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Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2 Odds and Predictions

The updated Beterbiev vs. Bivol odds are your chance to wager on a rematch of two of the top boxers in the world. In their first matchup, these two previously undefeated fighters battled to a judges’ decision. Bivol lost, but he has a chance to avenge that defeat on Saturday, February 22nd.

Continue reading to see the updated betting odds for Bivol vs. Beterbiev 2. I will break down the current odds from top boxing betting sites for this highly-anticipated rematch. Also, I will analyze my top prop bets and give my picks for this fight. 

Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 1 Results

Last October, Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol put their respective undefeated records on the line in an instant classic. The two Russians put on a show for 12 rounds, and it was too close to call for some.

Here are the results from Beterbiev vs. Bivol 1, according to the judges who were charged with scoring the event.

Judge	Artur Beterbiev	Dmitry Bivol
Manuel Oliver Palomo	114	114
Glenn Feldman	115	113
Pawel Kardyni	116	112

Palomo scored the fight as a draw, but Feldman and Kardyni both gave the win to Beterbiev. Bivol unanimously won the first two rounds, while Beterbiev unanimously won the final three rounds. Beterbiev also won rounds three, five, and six, but Bivol swept rounds eight and nine.

Based on the official scorecard from the judges, this fight was decided by rounds four and seven. Kardyni gave both of those rounds to Beterbiev, giving him eight of the possible 12 rounds. On the other hand, Feldman gave the fourth to Bivol but scored the seventh round for Beterbiev, giving him seven of the 12 possible rounds.

Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2 Viewers Guide

The first fight between Beterbiev and Bivol was a close showdown that lived up to the hype. Now, the two Russians are ready to run it back. Here is everything you need to know about this upcoming rematch.

• Bivol vs. Beterbiev date: Saturday, February 22nd
• Bivol vs. Beterbiev time: 2:00 p.m. Eastern
• Bivol vs. Beterbiev location: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

This showdown between Beterbiev and Bivol will be for the Undisputed Light Heavyweight title and is the card’s main event. The fight can be streamed on DAZN PPV, and the card has seven total fights for fans to enjoy.

Beterbiev vs. Bivol Odds

• Dmitry Bivol (-105)
• Artur Beterbiev (-125)

Bivol was the betting favorite in the closing Bivol vs. Beterbiev 1 odds. After losing a close fight in their first matchup, Bivol is now a -105 underdog for his second matchup with Beterbiev. Bovada lists Beterbiev as the -125 favorite for this 12-round fight.

Dmitry Bivol (-105)

Bivol entered his first matchup against Beterbiev on a 23-fight win streak to start his career. He put his WBA (super) and IBO Light-heavyweight titles on the line, losing both in the process. 

The younger Russian is one inch taller than Beterbiev but gives up a one-inch reach advantage to the champion. That slight reach advantage proved important in the first fight between these two boxing superstars.

Despite the loss, Bivol should not be counted out in the rematch. One of the three judges scored the fight as a draw, and Bivol won the two opening rounds on every card. If he can start hot again, Bivol will have a great chance to avenge his loss to Beterbiev.

However, he cannot afford to be swept in the final three rounds, again. Bivol was ahead of two scorecards through nine rounds but could not finish the fight. He either needs to finish stronger in the final quarter of the fight or finish Beterbiev before his late surge.

Artur Beterbiev (-125)

Beterbiev was an underdog in his first matchup against Bivol. His upset win allowed Beterbiev to retain the WBC, IBF, and WBO Light-Heavyweight titles. Beterbiev also won Bivol’s WBA (Super) and IBO Light-Heavyweight titles and claimed the vacant The Ring Light-Heavyweight title.

He is the first Undisputed champion in the division since 2002. However, Beterbiev cannot rest on his laurels, as Bivol will be an even tougher test the second time around.

Depending on the judge’s card that you look at, Beterbiev lost between four and six of the 12 rounds in the first fight. A slow start put Beterbiev behind early, but he was able to make up for it as the fight went on.

Beterbiev must avoid a slow start in this rematch to retain his Undisputed status. He also still has something to prove, as his majority decision win over Bivol was the first time he failed to knock out an opponent in his career.

Beterbiev vs. Bivol Prop Odds

In addition to betting on the fight, secure sportsbooks have fun and rewarding prop bets for the upcoming Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2 fight.

Will the Beterbiev vs. Bivol Go the Distance?

• Yes (-210)
• No (+160)

Their first fight was a tightly contested matchup that, for some, was too close to call through 12 rounds. Bivol and Beterbiev are listed at -210 to go the distance again in their rematch. The “no” option in this wager is a +160 underdog.

Beterbiev and Bivol are two of the best Light-Heavyweights of the modern era. The two have combined for 32 knockouts in their careers, so there is plenty of KO power on both sides of this showdown.

Beterbiev specifically should be looking for the knockout in this rematch. He had 20 straight KO wins to start his career before his MD win over Bivol.

For his part, Bivol struggled late in the late rounds of the fight, losing rounds 10-12 on all three cards. Stopping the fight early would help Bivol avoid fading the latter rounds like he did in their first matchup.

Total Rounds

Total Rounds	Over	Under
7.5	-550	+350
8.5	-385	+265
9.5	-310	+225
10.5	-275	+200
11.5	-230	+175

You can also wager on the over/under for the specific number of rounds in this rematch. As I mentioned above, the latest Bivol vs. Beterbiev 2 odds have this fight favored to go the distance. So, it comes as no surprise that the over on every round is favored in this prop.

Interestingly, the under on 11.5 rounds is listed at +175, a slightly better value than betting on the fight to not go the distance (+160) in the previous prop. The over on 11.5 rounds is listed at -230, making it less valuable than betting on the fight to go the distance (-210).

You can wager on lower round totals, too, but the odds on the over offer little to no value. For instance, the over on 3.5 rounds is listed at -6600 in this prop bet.

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Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2 Predictions

I picked Beterbiev to upset Bivol in their first fight, and the then 39-year-old came through with a close majority decision win. Beterbiev is now 40, but I think he can beat Bivol again in this rematch.

Here are my official Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2 picks:

• Beterbiev defeats Bivol (-125)
• The fight does not go the distance (+160)
• Total rounds under 11.5 (+175)

Beterbiev and Bivol are both highly motivated to look for the knockout, so I think this fight will be decided inside 12 rounds. When it is all said and done, I believe Beterbiev will leave the ring the same way he enters it, as the Undisputed Light-Heavyweight champion.

What Are Your Beterbiev vs. Bivol Predictions?

A rematch of an instance classic is just a week away, and you can bet on it with the latest Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2 odds. Read the guide above for the updated odds and my predictions for this rematch.

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