In October, the highly anticipated fight finally took place in Saudi Arabia. Dmitry Bivol and Arthur Beterbiev engaged in an intensely close 12-round battle for light heavyweight supremacy. When the final bell rang, it was Beterbiev who emerged as the undisputed champion of the division. However, not everyone was satisfied. Former world titlist Chris Algieri believed that Bivol's defense was not visually appealing to the judges, despite his efforts to win the fight. Others, on the other hand, held different views. Clearly, a rematch was necessary.

Rematch Set for February 22nd in Saudi Arabia

It was announced on Monday that Bivol - Beterbiev 2 will take place on February 22nd in Saudi Arabia. Although the first match was not a high-octane affair, it was a high-stakes chess match. The rematch has the potential to unfold in a similar manner, with a different outcome. It will likely depend on two key factors: Can Bivol prevent Beterbiev from landing effectively, or can Beterbiev land enough on Bivol to control the tempo of the fight? These two fighters are evenly matched, making it difficult to predict how the battle will play out.

Boxing Caliber on Display

What makes this rematch intriguing is the quality of boxing that will be on show in Saudi Arabia. Beterbiev is a hard-hitting, aggressively dominant force in the ring. On the other hand, Bivol is a defensive virtuoso who is much stronger than some might expect. Just ask Canelo Alvarez, who Bivol defeated several years ago. The second fight between these two will feature style against style, strategy against strategy, and ultimately, performance against performance. Once again, it is hard to determine how the battle will unfold.

Loaded Card with Other Fights

While the light heavyweights will be the main attraction on February 22nd, the entire card is filled with exciting matchups. Daniel Dubois will face Joseph Parker in a heavyweight showdown. Vergil Ortiz, who was originally set to face Jaron "Boots" Ennis, is likely to square off against Israil Madrimov. Shakur Stevenson will also have a showdown with Floyd Schofield. And that's not all. The lineup is truly impressive. Fans have responded positively to the card, showing their support for these great fights. Saudi Arabia has undoubtedly raised the bar in the fight game.