Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 LIVE: Date, UK time, undercard and how to follow undisputed rematch in Saudi Arabia
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol will settle their rivalry in a huge undisputed light-heavyweight title rematch this weekend. The first clash between two of boxing’s best was marred in controversy after Beterbiev secured a majority decision win. In the end, Beterbiev was ruled the victorMark Robinson/Matchroom The contest was extremely close with both men separated by just five punches over the 12-round distance. But in the end, two of the judges scored it in Beterbiev’s favour by margins of 115-113 and 116-112 while the third had it as a draw at 114-114 – with Bivol’s manager vowing to submit an official protest over the scoring. The two will now complete a quick turnaround to settle the issue in-ring, with all four of the major 175lb world title belts back on the line. Their second dust-up headlines the ‘greatest boxing card ever’ with three additional world title fights on the card, plus another three bouts with ‘interim’ belts at stake. Beterbiev vs Bivol 2: Date and start time This huge 12-round undisputed title bout will take place on Saturday, February 22 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Official start times are yet to be announced but the undercard is expected to get going from 6pm UK time. The main event ring walks will then be at around 11pm. Beterbiev vs Bivol 2: How to follow talkSPORT has secured the commentary rights to this massive event. Adam Catterall will present live coverage from Riyadh on talkSPORT at 8pm with commentary coming from Gareth A Davies, Spencer Oliver and John Rawling. The full card is stacked To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream. Listen via the talkSPORT app here, or on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM. You can also follow the talkSPORT Boxing YouTube Channel for all the latest news, views and exclusive content. We’ll also be holding a live watch-along for all the action over on the talkSPORT Boxing YouTube channel. The entire card will also be streamed on DAZN Pay-Per-View and UK fans can pay £19.99 to watch the action here. Beterbiev vs Bivol 2: Undercard Subject to change MAIN EVENT: Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol – for IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO light-heavyweight titles Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker – for IBF heavyweight title Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz – for WBC middleweight title Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimov – for interim WBC super-welterweight title Shakur Stevenson vs Flloyd Schofield – for WBC lightweight title Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel – for interim WBC heavyweight title Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith – for interim WBO light-heavyweight title Bradley Rea vs Constantino Nanga Beterbiev and Bivol went to battle for 12 hard roundsGetty Beterbiev vs Bivol 2: What has been said? Frank Warren has told talkSPORT that he’s never seen a boxing card like the one that will be taking place in Riyadh. Warren, who will be lead promoter for the event, said: “Well, I said when Riyadh Season was [first] announced, when HE got involved, that this is going to be a game-changer. “But even I didn’t realise what a game-changer it was going to be. “I mean, this card on February 22 is something special. “When you look at it, every fight on there is a magnificent fight. I mean, I’ve never seen a card like it. It is so spectacular.” Addressing the Beterbiev vs Bivol rematch, Warren continued: “Well it’s a great fight. The two best light-heavyweights in the world. “Last time round it was an excellent fight, they displayed all their skills. It’s a rematch, that’s going to be a great fight.” Follow talkBOXING on social media talkBOXING is now on Twitter and Facebook. Follow us on social media for big breaking boxing news, exclusive interviews and the best bits from our talkBOXING YouTube show. Like our Facebook page HERE Follow us on Twitter HERE Sign up for our WhatsApp channel HERE
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol will settle their rivalry in a huge undisputed light-heavyweight title rematch this weekend.
The first clash between two of boxing’s best was marred in controversy after Beterbiev secured a majority decision win.
The contest was extremely close with both men separated by just five punches over the 12-round distance.
But in the end, two of the judges scored it in Beterbiev’s favour by margins of 115-113 and 116-112 while the third had it as a draw at 114-114 – with Bivol’s manager vowing to submit an official protest over the scoring.
The two will now complete a quick turnaround to settle the issue in-ring, with all four of the major 175lb world title belts back on the line.
Their second dust-up headlines the ‘greatest boxing card ever’ with three additional world title fights on the card, plus another three bouts with ‘interim’ belts at stake.
Beterbiev vs Bivol 2: Date and start time
This huge 12-round undisputed title bout will take place on Saturday, February 22 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Official start times are yet to be announced but the undercard is expected to get going from 6pm UK time.
The main event ring walks will then be at around 11pm.
Beterbiev vs Bivol 2: How to follow
talkSPORT has secured the commentary rights to this massive event.
Adam Catterall will present live coverage from Riyadh on talkSPORT at 8pm with commentary coming from Gareth A Davies, Spencer Oliver and John Rawling.
To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream. Listen via the talkSPORT app here, or on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
You can also follow the talkSPORT Boxing YouTube Channel for all the latest news, views and exclusive content.
We’ll also be holding a live watch-along for all the action over on the talkSPORT Boxing YouTube channel.
The entire card will also be streamed on DAZN Pay-Per-View and UK fans can pay £19.99 to watch the action here.
Beterbiev vs Bivol 2: Undercard
Subject to change
- MAIN EVENT: Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol – for IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO light-heavyweight titles
- Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker – for IBF heavyweight title
- Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz – for WBC middleweight title
- Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimov – for interim WBC super-welterweight title
- Shakur Stevenson vs Flloyd Schofield – for WBC lightweight title
- Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel – for interim WBC heavyweight title
- Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith – for interim WBO light-heavyweight title
- Bradley Rea vs Constantino Nanga
Beterbiev vs Bivol 2: What has been said?
Frank Warren has told talkSPORT that he’s never seen a boxing card like the one that will be taking place in Riyadh.
Warren, who will be lead promoter for the event, said: “Well, I said when Riyadh Season was [first] announced, when HE got involved, that this is going to be a game-changer.
“But even I didn’t realise what a game-changer it was going to be.
“I mean, this card on February 22 is something special.
“When you look at it, every fight on there is a magnificent fight. I mean, I’ve never seen a card like it. It is so spectacular.”
Addressing the Beterbiev vs Bivol rematch, Warren continued: “Well it’s a great fight. The two best light-heavyweights in the world.
“Last time round it was an excellent fight, they displayed all their skills. It’s a rematch, that’s going to be a great fight.”
