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The Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol round-by-round updates have arrived. Fans will be treated to real-time coverage and live scoring of one of the most anticipated boxing matches of the year. And for both men, the ring will be a proving ground, as they are each determined to answer the questions being asked of them.
Beterbiev steps into the ring as the undisputed light heavyweight champion with one of the most fearsome streaks the oft-forgotten weight class has ever seen. While heavy-handed, he is no nuclear power-puncher who shuts his opponents lights out with one blow.
Instead, he hits hard enough that his surgical shot selection and relentless pressure inevitably breaks down all who dare stand before him. For 20 fights, that formula worked flawlessly. Unfortunately, Bivol was the one fighter to survive all 12 rounds with him. Moreover, some felt that Bivol had actually won their first bout.
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For Beterbiev, the rematch is about silencing his doubters and solidifying his claim over the light heavyweight throne. Meanwhile, Bivol is reeling from his first-ever loss as a professional, leaving him 23-1. With wins over the great Canelo Alvarez, few can match his boxing skills, and he will be determined to prove that.
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With undisputed championship gold on thhe line, and Beterbiev's dismissal of any pre-fight respect, Bivol will be as motivated as ever to breathe more life into the robbery talk of their past fight. However, the oddsmakers at DraftKings Sportsbook see Beterbiev as a -130 favorite, while he is but a +105 underdog.
The card will be streamed on DAZN at 10:00 AM E.T. (Eastern Time) / 7:00 AM P.T. (Pacific Time), while the main event is expected to start at 6:00 PM E.T. / 3:00 PM P.T.
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Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2
Round 1: The fight opens with jabs from Beterbiev, with the champion applying pressure. However, Bivol fires back with a double jab. A body shot lands for Beterbiev, while Bivol answers him with another jab. Now Bivol is on the front foot, snapping Beterbiev's head back with a jab.
Seconds later, Beterbiev applies pressure once more, landing his right to the body. Bivol answers in kind, stabbing Beterbiev to the body with a jab. Beterbiev backing him up, landing more shots to the body, while Bivol snipes him with a jab and lands a right hand around the guard.
Beterbiev, though, stays on the front foot, landing a jab to the body. Meanwhile, Bivol splits the guard with a jab, followed by a left hook. More pressure from Beterbiev, who blasts Bivol to the body with a right.
Our Score: 10-9 Beterbiev
Round 2: Immediate pressure from Beterbiev, with Bivol firing back on the counter, landing a good right hand as the Dagestani bruiser advances. Jabs from Bivol. However, Beterbiev dips low to touch the body. A combination from Bivol touches the gloves and nothing more. Jabs from Bivol as Beterbiev backs him up.
A good one-two lands for Beterbiev, while Bivol unleashes a combination, but it lands on the gloves. Bivol is trying to keep Beterbiev off of him, but the champion marches onward, eating a right hand. Bivol with another right hand, before returning to the jab.
Beterbiev with some body shots, but Bivol is moving well. Beterbiev attacks the body again. Bivol with another right hand.
Our Score: 10-9 Bivol, 19-19 overall
Round 3: More pressure from Beterbiev, who tries to sandwich Bivol between him and the ropes. But Bivol's lateral movement bails him out. Jabs from both men. A one-two to the body lands for Bivol. Beterbiev answers with his own body shot, but Bivol counters him with a right cross.
Beterbiev ttouches Bivol to the body, while Bivol strings together a quick combination. Beterbiev is piling on the pressure, but Bivol catches him with a sneaky counter. This is a good round for Bivol, but Beterbiev is still walking him down, though landing little.
The champion throws, but Bivol is blocking everything. A long right hook lands for Beterbiev, who then lands to the body. They get into an exchange and Beterbiev drags him into the clinch to end the round.
Our Score: 10-9 Bivol, 29-28 Bivol overall
Round 4: Beterbiev opens with round with aggression, landing some good shots, including a good right hand, backing Bivol up to the ropes. Beterbiev is giving up no ground, as both men try to measure each other. Jabs to the body from Beterbiev, who keeps backing Bivol up.
Beterbiev with a combination. For some reason, Bivol's output has dropped and Beterbiev blasts him to the body. Bivool is tucking his elbows to his sides in anticipation to Beterbiev's body shots. An uppercut from Beterbiev lands partially.
Bivol lands to the body. A good one-two for Beterbiev, who then counters a Bivol right hand.
Our Score: 10-9 Beterbiev, 38-38 overall
Round 5: Another aggressive start from Beterbiev, who is jabbing with Bivol. A sneaky uppercut lands for Beterbiev, but Bivol's chin withstands it. Body shots from Beterbiev, who seems to have gotten Bivool's rhythm down. Beterbiev is stalking Bivol now, landing his shots.
Bivol seems a bit hesitant to counter Beterbiev in the middle of exchanges, which is strange given the earlry success he found with it. Bivol lands to the body, but Beterbiev leaps in with a right hand. Beterbiev backs him up and Bivol snipes him with an interceptitng right.
