VS
Spring 2025
Potentially

in Saudi Arabia

Potential contest @ Light Heavyweight
21-0-0
23-1-0

Belts on The Line

The Ring Light Heavyweight
WBC World Light heavyweight
IBF World Light Heavyweight
WBO World Light heavyweight
WBA Super World Light Heavyweight

The tape

39
Age
33
6' 0" / 182 cm
Height
6' 0" / 183 cm
72.8" / 185 cm
Reach
72" / 183 cm
Orthodox (R)
Stance
Orthodox (R)

Full record

MD 12TKO 7TKO 8TKO 2KO 9
Form
MD 12TKO 6UD 12UD 12UD 12
21
Wins
23
20
By KO
12
95
KO%
52
0
Losses
1
0
Stopped
0
0
Draws
0
2013
Debut
2014
110
Pro rounds
202

Current rankings @ Light Heavyweight

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The Ring
1
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WBA
1
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WBC
1
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WBO
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IBF
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Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol preview


When is Beterbiev vs Bivol II?

Artur Beterbiev could face the challenge of Dmitry Bivol in Spring 2025 Saudi Arabia.

The fight would be contested over 12 rounds in the Light Heavyweight division, which means the weight limit would be 175 pounds (12.5 stone or 79.4 kg).

Beterbiev vs Bivol II stats

Artur Beterbiev would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 21 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 20 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Dmitry Bivol would make his way to the ring with a record of 23 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, with 12 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Beterbiev would have a massive power advantage over Bivol, boasting a 95% knockout percentage compared to Bivol's 52%.

Artur Beterbiev is the older man by 6 years, at 39 years old.

Beterbiev has a 1-inch reach advantage.

Both Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol fight out of an orthodox stance.

Beterbiev is currently arguably the less experienced fighter, having had 3 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2013, 1 year and 5 months earlier than Bivol, whose first professional fight was in 2014. He has fought 92 fewer professional rounds, totaling 110 compared to Bivol's 202.

Dmitry Bivol is currently ranked number 1 by the WBA, 1 by the WBC, and 1 by The Ring in the 175lb division.

Beterbiev vs Bivol II form

Beterbiev remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he beat Dmitry Bivol on October 12, 2024, by majority decision in their The Ring Light Heavyweight, WBC World Light heavyweight, IBF World Light Heavyweight and WBO World Light heavyweight championship fight at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Prior to that, he had beaten Callum Smith on January 13, 2024, by technical knockout in the 7th round in their IBF World Light Heavyweight, WBC World Light heavyweight and WBO World Light heavyweight championship fight at Centre Videotron, Quebec City, Canada.

Going into that contest, he had won against Anthony Yarde on January 28, 2023, by technical knockout in the 8th round in their IBF World Light Heavyweight, WBC World Light heavyweight and WBO World Light heavyweight championship fight at Wembley Arena, Wembley, United Kingdom.

Before that, he had beaten Joe Smith Jr on June 18, 2022, by technical knockout in the 2nd round in their WBC World Light heavyweight, IBF World Light Heavyweight and WBO World Light heavyweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden Theater, New York, United States.

He had defeated Marcus Browne on December 17, 2021, by knockout in the 9th round in their WBC World Light heavyweight and IBF World Light Heavyweight championship fight at Bell Centre, Quebec, Canada.

Bivol has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance 3 times.

In his last fight, he lost to Artur Beterbiev on October 12, 2024, by majority decision in their The Ring Light Heavyweight, WBC World Light heavyweight, IBF World Light Heavyweight and WBO World Light heavyweight championship fight at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Prior to that, he had won against Malik Zinad on June 1, 2024, by technical knockout in the 6th round in their WBA Super World Light Heavyweight championship fight at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Lyndon Arthur on December 23, 2023, by unanimous decision in their WBA Super World Light Heavyweight championship fight at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh.

Before that, he had beaten Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez on November 5, 2022, by unanimous decision in their WBA Super World Light Heavyweight championship fight at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

He had won against Canelo Alvarez on May 7, 2022, by unanimous decision in their WBA Super World Light Heavyweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Dmitry Bivol has been fighting more than Artur Beterbiev.

Artur Beterbiev last fought 6 months and 14 days ago, while Dmitry Bivol's last outing was 6 months and 14 days ago.

Beterbiev's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 4 months and 9 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 8 months and 2 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 38 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 7.6 rounds on average.

Bivol's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 11 months and 19 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 5 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 54 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10.8 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Beterbiev vs Bivol II?

Dmitry Bivol is currently 22/25 (-110) to win the clash outright, while you can get 22/25 (-110) on Artur Beterbiev if you fancy the incredible upset.

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