Beterbiev and Bivol to Face Off in Riyadh

The highly anticipated undisputed light heavyweight championship fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol is set for October 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Both fighters are undefeated, with Beterbiev holding a record of 20-0 (20 KOs) and Bivol at 23-0 (12 KOs). The weigh-in results show Beterbiev at 174.96 lbs and Bivol at 174.12 lbs, with Bivol appearing drawn and anxious about the matchup. Promoter Eddie Hearn has confidently predicted a masterclass performance from Bivol, while acknowledging the knockout power of Beterbiev. The event will feature a strong undercard, including notable bouts such as Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Kamil Szeremeta and a heavyweight rematch between Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke. Fans can watch the fight live on ESPN+ and various PPV platforms, with promotional betting offers available for new customers ahead of the showdown.