JAKARTA - The World Boxing Association (WBA) said the rematch of the WBA super heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev against his challenger Dmitry Bivol at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on February 22, 2025 was more than just a fight for the world title.
"This rematch is more than just a title fight. This is an opportunity to city a definitive heavyweight division champion in this era," the WBA report said as quoted from the association's official website in Jakarta, Sunday.
Their first meeting took place on October 11, 2024, in Saudi Arabia, where Beterbiev won a narrow absolute number victory over Bivol.
The two judges gave the Russian boxers who are now domiciled in Canada (115-113, 116-112), while the third jury gave a strong value (114-114).
The WBA stated, with only two more weeks, fans are getting ready to watch an epic battle that will leave an unforgettable trail in the world of boxing.
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Bivol has a mission to reclaim his title and prove once again why he is considered one of the best engineering capabilities in his division.
Meanwhile, Beterbiev, known to have extraordinary power and an unbeaten record, is determined to cement his glory as the undisputed ruler in the 79 kilograms division.
With a big bet, elite capabilities and strength displayed, this match has everything it takes to be a modern classic game and can be one of the most unforgettable in 2025.
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