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Bivol’s Tactical Change: Is it enough against Beterbiev?

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2 years ago

February 16, 2025

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Dmitriry Bivol (23-1, 14 KO) is chosen by many fans to defeat the undisputed heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KO) in the rematch on Saturday, February 22, live on Dazn PPV in the Kingdom of Arena in the Kingdom In the Kingdom Arena in In. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

This is the Bivol chance of the trilogy against Beterbaview, because Turki Alalshikh has already confirmed that the third fight would take place if Dmitriry wins on Saturday. Former Master WBA 175-LB Bivol, 34 years venerable, says that he must fight more aggressively, throw more blows and are more likely to get involved.

He worked on all these things and tactics to neutralize Beterbiev, binding him to stop him from making shots. We have already seen many of these tactics in the first fight, which Beterbiev won by 12-government decision of the majority of October 12.

Beterbiew’s Edge

“This time I choose Bivol for points. He goes against the grain. I chose Bivol for the first time. I had Beterbaview won 7-5-said Gareth A. Davies Boxing TalkSportGiving his choice of Saturday rematch between the undisputed heavyweight champion Artur Beterbal and Dmitrija Bivol in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. “I think that this time Bivol will be smarter.”

“I think that this time Beterbiev wins wider. He descended due to injury [recent knee surgery] Entering this last competition. The preparation may not be as good as before – said Spencer Oliver. “I’m going around Beterbiev. What you see behind this monster, the ball that appears forward is IQ boxing there. He is wise in what he does. This is an educated pressure. “

“I wouldn’t be surprised if Beterbiev. It’s such a tough choice. I choose Bivol just because I want a third fight, “said Gareth.

Bivol will change its style of fighting from the first fight, but the only question is: Will he change enough to win? For this kind of opponent, Bivol cannot afford more aggressive without beating and knocking, because Beterbiv hits too challenging. As we saw last time, Bivol is not physically more tough than the guys who have previously knocked out. He was hurt like them.

His circles were the only thing that saved him from being the 21st victim of Ko Artur. He went to the sixth survival mode and failed in the last seven rounds, so he lost. Fans who thought that Bivol deserved to win in the first five rounds, and then mentally closed, ignoring how it broke up in the last seven rounds.

Ortiz Vs. Preview Madrimov

“I’m going Vergil Ortiz on points, and even because I think he is so brilliant, even behind schedule stop,” said Davies, choosing a ephemeral junior champion WBC, Vergil Ortiz Jr. over Israil Madrimov based on Beterbiv-Bivol 2.

It is doubtful that Vergil Jr. He knocked out Madrimov, because it would require a stationary from him and would not reject powerful blows in him. Madrimov strikes too challenging to stay in his pocket. In his last fight with Serhia Boachuk he learned that he could not fight recklessly in 154 with high quality opposition, as he did when he first moved to the weight class.

“Vergil Ortiz, 22 fights, 22 wins, 21 knockouts. Madrimov is a great warrior. Crawford pushed all the way. It is very, very challenging – said Spencer. “Stylistically, these two will strive. They will meet early in the center of the ring.

“I choose Ortiz to win. It will be a war, perhaps blood distribution. I think Ortiz wins, perhaps over space. “

“When you look at what Madrimov is made of, it’s like granite. He is a brilliant guy – said Gareth.

Vergil Jr. He has a great chance to win, going through Madrimov, as Terenka Crawford did, especially in later rounds, when he gets tired. Madrimov looked at the exhausted 10th round, holding on constantly and very uncomfortable with internal fights.

Last updated 12.02.2025

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Sergio Mendoza Defeats Ricardo Sandoval in Stunning Five-Round Showdown

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11 hours ago

October 10, 2026

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"Sergio Mendoza Defeats Ricardo Sandoval in Stunning Five-Round Showdown"

Ricardo Sandoval’s first defense of his unified flyweight titles ended in disaster as Sergio Mendoza Cordova dropped him three times and forced a fifth-round stoppage Saturday night at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.

Mendoza (28-1, 24 KOs) took the WBA and WBC belts from Sandoval (27-3, 18 KOs), turning a late replacement appearance into a career-changing victory. Sandoval was supposed to get through this fight and move toward bigger opportunities. Instead, he left with his title plans torn apart.

