Their first meeting was a close competitive battle that required a re-broadcast, and on Saturday, February 22, Arterbiev (21-0, 20 CO’s) will be undisputed lightweight champion Artur Betterur Betterbiev (21-0, 20 COs) against Dmitri Biscol (23-1 , 12 COs) defend. The Kingdom Arena in Riyadh Saudi Arabia, Live on dazn Ppv.
Artur Betterbiev and Dmitri Bivol were two world champions at a collision course for a significant time. Some box fans thought the game would never happen, but fortunately it was agreed on the championship, and the fans were treated with an extremely competitive event.
In May 2022, the then WBA lightweight world champion Dmitri became known as he walked inside the ring to defend his title against Pond-by-Pond star Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. The undisputed super-middleweight champion, Canelo Alvarez, acted and tried to become a two-time lightweight champion.
The night, however, belonged to Dmitri Biblical, as his sting and his footwork helped him dictate the scope and rate of the fight. His in-and-out style was very effective, as he landed sharp combinations on several occasions. Biblical was wearing a box master class while defeating Canelo with unanimous decision.
Biblical would continue to achieve another big win when he defeated Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez. Dmitri Bivol continued to defend his title twice more, and then he was ready to make his dream a reality.
In November 2017, rising contender Artur better made a great opportunity when he knocked out Enrico Kolling in the 12th round and won the vacant IBF lightweight world title. Betterbiev would become a united champion when he stopped the WBC belt holder Oleksandr Gvozdyk.
Three years later, in June 2022, Betterbiev destroyed Joe Smith when he stopped in the second round and won the WBO band. Betterbiev would continue to win wins against Anthony Yarde and Callum Smith. Next on Artur Bererbiev’s agenda was to walk inside the ring to achieve a career goal.
In October 2024, the unbeaten WBO, WBC, IBF lightweight world champion Artur Betterur Betterbiev would face unbeaten WBA champion Dmitri Biblical. In the opening round, Biblical was in control when he used movement, and regularly landed his stitch.
In the final seconds of the opening round, Artur could contact betterbiev with a solid 2-3 combination. When the match unfolded, it developed into the classic knockout artist vs Ring Technician type fought.
Betterbiev was the aggressor when he looked forward to land his power shots while Biblical boxed well from the back foot. In the 7th round, Bibling stood his ground and landed a solid combination, but better Biev answered by landing several shots and controlling the rest of the round.
The rest of the game consisted of betterbiev who was fighting from the front foot while Biblical ended up against the back foot of the back foot. After the twelve-round battle for undisputed, Artur Betterbiev won the winner-take-all via majority decision.
With the victory, Artur Betterbiev reached his dream of becoming an undisputed world champion. However, the re -broadcast is on us, and Biblical will have a second opportunity, as it is related to achieving his dream of becoming undisputed.
The first fight was a very close struggle in which the judges could have achieved it for better Biev because of his constant pressure and success with the landing of his power shots. Biblical is effective boxing, but the lack of aggression on his part seems to have cost him on the judges.
During a recent interview with Sky Sports, Dmitri Biblical talked about the changes he must make to succeed in his re -broadcast against Artur Betterbiev. Biblical said he should be faster, stronger and in a better condition.
Due to the fact that Betterbiev dropped the judges with his aggression in the first fight, will be tempted to take the risk of claiming himself and working more in the pocket for small periods during the rematch?
The Artur Betterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 Rematch will be an exciting, action -packed attack due to the fact that both fighters are familiar with each other. On Saturday 22 February Live on dazn PPV, Betterbiev vs Biblical 2 is certainly categorized as should see TV, but the question is: Will the result of the rematch be a repetition or revenge?
Last updated on 02/21/2025
