Beterbiev and Bivol are immaculately matched fighters, as the first fight proved and as the rematch figures to reaffirm, writes Jason Langendorf

The punch statistics and scorecards have been posted for the high-stakes rematch between light heavyweight bangers Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. The 175-pound fighters collided on Saturday, the 22nd of February as part of Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia,

Dmitry Bivol beat Artur Beterbiev in their rematch at the anb Arena earning a majority decision win (114-114, 116-112, 115-113) to become the undisputed light h

The final CompuBox stats for the evening had Bivol landing 142 punches and Beterbiev landing 137. In terms of power punches, Beterbiev was credited with landing 90 while Bivol scored with 84. Bivol was more accurate while Beterbiev was more active.

The WBC has ordered Dmitry Bivol to defend his undisputed light heavyweight titles against David Benavidez after defeating Artur Beterbiev.

Bivol would have to put aside the possibility of a trilogy with Artur Beterbiev. That's right, you read that right. The WBC is already putting all the pressure on Dmitry Bivol to defend his championship against David Benavidez in his next fight.