A nice body shot lands for Bivol, while Beterbiev lands a jab upstairs. Beterbiev with a right cross, followed by an uppercut and a right hook. Bivol was gettitng overrun toward the end of the fifth.
Our Score: 10-9 Beterbiev, 48, 47 Beterbiev overall
Round 6: Bivol with a body jab, but Beterbiev continues to pressure him, landing his own body shot followed by a jab upstairs. Beterbiev has landed more than Bivol, who really seems like something about this fight has shaken him up. Beterbiev with a stinging body jab, but Bivol lands a good right hand.
Bivol may be preserving his gas tank for later in the fight, as that's what lost him the first fight. A good combination from Bivol lands, but Beterbiev walks through it and lands his own shots. Beterbiev is giving Bivol, slipping his punches through Bivol's guard.
Finally Bivol shows signs of life, landing two good right hands. Beterbiev answers in kind, but Bivol fires babck. However, Beterbiev pounces at the end, appearing to have hurt Bivol, at least briefly.
Our Score: 10-9 Beterbiev, 58-56 Beterbiev overall
Round 7: More pressure from Beterbiev, who lands a partial overhand right. He snaps Bivol's head back with a jab. However, Bivol is standing his ground, landing a jab to the body and a one-two up-top. Beterbiev is back on the front foot, landing a partial left hook to the body.
Beterbiev looking to trap Bivol against the ropes, but Bivol touches his midsection with a jab. Uppercut for Beterbiev, while Bivol lands a two-punch combination. Jabs from Beterbiev, which Bivol answers in kind.
Our Score: 10-9 Beterbiev, 68-65 Beterbiev overall
Round 8: Bivol snipes Beterbiev on his way in. However, Beterbiev is quick with a body shot. Bivol walks Beterbiev onto his right hand, following up with jabs. Beterbiev's pressure isn't stopping though, and he lands his own body shot. A good three-punch combination lands for Bivol.
It seems like Bivol was indeed preserving his gas tank for the later rounds, as he lands another right hand. Meanwhile, Beterbiev continues to stalk Bivol, landing a right hand and an uppercut to tthe body. Bivol with a good right hand on the counter. This is a competitive round.
Jab to the body for Beterbiev, but Bivol catches him with a one-two.
Our Score: 10-9 Bivol, 77-75 Beterbiev overall
Round 9: Beterbiev with a right hook to the body, followed by another body shot. However, Bivol fires back with a combination. A good one-two from Beterbiev, but Bivol lands a triple jab, targeting the head, body, and head again. Beterbiev with a good right hand to the body, followed by a jab to the body.
Bivol with a jab upstairs. Bivol making Beterbiev miss with a slip before countering him with a combination. This is a good round for Bivol. Beterbiev with a body shot, but Bivol is too quick, landing some counters on the backfoot, as Beterbiev struggles to trap him against the ropes.
Beterbiev's pressure remains relentless, but he's not landing anything clean right now besides a right hand to the body.
Our Score: 10-9 Bivol, 86-85 Beterbiev overall
Round 10: Beterbiev with a one-two and left hook to the body. He's backing Bivol again. However, Bivol lands to the body as well. Beterbiev eats a one-two and a right hand from Bivol, who has Beterbiev's timing down at this point. Beterbiev with a good right hook to the body.
Jabs to the body for Beterbiev. Bivol with a body shot and a left hook upstairs. Beterbiev resets, throwing a right hand as he chases Bivol. A good right hand frorm Beterbiev, who doubles up his jab. Bivol might have stealed the round with a flurry late.
Our Score: 10-9 Bivol, 95-95 overall
Round 11: Bivol is proving too difficult for Beterbiev to hit. The champion continues pressuring him, landing to the body, but Bivol fires back with a combination. Beterbiev with an overhand right that doesn't land, while Bivol lands his jab.
They clinch and the referee brbeaks them up. They both land jabs, but Bivol follows up with a right straight to the body. A slick combination from Bivol lands, ending with an uppercut. Beterbiev is likely going to lose this fight if he doesn't score a knockdown or stoppage.
Bivol is on the front foot now, landing some good shots as Beterbiev tries to impose himself with some right hands. Beterbiev is back to applying pressure, but Bivool catches him with a good combination on the inside.
Our Score: 10-9 Bivol, 105-104 Bivol overall
Round 12: This is Bivol's fight to lose. There was some urgency from Beterbiev's corner, who implored him to seal round 12. Bivol is still countering him though. Beterbiev isn't letting up on his pressure, backing him up. Unfortunately for him, he isn't landing anything of consequence.
Jabs from Bivol, while Beterbiev is struggling to find openings. A brief clinch ensues, but the referee breaks them up. Bivol with a good combination, but Beterbiev landed his own and seems to have gotten the better of the exchange. It's the power difference.
Beterbiev is swarming, giving Bivol no room. Bivol is quick to clinch with him, but once they break, Beterbiev lands some good shots. This is Beterbiev's round and Bivol clinches. The fight ends with a good exchange from both men.
Our Score: 10-9 Beterbiev, 114-114 draw
Official Result
Dmitry Bivol def. Artur Beterbiev via majority decision (114-114, 116-112, 115-113)
