Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: Date, UK start time, undercard and how to follow huge undisputed clash in Saudi Arabia
06/09/2024 09:33
Artur Beterbiev and Dimitry Bivol will finally meet next month to crown the undisputed light-heavyweight world champion.
The showdown between two of boxing's best is one of the most anticipated fights of the year after being marred by delays.
The pair were due to meet in June after months of build-up only to be postponed due to Beterbiev suffering a ruptured meniscus.
Bivol 22-0 (11 KOs) instead successfully defended his WBA light-heavyweight titles by stopping Malik Zinad in the sixth round.
He will now return to Saudi Arabia for the undisputed clash with Beterbiev, who boasts the IBF, WBC and WBO championships.
Beterbiev 20-0 (20 KOs) last fought in January when he finished Callum Smith after also KOing fellow Brit Anthony Yarde last year.
The Russians will headline a stacked card that includes Chris Eubank Jr’s return, while Shakur Stevenson faces his compatriot Joe Cordina.
Beterbiev vs Bivol: Date and how to follow
This huge 12-round undisputed title bout will take place on Saturday, October 12.
It will be held at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but timings for the fight and ringwalks are yet to be confirmed.
The fight is expected to be shown live on TNT Sports and DAZN in the UK but full broadcast details have not yet been announced.
Fans can sign up to TNT Sports and discovery+ here. More details on how to sign up to DAZN can be found here.
talkSPORT will have live updates throughout fight week, while talkSPORT.com will provide the best of the reaction as well.
Beterbiev vs Bivol: Undercard
Subject to change…
- MAIN EVENT: Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol – for IBF, WBC, WBO and WBA light heavyweight titles
- Shakur Stevenson vs. Joe Cordina – for WBC lightweight title
- Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Kamil Szeremeta
- Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke
- Jai Opetaia vs. Jack Massey – for IBF cruiserweight title
- Ben Whittaker vs. Liam Cameron
- Skye Nicolson vs. Raven Chapman – for WBC women’s featherweight title
- Mohammaed Alakel vs. Jesus Gonzalez
Beterbiev vs Bivol: What has been said?
Bivol has shared his delight at receiving high praise from light-heavyweight legend Roy Jones Jr, who tipped him to beat Beterbiev.
He told Boxing Social: "It means a lot to me to be honest, because Roy Jones is one of my favourite fighters; Sugar Ray Leonard, Roy Jones, Mike Tyson and [Muhammad] Ali – they are [on a different level], for me. At one period in my life, they were just idols.
"Now he is giving me the chance that I could win, it is amazing for me to be honest. It gives me more confidence."
