Today is fight day in Riyadh, and the excitement is palpable. Fans eagerly anticipate one of the most awaited rematches in boxing. Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol are set to clash again, following their first encounter just four months ago. Beterbiev won that bout, but the victory was razor-thin. Many believe Bivol deserved the win, making this rematch necessary.
Both fighters know they need to be decisive. They cannot let the judges dictate the outcome this time. Expect a thrilling battle as they both aim to prove their dominance.
The fight card is packed with talent across various divisions. Heavyweight contenders Joseph Parker and Martin Bakole will showcase their skills, while the WBC lightweight champion, Shakur Stevenson, takes the ring against Josh Padley. Another fight to watch is between junior middleweights Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Israil Madrimov; both are rising stars eager to make their mark.
Here’s a look at the key moments of the card:
- Artur Beterbiev (c) vs. Dmitry Bivol, for the undisputed light heavyweight title.
- Joseph Parker vs. Martin Bakole, heavyweight matchup.
- Shakur Stevenson (c) vs. Josh Padley, WBC lightweight title.
- Carlos Adames (c) vs. Hamzah Sheeraz ends in a split draw.
- Vergil Ortiz Jr. (c) def. Israil Madrimov by unanimous decision.
- Agit Kabayel def. Zhilei Zhang by TKO in the sixth round.
- Callum Smith def. Joshua Buatsi by unanimous decision.
