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Check out some of what he had to say below.

Bivol on who wins the Usyk vs Fury rematch
“I don’t know, I’m just also curious how all the people (are curious). It’s interesting fight. I think this fight with Fury, most of them depends on Fury’s shape, always. And I don’t know which shape he’s in.

“We can see different ways. Maybe Usyk will learn something and do more. Maybe Fury learn more. I don’t know, I don’t like prediction.”

On his upcoming rematch with Beterbiev
“Of course I’m happy that I have another chance and (Alalshikh), he told about this date the day after the (first) fight. The next day he invited us and he told us that he wanted to make rematch on this date. He asked me, he asked Beterbiev who said yes, and since that day I have in my head that I will have this chance again.”

On if he will prepare any differently for rematch
“Of course I need to do something different and I know what I will add, I know what I will change a little bit.”

Next month! Nice turnaround for the rematch.

Just hope there’s no injuries

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑08 Jan 2025, 09:53 Next month! Nice turnaround for the rematch.

Just hope there’s no injuries

Or bivol's bike has a puncture

This will be broadcast on Sky Sports Box Office

Interesting. The average man on the street hasn't got a clue who Beterbiev or Bivol are. They are not exactly dripping with charisma either. I'd rather watch paint dry than listen to a Beterbiev interview. Bivol isn't setting the world alight as far as charisma goes either. I don't think it will do good numbers.

TheLeprechaun wrote: ↑21 Jan 2025, 19:01 Interesting. The average man on the street hasn't got a clue who Beterbiev or Bivol are. They are not exactly dripping with charisma either. I'd rather watch paint dry than listen to a Beterbiev interview. Bivol isn't setting the world alight as far as charisma goes either. I don't think it will do good numbers.

People will buy it for the awesome card which does have notable names. Including the Dubois-Parker fight.

That’s the casuals appeal.

Dubois/Parker is definitely the selling point for this in the UK with Buatsi/Callum to a lesser extent.

Here are some excerpts of what Bivol had to say with the full video interview at the top.

Bivol on if he expects his rematch with Beterbiev to be any different from the first fight
“I think it will be a little bit different and I think it will be more interesting for the fans because we already know each other and it’s very soon, we could prepare ourselves better for this rematch.”

On how he assesses his performance from first fight
“What wasn’t good is I didn’t throw a lot of punches. I had to throw more punches. What was good, the moments when I catch him, when I punch him. I know how it happened but I don’t want to talk about how I punch him, how I did it, or why I didn’t throw enough punches. We are talking about it in the camp with my coach. We talked about (it) and now we are working, we’re training.

“I have to be better in all (aspects), everything I have to do better. I have to be better Dmitry Bivol than today or yesterday.”

On if he’s made changes in his preparations for the rematch
“Yeah, of course. Some new sparring partners, we have one new coach for stretching, and the situations around me is different, and my mind is a little bit different. A lot of different things.”

On the experience of losing his first professional fight
“Of course I don’t like to hear ‘the former world champion’ or ‘ex-world champion’ or I have one loss. I don’t like it but I cannot think too much about it. I just don’t have time to think about it and to pity myself about it. Just, I don’t like it. I want to move forward. Yes, it happened, okay. Let’s close this door, let’s move forward.

Press Release

DAZN, the global home of boxing, can announce that it will broadcast The Last Crescendo, the fight card of the century, live on Saturday, 22 February 2025 worldwide.

The Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol II PPV is now available for purchase from DAZN.com.

This monumental event, part of Riyadh Season, will take place at the ANB Arena in Saudi Arabia and features a stellar line-up of championship bouts, headlined by the highly anticipated rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol for the undisputed light heavyweight World Championship.

Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs), the reigning champion and one of boxing’s most impressive fights, is set to defend his perfect record in a rematch against Bivol (21-1, 11 KOs), who is determined to avenge his 2024 loss in what was one of the greatest bouts of the modern era. This headline fight promises to be another unforgettable chapter in boxing history.

Also on the card, IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois will defend his title against former WBO champion Joseph Parker in what many expect to be an equally exciting clash. Dubois,
who shocked the boxing world with a stunning knockout victory over Anthony Joshua last September, looks to continue his meteoric rise. Meanwhile, Parker aims to reclaim championship glory.

