[Boxing]: Bivol vs Beterbiev rematch Feb 22

[Baofeng]

https://x.com/DAZNBoxing/status/1863728827492340196

It's official, we will see the rematch between Bivol and Beterbiev next year in February, and we all know that during their first fight, it was a big controversial as Artur Beterbiev def. Dmitry Bivol via majority decision (114-114, 115-113, 116-112). At least personally for me, I saw it as a draw, as Bivol take the early charge but Beterbiev finishes strong. And so there were talks of a rematch and finally we will see it.

And not just this fight as the card is pretty much stack up,

Daniel Dubois v Joseph Parker; ( We already have a separated thread, [ POLL ] IBF boxing heavyweight title Fight: DUBOIS vs PARKER 22nd February 2025

Shakur Stevenson vs Floyd Schofield
Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz
Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimov;
Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel
Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith

What are your thoughts on this rematch? Could Bivol avenge his defeat?

[Kemarit]

For those who want to see the numbers in the first fight and how close it is,


https://www.boxingscene.com/compubox-stats-artur-beterbiev-dmitry-bivol--186425

So in the first six rounds, Bivol numbers is very high and as expected, he is more of the volume puncher.

But in the second half, Beterbiev switch to beast mode and so he increased his attack and power punches to hurt Bivol and that might be enough for the judges to score the fight for him.

Still very close though, that's why a rematch is needed in February 22.

[target]

Immediate rematch for both. They can't just get enough of these two, the promotion I think expects a KO. If we see Bivol wins this time by UD you can expect another.  Yet they postponed Canelo an immediate rematch with Bivol afaik they signed 2 fight deal.

This is good card, among to watch out is Zhang and Otiiz. Although Shakur is not a KO artist, boxing fans likes how he fight.

[Baofeng]

Immediate rematch for both. They can't just get enough of these two, the promotion I think expects a KO. If we see Bivol wins this time by UD you can expect another.  Yet they postponed Canelo an immediate rematch with Bivol afaik they signed 2 fight deal.

It's because Canelo doesn't want to rematch Bivol, or he has so many request and we don't know if he wants it at 168 lbs or 175 lbs. Although I think it should be at 175 lbs because that's where they first fight. But since Canelo lost, he wants to be at the advantage of fighting in his comfortable weight class of super middleweight.

This is good card, among to watch out is Zhang and Otiiz. Although Shakur is not a KO artist, boxing fans likes how he fight.

Zhang will be fighting, yeah, he is a knockout artist although he lost to Parker the last time. There is so much hype on Ortiz before, but let's hope he can keep his winning streak and score another knockout.

Yeah, good to see Shakur is bad, but his style is boring, so I do not think that boxing fans want his style.

[Zed0X]

I have no dog in this fight but I like that they are willing to do it all over again. I don't think the strategy for both fighters will be different from the first one and I agree that it's going to be another close fight to call. Maybe we'll see a trilogy? I find their rivalry similar to Canelo and GGG.

[Jating]

I have no dog in this fight but I like that they are willing to do it all over again. I don't think the strategy for both fighters will be different from the first one and I agree that it's going to be another close fight to call. Maybe we'll see a trilogy? I find their rivalry similar to Canelo and GGG.

I do agree, it could be Canelo vs GGG all over again. In the first fight, there could be arguments that it could go either way. But in the first GGG vs Canelo fight, it's a robbery and I do think personally that GGG hands should have raised as the winner. And so here, the pressure could be in Bivol's camp as he needs to win so that there will be a trilogy. If not, then it's going to be 2-0 for Beterbiev and there will be no 3rd match.

So far the odds are in favor of Beterbiev because of him winning the first fight. But still very close odds and again, it can go either way. But I love to see Bivol getting his revenge in here so that we can see that trilogy and it's going to be huge.

[robelneo]

So far the odds are in favor of Beterbiev because of him winning the first fight. But still very close odds and again, it can go either way. But I love to see Bivol getting his revenge in here so that we can see that trilogy and it's going to be huge.

A fight that was so close and very controversial and one that people want to see over and over again would love to have a trilogy of it. Beterbiev is the favorite, and it always happens for a fighter who won the first fight, but I still see it as a fight that could go either way, but if Bivol can dominate the second fight, like knocking out Beterbiev it will be clear that Bivol is the real winner of this matchup. There are rematches that don't deserve a trilogy, even though the winner of the rematch is the loser of the first fight. This is the case of Joshua - Ruiz fight.

[SmartGold01]

What are your thoughts on this rematch? Could Bivol avenge his defeat?

I can't categorically say that he would by then but there are other factors which are to be considered because when avenging a match it's also time for opposition to prepare himself or herself for a more stronger fight in order not to be defeated.
If rematch is fixed above it's gives stronger edge for both parties to extremely train themselves in order to go defeated each other, but then the already defeated person has entertained fear and could likely lose again whenever he flashes back what happened. So, there's every likelihood that Bivol would lose again.

