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.

David Benavidez is in line to face the winner of the rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. Benavidez reaffirmed his status as one of the best 175lb fighters in the world when he defeated David Morrell by unanimous decision on Saturday, retaining his WBC interim light-heavyweight title and winning the WBA regular belt in the process.

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

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.

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.

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