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All you need to know about Arthur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol Light-Heavyete World Title Fight, plus Daniel Dubois-Joseph Parker Preview.
Follow Al Jazeera live coverage of fighting title in a lightweight category here.
Less than five months from their extremely popular boxer fight for the first light of the world title, Arthur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol are once again placed in the Rovenian Ring ring.
The fight of October 12, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, saw that Beterbiev became the first undisputed heavyweight champion since the famous Roy Jones Jr ruled the division between 1999 and 2002.
Also part of a complex, seven -game combat ticket is a worldwide competition for a heavyweight title between the champions of the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Daniel Dubois and challenger Joseph Parker.
Here’s all you need to know about Beterbiev Vs Bivol 2:
When is he struggling in Beterbiev-Bivol?
- The fight is on Saturday, February 2nd.
- Beterbiev and Bivol will start their walks with a ring at 1:00 Local Time (22:00 GMT). The fight will start shortly after.
Where does the Beterbiev-Bivol fight take place?
- Artur Beterbiev against Dmitry Bivol 2 will be held in the king’s arena in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh.
Where can I follow live fight?
- Al Jazeera Sport It will provide the live text updates and reports on the photos of the grease and the main fight, starting at 9 pm, local time (18:00 GMT).
- Beterbiev-Bivol 2 will be transferred to more than 200 countries on Dazn Pay by view.
What are the events before the fight?
- Beterbiev VS buffalo weighing should be held on Friday at 9.30pm (18:30 GMT).
- The first of the undercard fight (Joshua Buatsi Vs Callum Smith) begins on Saturday at 7.30. Local time (16:30 GMT).
Who is Arthur Beterbiev?
- Arthur Beterbiev is a Russian-Canadian professional boxer of Chechen heritage.
- The 40-year-old is an undisputed world champion in the light of heavyweight (WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO) since 2024, as well as the title of title of Ring Magazine magazine and the International Boxing Organization (IBO).
- Beterbiev, which stands five feet, 11.5 inches (1.82 million), remains undefeated as a professional boxer with 21 wins, including 20 knockouts.
Who is the dmitry buffalo?
- Dmitry Bivol is a light boxer and former World Boxing Association (WBA) champion. Russian lost the title of WBA by Arthur Beterbiev in October 2024.
- The 33-year-old, six meters high (1.83m), defended the title several times, including victories over the high boxers of Canela Alvarez and Gilbert “Zurdo” Ramirez 2022.
- The professional record record is 23 victories and one loss.
What are the titles of Beterbiev and Bivol Bore?
- They are fighting for the undisputed World Cup in a slight heavyweight category.
- Beterbiev and Bivol will compete for five separate titles: WBA, IBF, WBO, World Boxing Council (WBC) and ring belts.
Dmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev, “Caseta story” ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/cxzxszwbr9
– Boxing source (@sourceofboxing) 10. February 2025
What is the complete struggle?
Called “Last Crescendo”, the fight has a line of fighting with seven titles:
- Arthur Beterbiev Vs Dmitry Bivol (IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO LIGHTLY TITEN)
- Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker (IBF Heavy Category Title)
- Shakur Stevenson vs Floyd Schofield (WBC Light Title)
- Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz (WBC Middle Weight Title)
- Vergil Ortiz Jr VS Israil Madrid (Temporary Title WBC)
- Zhilei zhang vs agit kabayel (Temporary Title WBC)
- Joshua Buatsi Vs Callum Smith (Temporary WBO-Teski title)
Who is fighting in the main Undercard event?
- In a match that would usually be charged as the main fight, British heavyweight Daniel Dubois will defend his IBF world title against Joseph Parker.
- Dubois, 27, returns to the ring in Riyadh after making the spectacular first defense of his IBF belt against Anthony Joshua. Dubois broke out his British rival in five rounds at Wembley Stadium in September 2024.
- Parker held the title of WBO between 2016 and 2018 before Joshua lost a unanimous decision on points. The 32-year-old New Zealander upset the former WBC champion Deontay Wilder last year before winning Zhilei Zhang to win a temporary WBO title in March.
What is the fight handbag?
- The total prize money for Beterbiev VS Bivol 1 was $ 20 million and the purse was evenly separated between fighters.
- Beterbiev VS Bivol 2 is expected to exceed $ 20 million on offer.
Who won the first fight of Bivol VS Beterbiev?
- Beterbiev won the first fight on the points in October 2024.
- Two judges achieved Beterbie’s victory 115-113 and 116-112, while the remaining judge had a competition in drawing 114-114.
What did Beterbiev say about the rematch?
“It’s a good feeling [to be the champion]”, Beterbiev said at a press conference before fighting in January.” My goal is now to keep your belts. I’ll do my best to do it.
“Revenge if he wants revenge, no problem. I have to be better enough to win. Big, small or medium, I don’t know, but I have to be better enough to win.
“I don’t know [why I did not knock him out]. He was lucky that night. I think we will see a good fight on February 2nd. My message is to be ready, nothing more. “
What did the buffalo say about the rematch?
“I hope to be able to give a better performance than before, and I believe I can be the winner of this fight,” Bivol told Storping Ground.
“Becoming undisputed would mean that I did well. It is the last step in this weight class and proof for myself. I am happy to have this opportunity.”