[Baofeng]

What are your thoughts on this rematch? Could Bivol avenge his defeat?

I can't categorically say that he would by then but there are other factors which are to be considered because when avenging a match it's also time for opposition to prepare himself or herself for a more stronger fight in order not to be defeated.

With that regards, what adjustment should Bivol do in order to win in the rematch?

If rematch is fixed above it's gives stronger edge for both parties to extremely train themselves in order to go defeated each other, but then the already defeated person has entertained fear and could likely lose again whenever he flashes back what happened. So, there's every likelihood that Bivol would lose again.

I don't know if this could be fixed, this is not a exhibition match, and there are a lot at stakes here. All for belts are on the line and both of them knows that this is a very hard fight for either as we have seen in the first fight. So I do not see Beterbiev wanting to lose and have a 0 on his resume.

[SmartGold01]

What are your thoughts on this rematch? Could Bivol avenge his defeat?

I can't categorically say that he would by then but there are other factors which are to be considered because when avenging a match it's also time for opposition to prepare himself or herself for a more stronger fight in order not to be defeated.

With that regards, what adjustment should Bivol do in order to win in the rematch?

If rematch is fixed above it's gives stronger edge for both parties to extremely train themselves in order to go defeated each other, but then the already defeated person has entertained fear and could likely lose again whenever he flashes back what happened. So, there's every likelihood that Bivol would lose again.

I don't know if this could be fixed, this is not a exhibition match, and there are a lot at stakes here. All for belts are on the line and both of them knows that this is a very hard fight for either as we have seen in the first fight. So I do not see Beterbiev wanting to lose and have a 0 on his resume.

You will never tell whether he would loss or not as I think Beterbiev would also try his best to retain his possession and point at always.
Bivol can put his efforts to train extensively and make sure he try a bit to get little lift. Though I am not that active into these match of a thing but would try my best start expanding interest to watching boxing as well.

[robelneo]

And not just this fight as the card is pretty much stack up,

DAZN keeps getting better with their undercard; this is one of the best undercards I've seen, and some of this matchup is main event worthy.
Dubois - Parker is a must-watch fight as both are coming from wins and both have momentum in their careers. Shakur and Vergil may not have a good challenge in their respective matchups, but its good to see them in one card.

[Baofeng]

And not just this fight as the card is pretty much stack up,

DAZN keeps getting better with their undercard; this is one of the best undercards I've seen, and some of this matchup is main event worthy.
Dubois - Parker is a must-watch fight as both are coming from wins and both have momentum in their careers. Shakur and Vergil may not have a good challenge in their respective matchups, but its good to see them in one card.

Yes mate, each fight can be the main event as it is really big and as I have said, stack up fight that we haven't seen in years. And this is what Turki can bring into the table, great fights and his influence in boxing now is immense.

Still a long way to go, but for sure, fans are very excited this fight in Saudi again for next year.

And we have Benavidez vs Morrell, and that too could be worth to fight as those are fighting in the LHW and it's interesting to know that they could be the next one in Saudi with the winner of Bivol vs Beterbiev fight.

[bisdak40]

And we have Benavidez vs Morrell, and that too could be worth to fight as those are fighting in the LHW and it's interesting to know that they could be the next one in Saudi with the winner of Bivol vs Beterbiev fight.

With Benavidez winning against Morrell, i'm one of the many hopefuls that Benavidez could land a fight on the winner of this match. Better if it could be against Bivol because he was the one who has beaten Canelo Alvarez.

Ten days before the fight but one of my favorite crypto bookies has not yet released the odds for this fight, don't know yet who is the favorite of this match.

[Baofeng]

And we have Benavidez vs Morrell, and that too could be worth to fight as those are fighting in the LHW and it's interesting to know that they could be the next one in Saudi with the winner of Bivol vs Beterbiev fight.

With Benavidez winning against Morrell, i'm one of the many hopefuls that Benavidez could land a fight on the winner of this match. Better if it could be against Bivol because he was the one who has beaten Canelo Alvarez.

Ten days before the fight but one of my favorite crypto bookies has not yet released the odds for this fight, don't know yet who is the favorite of this match.

Anyone will be a great fight for Benavidez here, but I don't know if he can beat anyone of this two great Russians right now. Specially Bivol who is still in his prime and even if he lost to Beterbiev by chance, it will still be a good match up between him and Benavidez.

Next week it will be fight week so I expect that our favorite sports bookies are going to released more odds for us to choice.

[pawel7777]

Only 10 days to go. Current odds are:
Beterbiev: x1.76
Bivol: x1.95

So pretty much as expected.
If I had to bet, I'd probably go with Bivol. He failed the first time around and lost his undefeated status, but he didn't get KO'ed by Beterbiev, ruining his perfect all-KOs record. Bivol is technically better so it should be easier for him to make adjustments and learn lessons from the first fight. Then again, he might be under greater pressure which could force him to take more risks and expose himself too much.