Dmitry Bivol avenged his only amateur defeat by defeating Artur Beterbiev in a heavyweight fight in Saudi Arabia. The match took place in the early hours of Sunday, and Bivol dominated the second half of the fight after a fairly even start.
Commenting on his victory, Bivol said: "It was a great fight, a rematch I had been waiting for a long time. I knew I had to be more aggressive and decisive this time, and that’s how I was able to turn the tide of the fight in my favor."
Beterbiev, for his part, acknowledged Bivol's superiority in the second half of the fight and congratulated his opponent on the victory. Despite the defeat, Beterbiev remained optimistic and promised to come back stronger.
The rematch between Bivol and Beterbiev attracted a global audience and is expected to mark a milestone in the history of Russian boxing. Fans of both boxers eagerly followed every moment of the fight and celebrated the courage and skill of the contenders.
