Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol Expected to Meet Before End of Year; Usyk vs Fury Face Off in Saudi Arabia on May 18

Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol’s highly anticipated undisputed light heavyweight world title fight has hit a roadblock as Beterbiev recently suffered a ruptured meniscus during training, forcing the bout to be postponed. The clash between WBC, IBF, and WBO champion Beterbiev and WBA belt holder Bivol was set to take place on June 1 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in a winner-takes-all showdown.

The stacked card was also supposed to feature other exciting matchups, including Deontay Wilder facing off against Zhilei Zhang and Filip Hrgovic taking on Daniel Dubois. Despite the setback, the rest of the card is still expected to proceed as planned, with the hope that Beterbiev and Bivol will eventually meet before the end of the year.

Beterbiev, known for his devastating knockout power, boasts a perfect record of stopping all 20 of his opponents, with his most recent victory coming against Callum Smith via a seventh-round TKO. The Russian fighter also holds a notable win over Anthony Yarde, whom he defeated in the eighth round in a thrilling bout in January 2023.

On the other hand, Bivol, with an undefeated record of 22-0, has showcased his skills in the ring with 11 of his wins coming by knockout. His victory over Lyndon Arthur via unanimous decision in Riyadh last December solidified his status as a formidable opponent in the light heavyweight division.

The matchup between Beterbiev and Bivol promises to be an intriguing clash of styles, with Beterbiev’s raw power contrasting with Bivol’s technical prowess. Fans can expect an explosive showdown once the two fighters finally step into the ring. Stay tuned for further updates on this highly anticipated bout.