Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 is upon us, and we’re here to take you through the big fight night, helping you figure out the best (and cheapest) way to watch the two Russians live on Saturday, February 22 from anywhere with a VPN.
The first fight was a classic, so you’re not going to want to miss this rematch. Artur Beterbiev beat Dmitry Bivol by the narrowest of margins at this very venue in Saudi Arabia back in October to become the undisputed light-heavyweight world champion. Now, the title is back on the line again.
Supported by an incredible undercard – even if Daniel Dubois’ withdrawal has taken some of the gloss off – Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 headlines a fight night that will be watched by millions around the world.
Eager to see the huge box office showdown in Riyadh? We’ll have you covered right here with all the latest updates on Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 including the build-up, the undercard, streaming tips, and round-by-round updates.
Watching Beterbiev vs Bivol 2: The Essentials
- Date: Saturday, Feb 22
- Main event start time: 5.30pm ET / 10.30 pm GMT
- US PPV: DAZN
- UK PPV: DAZN, Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Discovery+
- 📺 Our FULL GUIDE to Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 live streams
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Hello there, welcome along, are you ready for a brilliant night of boxing?
Well, it has already begun. It may not quite be the ‘card of century’ anymore, with the withdrawals of Daniel Dubois and Floyd Schofield stripping off a little of the lustre, but it’s still a mouth-watering fight night. Headlining it all will be Beterbiev v Bivol 2, a rematch that comes with a huge amount of hype after the drama, quality, and knife-edge tightness of their first contest back in October.
We’ll be covering it all right here, building up through the undercard right the way up to the big event. We’ll let you know where you can watch it, the cheapest deals available, and how you can tune in wherever you are in the world.
Beterbiev vs Bivol 2: Full card
Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol | Undisputed light-heavyweight title
Martin Bakole vs Joseph Parker | Heavyweight
Shakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley | WBC lightweight title
Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz | WBC middleweight title
Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimo | WBC world interim super-welterweight title
Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel | Vacant WBC interim heavyweight title
Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith | WBO light-heavyweight interim title
When is Beterbiev v Bivol? Schedule for the night
Ringwalks for Beterbiev v Bivol have been approximately earmarked for 5.30pm ET / 10.30pm GMT, with the fight expected to begin at 6pm ET / 11pm GMT.
However, the card is running behind schedule already, so it may end up being on the late side.
We’ve had the first fight of the night, with Callum Smith beating Joshua Buatsi in a unanimous points decision. Currently in the ring are Zhilei Zhang and Agit Kabayel, going for the vacant WBC interim heavyweight title.
Kabayel beats Zhang
Agit Kabayel sends Zhilei Zhang to the canvas in the sixth round and the referee says no more. Kabayel has the WBC interim heavyweight and now has his sights on an even bigger fight.
Speaking of which… here’s Oleksandr Usyk, who defeated Tyson Fury twice in this very ring last year to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimov is underway
These two are contesting the WBC world interim super-welterweight title in what should be a brilliant fight.
Where are today’s cheapest PPV deals?
You won’t find much difference in price in any countries showing the fight. Unlike other fights, such as Usyk vs Fury where there was a great deal in Usyk’s native Ukraine, Beterbiev vs Bivol is consistently priced around the world.
In almost every country, DAZN is the broadcaster that has the fight. Most currency conversions translate pretty neatly to the US benchmark of $25.99 or the UK mark of £19.99. However, there are some minor discrepancies…
In Ireland, the price in Euros matches the price in British pounds across the water, which is $20.92. In Sweden, the 215 Krona you’re paying translates to $20.18 USD, while 655 New Taiwan dollars sneaks in under the $20 mark. However, the cheapest deal goes to Canadians, who are also paying $25.99 but in their own Canadian dollars – that’s US$18.26.
The most expensive is Switzerland (is this any surprise?), where it’s 25.99 even in Swiss Francs, which is US$29.
Ortiz Jr and Madrimov are into their final round, with the American on top.
Ortiz beats Madrimov
After a full 12 rounds, Vergil Ortiz Jr is declared the winner over Israil Madrimov, by unanimous decision.
The cards read: 117-111, 115-113, 115-113.
Adames vs Sheeraz is underway
Carlos Adames and Hamzah Sheeraz are in the ring, fighting for Adames’ WBC middleweight title. This is the fourth fight of the night, with three to come, building towards the big one: Beterbiev v Bivol 2.
What time will Beterbiev v Bivol 2 take place?
As it stands, we’re running a little behind schedule, although an early knockout could put us back on track. This Adames-Sheeraz fight was originally slated for 2.30pm ET / 7.30pm GMT, but they got underway at 3.15pm ET / 8.15pm GMT.
A reminder, the Beterbiev v Bivol ringwalks have been slated for between 5.30-6pm ET and 10.30-11pm GMT.
UK PPV options for Beterbiev v Bivol 2
In most countries around the world, streaming platform DAZN is the one-stop shop for Beterbiev v Bivol, but fans in the UK have plenty of choice.
With DAZN, the PPV for Beterbiev v Bivol costs £19.99. Unlike other options, you need a subscription in order to purchase the fight. However, DAZN is offering new customers a seven-day free trial, so you can still treat it as a one-off £19.99 purchase (provided you remember to cancel in time).
Boasting the cheapest price of the three UK broadcasters, by a proud four pence, Sky Sports is offering Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 for £19.95 through its Box Office. Existing Sky customers can get it through their remote or over the phone via Sky Q, Sky Glass, Sky Stream and Sky+. Non-customers can also get the PPV without having to subscribe – for that you’ll need the Sky Box office app or website.
You can also get the Beterbiev v Bivol PPV through TNT Sports for £19.99 through the TNT Sports Box Office. You don’t need to be a subscriber to TNT Sports to get the fight, which you can access via the likes of EE, Virgin Media, and Amazon Prime Video. You can also get it on TNT’s own streaming platform, Discovery+, without needing to have a subscription.
