Boxing fans excited for historic rematch between Beterbiev and Bivol
- Turki Alalshikh announced a blockbuster pay-per-view card featuring a rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol for February 22, 2024.
- The card will also include Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph Parker and Joshua Buatsi vs. Callum Smith, among others.
- Fans praise the event as the greatest fight card ever, despite concerns about Israil Madrimov's schedule.
In Saudi Arabia, Turki Alalshikh announced an impressive pay-per-view fight card featuring a rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol scheduled for February 22, 2024. This highly anticipated event follows their first encounter where Beterbiev narrowly claimed victory over Bivol in October 2023. The rematch aims to resolve their competitive rivalry, as both fighters have established themselves at the top of the light-heavyweight division. In addition to the main event, the card will showcase several notable bouts including Daniel Dubois defending his IBF heavyweight title against Joseph Parker, and a light-heavyweight clash between Joshua Buatsi and Callum Smith. Also, Vergil Ortiz Jr. is set to take on Israil Madrimov, though concerns have been voiced regarding Madrimov's prior fight commitments. Fans’ enthusiasm has surged as they commend Alalshikh for creating what many believe to be the greatest fight card in boxing history. However, some are wary of Madrimov’s potential to securely manage his upcoming fight against Serhii Bohachuk before facing Ortiz Jr. This event not only highlights the resurgence of professional boxing in Saudi Arabia but also emphasizes the significant stakes involved as each boxer's career trajectory may be altered based on these high-stakes fights.