Promoter Eddie Hearnworking with former world light heavyweight champion from Russia Dmitry Bivolcommented on the information that his second fight with the “absolute” of the division Artur Beterbievwill take place on February 22 in Riyadh, Sports.kz reports.
According to Hearn, no contracts have been signed for the fight yet.
— Regarding the rematch, nothing has been signed or agreed upon yet. Of course, we know that His Excellency [Турки аль аш-Шейх] called for this rematch in the ring. Discussions have already taken place. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but when it does, I'm sure he will make an announcement,” Hearn told Pro Boxing Fans.
Note that Beterbiev’s promoter Bob Arum said the day before that the rematch…
