[Boxing]: Bivol vs Beterbiev rematch Feb 22

[bisdak40]

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.

You’re right. If Bivol wants to win the judges’ favor, he’ll need to take the risk of going all out against Arthur. This could leave him vulnerable and might result in a knockout. Although I’m a Bivol fan, this time I’ll bet on Beterbiev to win the rematch.

[Baofeng]

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.

You’re right. If Bivol wants to win the judges’ favor, he’ll need to take the risk of going all out against Arthur. This could leave him vulnerable and might result in a knockout. Although I’m a Bivol fan, this time I’ll bet on Beterbiev to win the rematch.

Yes, ML is already attractive and so we don't need to complicate things.

Bivol is the one who is going to make the adjustment here, however, if he will be caught by those power punches of Beterbiev, it might be the same outcome as well as Beterbiev winning in the judges hand.

He can go and take risk, but Beterbiev has a good chin as well and very hard to score even a knockdown. So everything lies on Bivol and his team to come up with a better strategy.

[bisdak40]

He can go and take risk, but Beterbiev has a good chin as well and very hard to score even a knockdown. So everything lies on Bivol and his team to come up with a better strategy.

For sure Bivol will come up with another strategy to be victorious in the rematch as he can't do what he do on the first fight because the result will still be the same. I wonder though what adjustment they will made as it would be too risky to go all out with the monster Beterbiev.

[Baofeng]

He can go and take risk, but Beterbiev has a good chin as well and very hard to score even a knockdown. So everything lies on Bivol and his team to come up with a better strategy.

For sure Bivol will come up with another strategy to be victorious in the rematch as he can't do what he do on the first fight because the result will still be the same. I wonder though what adjustment they will made as it would be too risky to go all out with the monster Beterbiev.

It's fight week already, I haven't pull the trigger yet but I'm seeing the same result here.

Yeah, it's hard to picture what kind of strategy Bivol will used here because Beterbiev can also adjust in this fight. But the power is the main difference here as Beterbiev can damage Bivol slowly and then as the fight goes, he is soften already and then Beterbiev winning the championship rounds.

[bisdak40]

It's fight week already, I haven't pull the trigger yet but I'm seeing the same result here.

I'm more inclined on Beterbiev winning by decision, the same result as of their last fight. That 3.85 for a decision win for Arthur is very attractive in my opinion so i think that would be my bet but will be betting on the last day before the fight as it might go up to 4.xx.

[Baofeng]

It's fight week already, I haven't pull the trigger yet but I'm seeing the same result here.

I'm more inclined on Beterbiev winning by decision, the same result as of their last fight. That 3.85 for a decision win for Arthur is very attractive in my opinion so i think that would be my bet but will be betting on the last day before the fight as it might go up to 4.xx.

That is also what I'm what to bet, I'll just waiting for the fight night itself as there could be a chance that the odds might shift to our favor and be it like 4.x.

Let's see how it goes, hopefully it will so that we will have a good win here, hehehe.

[0t3p0t]

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.

Well yeah definitely the same scenario as Canelo and triple G. But regarding he strategy maybe there are slight improvements from their past fights but that will surely end up similar to the previous performances if no one is gonna score a knockout on early rounds.

[electronicash]

^ Beterbeiv by decision. looks solid still, they once fought i understand and base on the record that's what happened.
this fight will be this weekend. no news on my feed about it.  though i'm not really a big fan to any of them but Beterbeiv is a beast than Bivol who lost to Canelo.

nothing especial in UFC this weekend but boxing looks more fun to watch especially with these big boys fighting each other. Heavy weights are always brutal knock outs. Zhang by KO really is possible? 

[bisdak40]

^ Beterbeiv by decision. looks solid still, they once fought i understand and base on the record that's what happened.
this fight will be this weekend. no news on my feed about it.  though i'm not really a big fan to any of them but Beterbeiv is a beast than Bivol who lost to Canelo.

nothing especial in UFC this weekend but boxing looks more fun to watch especially with these big boys fighting each other. Heavy weights are always brutal knock outs. Zhang by KO really is possible?

Looks solid indeed . I think this is the most attractive options for now as i think this fight will still be a Beterbiev win.

I hope that this fight will be broadcasted for free here in the PH.

[pawel7777]

Looks like there are some last-minute changes to the fight card.
The scheduled co-main event for the IBF heavyweight title - Dubois Vs Parker gets replaced with Dubois Vs Bakole (No. 2 contender in WBO ranks). Apparently Parker pulled out due to some undisclosed health problems.

Another change is Josh Padley stepping in to replace Floyd Schofield, who also pulled out due to illness. Padley will face Shakur Stevenson for the WBA lightweight title.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/trentreinsmith/2025/02/20/beterbiev-vs-bivol-2-card-undergoes-two-title-fight-changes/

[robelneo]

Looks like there are some last-minute changes to the fight card.
The scheduled co-main event for the IBF heavyweight title - Dubois Vs Parker gets replaced with Dubois Vs Bakole (No. 2 contender in WBO ranks). Apparently Parker pulled out due to some undisclosed health problems.

Suddenly the supporting events became excited with Parker's replacement of Bakole, Bakole became my favorite after he beat and ruined Jared Anderson's chances in the heavyweight matchups against the top guns; he is considered the most feared heavyweight boxer.
Bakole can take big punches, and he loves to move forward and challenge his opponents toe to toe, so this is going to be a very exciting match. I still bet for Dubois because of his last three fight performances.

[pawel7777]

So Parker went from being the underdog to being the favourite. The odds are:
Parker: x1.54
Bakole: x2.30

The IBF belt will stay with Dubois, which kind of begs the question of what's next for Dubois. Will he be fighting the winner of Parker Vs Bakole, or will he face Usyk.
DAZN Boxing have just published a short clip of Usyk saying he wants Dubois:
https://x.com/DAZNBoxing/status/1892982619333177569

Makes sense as Dubois is a bigger name than any of those two. Even if Usyk were to get stripped of the WBO belt for not fighting Parker/Bakole, he could still win the IBF belt which is equally prestigious.
Usyk also said that he will only fight two more fights before retiring.

[Baofeng]

Weigh-in,



Bivol - 174.1 lbs
Beterbiev - 175 lbs

So no issues with the weight as both make it. Beterbiev said that he hopes that this is better than the first fight. So maybe he is looking for a knockout win here and doesn't want this fight to go on the hands of the judges to score? And if he wins by a knockout then there is no question as who is the greatest light heavyweight of this generation.

I still consider this card great even without the Dubois vs Parker fight.

[robelneo]

And if he wins by a knockout then there is no question as who is the greatest light heavyweight of this generation.

Definitely, and he can retire after this win but of course Benavidez is waiting for a crack at the title and the reputation, Maybe after he beat Benavidez, he may have a claim for the greatest light heavyweight of all time, beating two of what people considered the toughest boxers of this generation. I'm sure Benavidez will be watching this game and sizing both fighters for his next big fight.

[bisdak40]

I still consider this card great even without the Dubois vs Parker fight.

Yeah, it was a great card and we have the new LHW champion in Bivol as he beats Beterbiev via majority decision. Didn't watch the actual, only the highlights and i could say that Bivol had made a great adjustments, float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. I think that there will be a trilogy as this is a 50-50 fight and you never knew who will win.