The night will feature an exciting slate of additional bouts, including:

A WBC middleweight title showdown between Carlos Adames and Hamzah Sheeraz, with Sheeraz coming off a standout 2024. Zhilei Zhang faces Agit Kabayel for the WBC interim heavyweight title after Zhang’s emphatic knockout of Deontay Wilder last year. A super welterweight interim title clash between Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Israil Madrimov. Shakur Stevenson is defending his lightweight title against Floyd Schofield.

British stars Joshua Buatsi and Callum Smith are battling for the interim WBO light heavyweight title.

The card also highlights local talent with Saudi fighters Ziyad Almaayouf and Mohammed Alaqel, whose opponents will be announced soon.

“This is a night that truly encapsulates the spirit of boxing – the best fighting the best on a global stage,” said Pete Oliver, CEO of Growth Markets at DAZN. “We are proud to bring
this extraordinary event to fight fans worldwide as Riyadh once again proves itself as the premier destination for world-class sports and entertainment.

From the blockbuster Beterbiev-Bivol rematch to Dubois defending his crown, The Last Crescendo promises to be a spectacle unlike any other. Fans can watch every moment of the action on DAZN.”

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑30 Jan 2025, 12:32

or free for many

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑31 Jan 2025, 16:43

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑30 Jan 2025, 12:32

or free for many

Tbh, the card is worth £20 for sure

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑31 Jan 2025, 17:10

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑31 Jan 2025, 16:43

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑30 Jan 2025, 12:32

or free for many

Tbh, the card is worth £20 for sure

maybe - I will be watching it for free, I do not know why anyone would pay for a fight you can watch for free

Bivol must be getting paid great money for this fight because I don't think he's got much chance of getting a decision even if he does enough.

At 34, I think this is his cash out fight. Once he loses again he'll fade from the scene like Kovalev and other fighters from the east that had a great run.

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑31 Jan 2025, 17:15

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑31 Jan 2025, 17:10

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑31 Jan 2025, 16:43

or free for many

Tbh, the card is worth £20 for sure

maybe - I will be watching it for free, I do not know why anyone would pay for a fight you can watch for free

Given a high price ,free is the way to go , But if its reasonably priced i would'nt want to risk a stream going down, i would pay the money if it was reasonable all day long . Except for Benn i would'nt pay even if it was a dollar , and if they announced it was free , i would assume sponsors are paying him well so i would'nt even watch it , the thought of contributing to his new porche and retirement fund , is unbearable

coneye wrote: ↑01 Feb 2025, 23:54

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑31 Jan 2025, 17:15

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑31 Jan 2025, 17:10



Tbh, the card is worth £20 for sure

maybe - I will be watching it for free, I do not know why anyone would pay for a fight you can watch for free

Given a high price ,free is the way to go , But if its reasonably priced i would'nt want to risk a stream going down, i would pay the money if it was reasonable all day long . Except for Benn i would'nt pay even if it was a dollar , and if they announced it was free , i would assume sponsors are paying him well so i would'nt even watch it , the thought of contributing to his new porche and retirement fund , is unbearable

The irony is I said that and then last night could not watch a stream so definitely got a dose of karma!

My policy on streaming is that if you cannot afford the PPV or wouldn't buy the PPV if streaming wasn't an option, you should go for it.

If you can afford it and would buy the PPV if streaming wasn't an option you should pay.

Jimmy2025 wrote: ↑02 Feb 2025, 09:19 My policy on streaming is that if you cannot afford the PPV or wouldn't buy the PPV if streaming wasn't an option, you should go for it.

If you can afford it and would buy the PPV if streaming wasn't an option you should pay.

That's exactly where I am with it. Very rarely purchase a PPV these days as there's way too many and the value is often very poor, but this one is a must-buy for me, same as the first fight was. Wouldn't risk a dodgy stream on a genuinely elite level main event like this.

Getting ahead of themselves !

As superb a boxer that Bivol is, it's Beterbiev who brings the excitement.

Who would rather see a trilogy than a fight between, say, Beterbiev v Canelo ?

THEBUTCH wrote: ↑10 Feb 2025, 05:03 Getting ahead of themselves !

As superb a boxer that Bivol is, it's Beterbiev who brings the excitement.

Who would rather see a trilogy than a fight between, say, Beterbiev v Canelo ?

Bert-Canelo is the fight I most want to see, I've decided