The warning about Mendoza was there in his record: 23 stoppages from 27 victories entering the fight. His second-round knockout loss to Thanongsak Simsri in April made him look vulnerable, but it did not erase the danger in his punching.

Sandoval had his own success, knocking Mendoza down with a right hook in the second round. That should have given the champion something to build on. Mendoza recovered, however, and Sandoval could not prevent the southpaw from taking over with pressure and heavy shots.

Three knockdowns told the story. This was no narrow defeat that Sandoval could dispute afterward, and the referee’s intervention in the fifth prevented him from taking further punishment.

The loss also changes how Sandoval’s lengthy absence looks. After beating Kenshiro Teraji by split decision in Japan in July 2025, he spent more than a year outside the ring before defending his belts. Whatever the reasons for that delay, his return offered none of the momentum he needed.

Winning two titles had put Sandoval in position to pursue bigger fights. Losing both in his first defense leaves him needing to rebuild, without the championship status that helped make those fights possible.

Mendoza deserves the credit for refusing to let his own knockdown decide the contest. He arrived as an underdog making his U.S. debut, absorbed an early setback and kept attacking. Sandoval had the plans, but Mendoza had the punches to wreck them.

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Floyd Schofield Jr. vs. Lucas Bahdi: Live Results and Highlights Update

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13 hours ago

October 10, 2026

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Floyd Schofield Jr. vs. Lucas Bahdi: Live Results and Highlights Update

Cruiserweight Tristan Kalkreuth handed Ivan Rosado his first professional loss in dominant fashion, ending things just 44 seconds into the third round.

From the opening bell of the scheduled ten-rounder, Kalkreuth used his superior height and reach to keep Rosado on the back foot. Rosado never found room to mount an offense as Kalkreuth poured on the pressure, eventually burying his shorter opponent under a heavy offensive barrage.

While Rosado stayed on his feet, he could no longer offer enough defense to satisfy the referee, who stepped in to rescue him and seal a complete blowout victory for the cruiserweight prospect.

Joshua Edwards (8-0, 7 KOs) beat Craig Lewis (15-10-1, 8 KOs) by stoppage when the veteran could not continue at the start of round three in their heavyweight clash. Edwards dictated the action before hurting Lewis with a combination near the end of the second.

Lewis’s injury prevented him from continuing, ending the scheduled eight-round contest after two completed rounds. The 42-year-old Lewis offered little to disrupt the younger fighter’s control. Edwards, a 2024 U.S. Olympian, collected another early finish as he continued his professional run.

Light middleweight Grant Flores (14-0, 10 KOs) stopped Mikey Dahlman (19-3, 17 KOs) in round two of their scheduled eight-round fight. Flores applied pressure early, using his size and power to dictate the action.

A heavy left hook to the liver left Dahlman hurt in the second. Flores immediately followed with a sustained attack, giving Dahlman little opportunity to recover. The referee intervened as the punches continued, ending the fight with Dahlman unable to contain Flores’ assault.

Minimumweight Naomy Valle (16-1, 9 KOs) beat Sheyla Moreno Castillo (5-2-1) by unanimous decision after eight rounds in her professional U.S. debut. The scores were 78-73, 78-72, and 77-74. Valle established her lead with accurate jabs and right hands, including a right in the third that hurt Moreno.

Moreno continued pressing forward and made the closing rounds scrappy, while Valle drew repeated warnings for holding. A point deduction in the eighth failed to undo Valle’s earlier work, leaving her a clear winner on all three cards.

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Floyd Schofield vs Lucas Bahdi: Live Results and Fight Updates

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16 hours ago

October 10, 2026

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"Floyd Schofield vs Lucas Bahdi: Live Results and Fight Updates"

Floyd Schofield faces Lucas Bahdi tonight, October 10, at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. The DAZN broadcast starts at 8 p.m. ET, with Boxing News 24 providing live results throughout the card.

Both fighters passed today’s second-day weight check, Chris Mannix reported. Schofield came in at 143 pounds and Bahdi at 142.8 pounds, ending the uncertainty over whether their main event would proceed following Friday’s weight-limit dispute.

