By Olu Allen
Come October 12, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia will be the battleground for a clash of titans as two undefeated champions, Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, finally collide to decide the undisputed light-heavyweight king. This is more than just a fight—it’s a moment of historic proportions for the sport.
Both fighters are gunning for supremacy, and boxing fans around the world have waited anxiously for this showdown, delayed multiple times but now closer than ever.
For the first time, all four belts in the light-heavyweight division—IBF, WBC, WBO, and WBA—will be on the line, with Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs) defending his trio of titles against Bivol (22-0, 11 KOs), who holds the WBA crown.
It’s a match-up that fans have dreamt of, pitting Beterbiev’s brutal power and relentless pressure against Bivol’s technical brilliance and ring IQ.
Beterbiev, a knockout artist with a perfect stoppage record, has been sidelined since January due to a ruptured meniscus that postponed their originally scheduled June bout. Yet, the storm brewing between these two fighters has only intensified.
Bivol, in the interim, has kept his form sharp, dominantly defending his WBA title by stopping Malik Zinad in the sixth round earlier this year.
With both warriors at the peak of their careers, the stakes have never been higher. Beterbiev’s savage power will meet Bivol’s tactical precision in what promises to be an all-out war.
The Russians will headline a star-studded event in Saudi Arabia that also features the likes of Chris Eubank Jr. and a heavyweight clash between Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke.
This is not just a fight—it’s a statement, a crowning of the true king of the light-heavyweight division. Boxing fans, the storm is coming, and when it hits, the impact will be felt around the world.
