Bivol states that it was not 100% for Bederbiev’s first fight, he needs 150% for rematch

Dmitry Bivol comes with excuses now, saying that it was not “100%” for his first fight against the unified semi -tidy weight champion of three prayers, Artur Beterbiev, last October. Bivol (23-1, 12 kO) says that it must now be “150%” for the rematch against the undisputed champion Bederbiev (21-0, 20 kos) on February 22 in Riad. The rematch will be shown Live in Dazn PPV, along with a star billboard.

Beterbiev was also less than 100%, entering the fight after the recent knee surgery to repair a broken meniscus. One could see in the first rounds that was tentative and did not attack everything. In Saturday’s revenge, Bederbiev should be a very different fighter. If Bivol takes 150% better, we could have a fight more full of action than the previous one.

No more excuses

It is important for the former AB champion of 175 pounds, Bivol, who fights with more fire this time because it seemed that he was not willing to stay in his pocket. His style was to touch the label and then flee. It is a style that Shakur Stevenson uses in his fights, and many fans in the US. fencing.

When the judges get a round, they point out who is pushing the fight, landing the toughest shots, which shows that they want it more. That was Beterbiev last time. Bivol must be less defensive this time if you want to win another decision. Obviously he lacks the power to knock out Bederbiev, so gaining a decision is his only hope.

Only crown: “It seems that the rematch was made in a week,” Dzn Boxing told Dmitry Bivol about his second fight with Artur Beterbiev.

Dmitry Bivol: “The next day.

Ade: “And you wanted it? Didn’t you say: ‘Let’s go another place first? You said: ‘Let’s go directly to that’ “

Bivol: “I don’t want to waste my energy doing something else. While it is (Bederbiev’s fight) is hot, I think it’s more interesting. “

Ade: “I have no idea how the second fight will develop (Bederbiev), but if you say you are not 100%, I don’t know what 100% bivol will be.”

Bivol: “Of course, it wasn’t. I have to be closer to my 100%. I have to have 150%. “

Ade: “It’s like Superman.”

Bivol: “Do not superman, only human.”

👀 @Bivol_d He says that ‘he was not 100%’ for his first fight against @Aboterbiev #Betterbievbivol2 | #Harhsaonon | February 22, Live in Dazn: Click the Bio link to buy | @Turki_alshikh pic.twitter.com/hsxr8b5vrs

– Dazn boxing (@daznboxing) February 17, 2025