The promoter of Dmitry Bivol revealed that the rematch between him and Artur Beterbiev is expected. After their first fight, when Beterbiev won by a 12-round majority decision, fans were pinning their hopes on Dmitry to reclaim his lost crown. This came in response to an inquiry from a fan on his Twitter account concerning thedonovanmma.com that he accepted the rematch, saying that he thought it would happen.
Dmitry Bivol’s Initial Loss to Beterbiev: A Turning Point?
Although in their October 12 fight in Riyadh, Bivol showed he knew how to box but, in the end, Beterbiev wore him out in the later rounds. For most of the fight, he was on his back foot, counterpunching and constantly moving, trying to avoid Beterbiev’s big shots. Yet, as the rounds went on, Beterbiev changed his tactics and increased his attacks. Bivol, in turn, seemed to be caught out of his depth and appeared to have problems dealing with Beterbiev’s pressure. In the seventh round, Beterbiev’s power and continued pressure pushed Bivol back and into a shell – a strategy many fans feel robbed him of the win.
Can Dmitry Change Fast Enough
One particularly striking aspect defined a significant portion of the first fight. Bivol’s cautious attitude. Beterbiev applied constant pressure on Bivol’s body and made him cover up too much, but when Beterbiev turned the monster on, Bivol had nothing to counter with. The first fight between Beterbiev and Dmitry showed that the Russian has a fantastic defense impossible to breach. If Beterbiev comes again with the same aggression right from the first round, Bivol might have problems avoiding Beterbiev’s big shots.
Experts suggest that the only key to a victory in the rematch is for Bivol to change his strategy to avoid getting knocked out by Beterbiev. If there is a rematch, He must figure out how to keep his discipline in defense and simultaneously bring his offense. As for whether he can implement a new game plan, only time will tell, but what was proven in the first fight is that Dmitry will not be able to surpass Beterbiev in physical strength.
Youth and Power Could Also Threaten Bivol’s Future
As Bivol aims for a second fight with Beterbiev, he also faces a growing threat of up-and-coming talents in the light heavyweight category. Fighters like David Benavidez and David Morrell are young, energetic, and strong. Hearn seems eager to set up Beterbiev’s rematch. Facing this fresher competition may uncover the flaws in Bivol’s attack and thwart his championship dreams.
While people expect the rematch, the date and the time have yet to be decided. Beterbiev is scheduled to have the IBF-mandated title defense against Michael Eifert. If Beterbiev faces Eifert in his next fight or opts for a step-aside agreement to meet Bivol again, the likelihood of the former battle happening is the beginning of 2025 at the earliest.
Conclusion
Naturally, Bivol’s upcoming rematch with Beterbiev is a serious crossroad for a boxer at this stage in his career. He has shown competency when technically challenged, The audience is curious to know if Dmitry Bivol will step up and get the win or if Beterbiev will continue dominating his opponents.
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