Turki Alalshikh confirms plans to organize a rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol after stating that the result was ‘unfair’ for the Matchroom fighter and that he ‘won two more rounds’

Turki Alalshikh, the influential Saudi sports authority and head of the General Entertainment Authority, has expressed his desire to organize a rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol following Beterbiev’s controversial points victory in their undisputed light-heavyweight title fight.

Alalshikh, a key figure in bringing major boxing events to Saudi Arabia, believes the result of the fight was not fair and is already working to organize a second showdown between the two champions.

Beterbiev’s victory, achieved by majority decision after twelve rounds of intense action, has sparked widespread debate in the boxing community, with many – including professional fighters – claiming Bivol deserved the win.

While Beterbiev’s aggressive style and power shots earned him the judges’ nod, Bivol’s technical skill and ring control had many feeling he had done enough to claim victory.

Alalshikh, who has been instrumental in bringing mega boxing fights to Saudi Arabia over the past 12 months, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the outcome and suggested the judges may have got it wrong.

Turki Alalshikh has expressed his desire to stage a rematch between Beterbiev and Bivol following Beterbiev’s controversial points victory in their undisputed light-heavyweight title fight

Both Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol have expressed their openness to a rematch after what many are already calling an epic encounter.

Speaking about the result, Alalshikh told The Stomping Ground: “This was one of the great fights of the last twenty years, I think, but I don’t think the result was fair, in my opinion. The two fighters look like my brothers, but I think Bivol won two more rounds. I will concentrate and I will try to do the retake. If they accept it, we will do it.”

Known for his passion for martial arts and his ability to stage blockbuster events, Alalshikh is already in talks with both Bivol and Beterbiev’s teams to make the rematch a reality.

He is reportedly keen to stage the fight in Saudi Arabia, which has become a prime destination for high-profile boxing matches, including fights involving Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

A rematch between Beterbiev and Bivol would undoubtedly be one of the most anticipated fights of 2025, given the controversy surrounding their first fight in Riyadh.

A rematch between Beterbiev and Bivol would undoubtedly be one of the most anticipated fights of 2025, given the controversy surrounding their first fight in Riyadh.

Bivol, who many believe has been ‘robbed’ of a win, has welcomed the idea of ​​a rematch. While Beterbiev, now the undisputed light heavyweight champion, has also indicated he is open to a second fight.

The potential rematch has already caused excitement among fans and boxing insiders alike, with many considering it a must-see event. Given Alalshikh’s track record of organizing high-stakes fights, expectations are growing that this rematch could come about quickly.