The Last Crescendo - Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2: Full video highlights

Artur Beterbiev faced Dmitry Bivol in the headlining bout of the boxing event dubbed 'The Last Crescendo' in an attempt to defend the undisputed light heavyweight title. The event took place on Feb. 22 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

In their first encounter, which took place in October 2024, Beterbiev defeated Bivol in a title unification bout, becoming the first undisputed light heavyweight champion in the four-belt era. When Bivol stepped into the ring this Saturday, he aimed to avenge his first professional boxing defeat and replace Beterbiev as the undisputed light heavyweight champion.

In the fight, Beterbiev pursued Bivol, but Bivol countered effectively with jabs and quick combinations, using his footwork to disrupt Beterbiev's momentum. By Round 3, both fighters exchanged powerful strikes, but Beterbiev gradually gained control, forcing Bivol to focus on defense.

Beterbiev landed heavy shots, leaving Bivol unsteady by the end of Round 5. Despite Beterbiev’s dominance, Bivol increased his activity in the later rounds, landing impressive combinations and reversing momentum. Bivol had the most siginifant momentin in Round 11, when a quick combination hurt Beterbiev.

In the final round, Beterbiev landed a powerful overhand right, opening a cut above Bivol's left eye, but it didn’t affect Bivol's movement until the final bell. Two of the three judges scored the contest in Bivol's favor, declaring him the winner by majority decision (114-114, 116-112, 115-113).

Check out the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2 full video highlights:

Bivol is off to a good start

The action intensifies in Round 3

Beterbiev starts taking over in Round 4

Beterbiev comes close to getting a finish in the closing seconds of Round 5

Bivol finds his rhythm again

Bivol hurts Beterbiev in Round 11

Beterbiev tries to get a finish in Round 12

Dmitry Bivol is the new undisputed light heavyweight champion