Bivol vs Beterbiev: Fight For Undisputed
Only one can rule. The undisputed light-heavyweight crown is on the line as Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev finally collide in the ring for the biggest fight of the year.
Both undefeated world champions have long been on a collision course and they now prepare to battle for division supremacy in Saudi Arabia.
A previous postponement from the original July date has only fuelled the anticipation for the most awaited clash of 2024, with a Beterbiev injury having forced the rescheduling of this mega-fight.
Now, the wait is over, as Bivol and Beterbiev contest for the undisputed throne in a showdown between two of boxing’s current pound-for-pound best.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of another huge Saudi spectacle, with our full Bivol vs Beterbiev fight preview.
Bivol vs Beterbiev Fight Details
Fight: Dmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev
Titles: Undisputed Light-Heavyweight Titles
Date: Saturday, October 12th
Main Event Time: Approx. 6pm ET
Live On: DAZN PPV, ESPN+
PPV Price: One-off non-PPV fight but full card is $14.99
Location: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Undercard:
Chris Eubank Jr. vs Kamil Szeremeta
Fabio Wardley vs Frazer Clarke
Jai Opetaia vs Jack Massey
Ben Whittaker vs Liam Cameron
Skye Nicolson vs Raven Chapman
Mohammaed Alakel vs Jesus Gonzalez
Bivol vs Beterbiev Fight Preview
Both Bivol and Beterbiev have been flawless in their careers to date, rallying to champion status at light-heavyweight and cementing themselves as pound-for-pound elites.
The previous injury setback to Beterbiev saw Bivol stay busy with a world title defence against Malik Zinad instead, as he rallied to a dominant sixth-round stoppage victory last June.
That impressive performance set up the anticipated match-up with reigning unified champion Beterbiev, with all four belts up for grabs for the eventual victor in Riyadh.
Two of boxing’s best now prepare to put their undefeated resumes and titles on the line in the most mouth-watering battle of 2024 so far and an exciting clash of contrasting styles.
It’s the smooth, free-flowing soviet style of Bivol going up against Beterbiev’s aggressive, relentless pressure and power.
The latter Russian-Canadian is the only world champion in the sport today to boast a 100% knockout ratio in his career with 20 stoppages from all his 20 fights.
Meanwhile, Bivol has established himself as one of the purist master boxers in the ring today, following a run of high-profile triumphs over Canelo Alvarez, Gilberto Ramirez and Lyndon Arthur in recent years.
Beterbiev is also on an eye-catching streak of victories over Callum Smith, Anthony Yarde, Joe Smith Jr and Marcus Browne (all by knockout).
While the undefeated KO artist has been rampaging through the division, he may have seemingly showcased some signs of wear and tear at 39 years of age through injuries.
He has also previously been knocked down twice during his 11-year career, against Jeff Page Jr and Callum Johnson, but got up to brutally halt those opponents.
On the other hand, Bivol has never been dropped to the canvas during his ten-year career to date but is yet to have faced anyone as destructive as his long-mooted rival.
So, the stage is now set for one man to rule the light-heavyweight throne and cement their legacy by claiming the undisputed crown in Saudi Arabia. LFG!
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