Dmitry Bivol finally avenged his October 2024 loss by defeating Artur Beterbiev via a majority decision in Saudi Arabia. After losing a razor-thin decision in their first fight, Bivol adopted a new strategy: stand his ground instead of constantly moving. The plan paid off, as he dominated the early rounds with quick jabs and clean combinations, preventing Beterbiev from unleashing his signature power strikes. With scores of 116-112, 115-113, and 114-114, Bivol indicated that he had learned from his mistakes and achieved his career high.

Such was the fight, that it drew attention from the entire combat sports world, including controversial internet star, Andrew Tate. Tate turned to social media to upload a photo of himself watching the fight, captioned “Two legends.” Well, we cannot disagree after all. It was a fierce fight that wasn’t a single-man domination for Bivol. Beterbiev pushed forward fiercely and attacked Dmitry Bivol’s torso during the middle rounds.

The 40-year-old’s power was on full display, especially in the fifth round, when he stunned Dmitry Bivol with a devastating right hand. However, Bivol, noted for his calm demeanor, regrouped and counterpunched cleanly in the following rounds. Dmitry Bivol’s superior conditioning made the difference in the final stretch. He grabbed control in the eighth round with a crisp left hook that forced Artur Beterbiev to reset, and he then commanded the fight’s tempo.

In the 12th round, Artur Beterbiev landed a powerful right hand that cut Bivol above the eye, virtually ending the fight for the new champion. But Dmitry Bivol remained composed, clinching and avoiding further harm to secure the victory and win a major fight purse. After all, both fighters are estimated to get $10M each making the main event have a total $20M payout. With the series at 1-1, all eyes are on what happens next. Beterbiev, ever the fighter, made it obvious that a trilogy could be in the works, saying, “I didn’t want the second fight, but no problem. We can do a third if we need to.” So, will we be getting a trilogy fight?

A third fight seems like the obvious choice

With each man having a win under their belt against the other, a decisive third fight is as inevitable as Thanos at this point. Dmitri Bivol and Artur Beterbiev have now executed two spectacular fights, proving their elite skills and ability to keep the fans hooked on their feud. To make things more exciting, their most recent clash was nearly identical to the first, with momentum bouncing back and forth until Bivol secured a majority decision. Given how closely both fights have been fought, it only makes sense to settle the score with a trilogy.

History favors greats who fought in groups of three. Some of boxing’s biggest rivalries, including Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier and Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin, have met their end after their trilogy fight. After winning the first bout, Beterbiev gave Bivol a rematch, and now it’s Dmitry Bivol’s turn to repay the favor. The stakes are high—whoever wins will be remembered as the best light heavyweight of their period.

Artur Beterbiev has already asked for the trilogy, and fan demand will only increase. With both fighters establishing themselves as undisputed champions, the final chapter in their rivalry has the potential to define modern boxing. Whether it takes place in Saudi Arabia, Las Vegas, or another major venue, the excitement will be obvious. The light heavyweight category has never been more alive, and the final battle between Bivol and Beterbiev will determine who reigns supreme. What do you think? Who will win the final fight? Let us know in the comments.