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    Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2 - Shakur Stevenson makes prediction for huge clash

    Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2 - Shakur Stevenson makes prediction for huge clashMark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
    Watch Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2 Feb 22 live on DAZN
    Watch Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2 Feb 22 live on DAZN

    Shakur Stevenson is backing Dmitry Bivol to claim victory when he faces Artur Beterbiev for a second time in Saudi Arabia at Riyadh Season's The Last Crescendo.

    The outstanding light-heavyweight pair will do it all again on February 22, live on DAZN , as they look to build on last year’s epic encounter at the Kingdom Arena

    Then, Bivol made an excellent start, but his lead was chopped away as the marauding Beterbiev came on strong in the second half to became undisputed champion.

    Despite the latter claiming victory, the result split opinion, and many within the boxing industry, including Stevenson, believed the former had done enough to win. 

    Bivol post Beterbiev_12102024Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

    Both men are ready to go once more now and the American, who faces Floyd Schofield on the bill, is the latest high-profile figure to have his say on the contest. 

    “I thought Bivol won, and I think he may win again,” said Stevenson when speaking to Seconds Out  "Honestly, he needs to stop letting his foot off the gas.

    "I think in the last two rounds, he let his foot off the gas. I think if he stays focused throughout the fight, he wins.” 

    Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2 headlines a huge night on DAZN that will also see Daniel Dubois make the second defence of his IBF heavyweight crown against Joseph Parker

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