Artur Beterbiev v Dmitry Bivol 2: Free boxing tips, expert predictions, undercard and where to watch

Just four months on from their tantalising undisputed light-heavyweight title fight, Beterbiev and Bivol are getting ready for another dance.

Having picked up the majority decision back in October, Beterbiev comes into the rematch holding all the belts. 

The 40-year-old boasts an incredible 21-0 record with 20 knockouts to his name. Bivol was the first man to take the Canadian to the final bell in the pro ranks, and he will now be looking to serve him his first defeat too.

Here, we take a closer look at the fight, share expert predictions, pick out the best bets and share where you can watch Saturday’s extravaganza.

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(Please be aware odds are subject to change after the article's last update).

 

Shakur Stevenson (Multi time world champion) – Bivol

“I thought Bivol won, and I think he may win again. Honestly, he needs to stop letting his foot off the gas. I think in the last two rounds, he let his foot off the gas. I think if he stays focused throughout the fight, he wins,” he told Seconds Out.

 

Tony Bellew (former WBC cruiserweight champion) – Bivol

“Once again it’s going to be a closely fought fight, but I just think Bivol can improve that little bit more.

"Beterbiev is a few months older and there’ll be more miles on the clock from their first fight. Beterbiev might think he can start quicker and see it out again, but it’ll be hard for him to fight at a fast pace so quick after their first fight. 

“A part of Bivol will think he should've had his hand raised in their first fight and the improvements he needs to make are only small. It’ll likely be close again, but I just think Bivol will be the fresher man," he told DAZN.

 

Shane McGuigan (trainer) – Bivol

“I think it will be revenge. I think Bivol fought in spells. I scored it to Beterbiev, just felt he was more consistent. If Bivol had have pressed it a little bit more… because he was pressing him at first, but then he was taking long breathers, and it wasn't like he was tired he was just he probably thought he was in control and winning. 

“Whereas you have to win when you're in an undisputed fight, you have to win as many seconds of every round as possible. I think he'll look at that and think I can beat this guy and I think it once again it might favour the fresher man," he told Boxing News.

 

Carl Frampton (Former two-weight world champion) – Bivol

“I picked Beterbiev for the first fight. I know there was a bit of controversy… well there wasn't really, I thought the right man won the fight. I thought Beterbiev won the fight but it was very very very close. In the rematch I think Bivol wins the rematch," he told Boxing News.

 

George Groves (Former WBA super-middleweight champion)  – Bivol

“I'm going to say Bivol beats him. I reckon close again, but Bivol beats him," he told Boxing News.

 

Hamzah Sheeraz (WBC middleweight title challenger) – Beterbiev

“Repeat and a more convincing repeat this time," he told Boxing News.

 

Johnny Nelson (Former cruiserweight world champion) - Bivol

“I think it's revenge I think Bivol beats Beterviev on points. I think Bivol has room to grow from the last fight whereas Beterbiev doesn't. I think Beterbiev showed you that the pace he worked at is the pace that he stays at. He ain't going to change he's not going to change anything else or can't change anything else about that style. 

"So Bivol has got to make sure he takes the pace, he brings it up and down and if he does that he gets the win, so I think we get a different outcome," he told Boxing News.

 

Seb Sternik (Planet Sport) – Beterbiev

"It appears that everyone and their uncle are backing Bivol to get the job done. You really have to scramble through the internet to find anyone who is willing to side with the winner of the first fight.

"There's no sheep at Planet Sport which means we're going in the other direction. The undisputed champion put on a terrific performance in the first fight and he deserves more respect. We’re backing the Russian/Canadian to get over the line for the second time. A win on points is the way to go."

 

Artur Beterbiev v Dmitry Bivol 2 best bets

Artur Beterbiev to win by decision – 11/4

Over 10.5 rounds completed – 4/11

Fight goes the distance – 4/7

Beterbiev draw no bet – 13/16

300+ combined punches landed in the fight – 10/11

 

The Last Crescendo full card

Undisputed Light-Heavyweight title
Artur Beterbiev v Dmitry Bivol

IBF Heavyweight title
Daniel Dubois v Joseph Parker

WBC Middleweight title
Carlos Adames v Hamzah Sheeraz

Interim WBC Heavyweight title
Zhilei Zhang v Agit Kabayel

Interim WBC Super-Welterweight title
Vergil Ortiz Jr v Israil Madrimov

Interim WBO Light-Heavyweight title
Joshua Buatsi v Callum Smith

WBC Lightweight title
Shakur Stevenson v Josh Padley

Super-lightweight bout
Ziyad Al Maayouf v Jonatas de Oliveira

Lightweight bout
Mohammed Alakel v Engel Gomez

 

Artur Beterbiev v Dmitry Bivol 2 undercard

The Last Crescendo is filled with fights that would headline sell-out arenas across the world.

Let’s start with Daniel Dubois against Joseph Parker. This one is for the IBF heavyweight title and has the makings of a potential show stealer.

Dubois enjoyed the best year of his career in 2024, defeating Filip Hrgovic in Saudi Arabia before knocking out Anthony Joshua in front of a sell-out Wembley.

Parker, however, is unlikely to be intimidated. The New Zealander defeated Zhilei Zhang and Deontay Wilder in his last two outings meaning he is full of confidence ahead of his latest trip to the Middle East.

Another top heavyweight contest on the card features Zhilei Zhang against Agit Kabayel. While the Chinese heavyweight is trying to squeeze the last ounce of boxing at his tender age of 41, Kabayel is entering his peak.

Speaking of entering his peak, Hamzah Sheeraz will be looking to make history by claiming his first world title against Carlos Adames. 

Standing at well over six foot tall, Sheeraz is a handful at middleweight and is expected to cause the defending champion a lot of frustration.

There are three other world title bouts on this incredible card which will undoubtedly live up to the billing.

 

Artur Beterbiev v Dmitry Bivol 2 undercard tips

Daniel Dubois to beat Joseph Parker by KO, TKO or DQ– 10/11

Agit Kabayel to beat Zhilei Zhang – 4/6

Hamzah Sheeraz to beat Carlos Adames – 4/9

 

Where to watch Artur Beterbiev v Dmitry Bivol 2

The Last Crescendo is expected start at 3:30pm GMT, with Beterbiev versus Bivol pencilled in for around 11pm GMT.

The event will be streamed live on DAZN Pay-Per-View in both the UK and US, with Sky Sports Box Office and TNT Sports Box Office also broadcasting the card in the UK.

All three are set to start their coverage at 4pm GMT with priced set at £19.99 ($25.99) to watch.

 

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