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Undercard Results

Heavyweight Joshua Edwards (8-0, 7 KOs) stopped Craig Lewis (15-10-1, 8 KOs) at the start of the third round of their scheduled eight-round bout. The 2024 U.S. Olympian controlled the action against the 42-year-old veteran, forcing him onto the defensive.

Edwards landed a combination late in the second round that hurt Lewis and brought the fight toward its finish. Lewis could not continue because of an injury, prompting the stoppage at the beginning of round three. The injury’s exact nature was not specified in the early ringside account. Edwards needed just two completed rounds to register his seventh stoppage victory.

Grant Flores (14-0, 10 KOs) stopped Mikey Dahlman (19-3, 17 KOs) in the second round of their scheduled eight-round light middleweight bout. Flores controlled the action with his size and punching power, putting the veteran under pressure early.

A hard left hook to the liver hurt Dahlman badly in round two and opened the door for the finish. Flores followed with a sustained attack as Dahlman struggled to recover from the body shot. With Dahlman unable to halt the assault, the referee stepped in to stop the fight. The 21-year-old Flores needed fewer than two rounds to secure his tenth knockout.

Minimumweight Naomy Valle (16-1, 9 KOs) defeated Sheyla Moreno Castillo (5-2-1) by unanimous decision over eight rounds in her professional U.S. debut. The judges scored it 78-73, 78-72, and 77-74 for Valle. Valle controlled most of the early action with her jab and right hand, landing the cleaner punches as Moreno pressed forward.

A right hand in the third round hurt Moreno, but the Mexican fighter kept coming and made Valle work throughout. The final two rounds became scrappier, with Valle losing a point in the eighth for excessive holding after repeated warnings. The deduction came too late to threaten Valle’s lead, which she had built through her more accurate punching over the first six rounds.

The undercard features Ricardo Sandoval against Sergio Mendoza, Jahmal Harvey against Pedro Castaneda and Jan Paul Rivera against Abraham Perfecto Valdez.

Schofield vs Bahdi: Full Card, Weights and DAZN Fight Times

Main Card

Floyd Schofield (19-0, 13 KOs) vs Lucas Bahdi (20-0, 15 KOs)

The pair contest the vacant WBA lightweight belt over 12 rounds. Schofield hit 135 lbs (61.2 kg) on the scales, with Bahdi at 134 lbs (60.8 kg).

Expected ring walks: 10:35 p.m. ET / 7:35 p.m. PT / 3:35 a.m. BST Sunday.

Ricardo Sandoval (27-2, 18 KOs) vs Sergio Mendoza (27-1, 23 KOs)

Two flyweight belts are at stake in this 12-round WBA and WBC title fight. Sandoval registered 111.6 lbs (50.6 kg); Mendoza came in at 111.4 lbs (50.5 kg).

Estimated start: 9:35 p.m. ET / 6:35 p.m. PT / 2:35 a.m. BST Sunday.

Jahmal Harvey (4-0, 3 KOs) vs. Pedro Castañeda (9-1-1, 5 KOs)

Harvey meets Castañeda over eight rounds at lightweight. They tipped the scales at 134.2 lbs (60.9 kg) and 135 lbs (61.2 kg), respectively.

Estimated start: 8:55 p.m. ET / 5:55 p.m. PT / 1:55 a.m. BST Sunday.

Jan Paul Rivera (16-0, 7 KOs) vs. Abraham Perfecto (14-2, 9 KOs)

Rivera and Perfecto open the main card in a 10-round lightweight contest. Rivera registered 130.2 lbs (59.1 kg), while Perfecto checked in at 131.4 lbs (59.6 kg).

Opening bout: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT / 1 a.m. BST Sunday.

Preliminary Card

Tristan Kalkreuth (17-1, 12 KOs) vs Ivan Rosado (12-0, 9 KOs)

Scheduled for 10 rounds at cruiserweight. Kalkreuth came in at 199.2 lbs (90.4 kg), compared with Rosado’s 194.6 lbs (88.3 kg).

Asa Stevens (7-0-1, 2 KOs) vs Cristian Williams (14-0, 8 KOs)

Stevens takes on Williams in an eight-round super featherweight bout. Stevens registered 127.8 lbs (58.0 kg); Williams hit 125.6 lbs (57.0 kg).

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