The highly anticipated rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol lived up to expectations, delivering another thrilling contest between two of boxing’s best. This time around, Bivol made adjustments early, starting much faster than in their first encounter. He quickly established his jab, using it to control distance and keep Beterbiev from closing the gap too easily.

As expected, Beterbiev applied relentless pressure from the opening bell, constantly moving forward. However, Bivol remained composed, landing crisp right hands to keep him honest. He also used his footwork masterfully—staying off the ropes, setting traps, and making it difficult for Beterbiev to land clean shots.

One concern going into the fight was whether Bivol could maintain that movement for 12 rounds. As the fight progressed into the middle rounds, Beterbiev started gaining momentum, letting his hands go more frequently. However, some of his punches seemed to lack their usual power—possibly due to Bivol’s defensive movement and ability to avoid standing in one place for too long.

By the later rounds, it was clear Bivol was landing the cleaner, more effective punches. The damage on Beterbiev’s face told the story—he was more bruised and battered than in their first fight. In the end, Bivol secured a majority decision victory, becoming the undisputed light heavyweight champion of the world.

Now, the question is: Will we get a trilogy? With both fights delivering high-level action, a third fight seems inevitable—and exactly what boxing fans want. If the first two bouts were any indication, a trilogy would be just as intense, if not even better.