
It’s an exciting fight day in Riyadh, with some of boxing’s top talents converging in Saudi Arabia for a thrilling fight card led by a highly anticipated rematch for the undisputed light heavyweight title. Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol are determined to settle the score in their second clash within just four months.
In their initial showdown last October, Beterbiev emerged victorious in a unification bout. However, the narrow scorelines fueled a belief among many that Bivol had done enough to claim the win. This conviction propelled the need for an immediate rematch, a sentiment echoed by both fighters and their teams. Fans can anticipate an even more explosive showdown this time, as both competitors aim to avoid leaving the outcome in the judges’ hands.
The fight card boasts an array of other notable bouts, including heavyweight hopefuls Joseph Parker and Martin Bakole, along with the WBC lightweight champion, Shakur Stevenson. A standout matchup that promises to be a thrilling contest features promising junior middleweights Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Israil Madrimov going head-to-head.
CBS Sports will be your companion throughout this electrifying event on Saturday, kicking off the pay-per-view coverage at 10:30 a.m. ET. Make sure to stay tuned for live updates and highlights as the action unfolds below.
Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2 Fight Card and Results
- Artur Beterbiev (c) vs. Dmitry Bivol – Undisputed Light Heavyweight Title
- Joseph Parker vs. Martin Bakole – Heavyweight Bout
- Shakur Stevenson (c) vs. Josh Padley – WBC Lightweight Title
- Carlos Adames (c) vs. Hamzah Sheeraz – WBC Middleweight Title
- Vergil Ortiz Jr. (c) def. Israil Madrimov via Unanimous Decision (117-111, 115-113, 115-113)
- Agit Kabayel def. Zhilei Zhang via Sixth-Round TKO
- Callum Smith def. Joshua Buatsi via Unanimous Decision (119-110, 115-113, 116-112)
Beterbiev vs. Bivol Scorecard and Live Coverage
