil Ortiz Jr vs. Israil Madrimov
- Zhilei Zhang vs. Agit Kabayel
- Joshua Buatsi vs. Callum Smith
Sources:[1] Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2 Fight Odds, Picks, Prediction | Beterbiev Vs. Bivol 2 Card (2025) (boxinginsider.com)[2] Boxing Betting Sites - Best Boxing Betting Apps, Bonuses & Odds | BetOnline Sportsbook, Casino & 괄괄Poker (betonline.ag)[5] Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2 Betting Odds, Picks, Predictions Reported (sportsinsider.com)
- Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol are set to face each other once more in a highly anticipated rematch in 2025, known as "Last Crescendo."
- Beterbiev, the undisputed light heavyweight champion, and Bivol, the former WBA belt holder, will clash in a bid to cement their place in the boxing world.
- According to the enrichment data, Beterbiev is the slight underdog for the rematch, with betting odds of -130, while Bivol is slightly favored at +105.
- The "Last Crescendo" card will also feature six other title fights, including Joseph Parker vs. Martin Bakole for the WBO interim heavyweight title.
- As the countdown to Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2 begins, fans can look forward to an exciting night of boxing action on February 2, 2025, at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
