Artur Beterbiev edged out a controversial decision win when he faced Dmitry Bivol in October 2024. Beterbiev bettered his perfect professional record to 21-0-0,

The new year has a growing number of events set for the first few months. Many of the sport's biggest names already have fights on the 2025 calendar, including several members of the pound-for-pound elite.

A look at the opening betting odds for the fast-approaching undisputed light heavyweight title fight rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.

Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol will roll it back for the second time in five months this February in an undisputed light-heavyweight rematch

David Benavidez wants the winner of the upcoming rematch between undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol – he’s in position with two of the sanctioning bodies to challenge whomever triumphs in Beterbiev-Bivol 2.

David Benavidez's promoter has explained why Dmitry Bivol is a tougher challenge for the Mexican than Artur Beterbiev

Dmitry Bivol believes he has the power to stop Artur Beterbiev in their undisputed light heavyweight rematch, as he seeks "revenge" against his rival live on DAZN Pay-Per-View. But the challenger admits his opponent can do the same to him as they meet for the second time in five months as part of Riyadh Season's The Last Crescendo this February.