Dmitry Bivol vs Lyndon Arthur date: UK start time and how to follow title fight on Anthony Joshua undercard
13/12/2023 11:11
WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol will defend his title against Lyndon Arthur in Saudi Arabia next weekend.
The pair will meet on the monumental 'Day of Reckoning' card that also includes Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder and Daniel Dubois.
Bivol is set to defend his crown for the eleventh time as he returns to the ring for the first time since beating Gilberto Ramirez in November 2022.
The Russian takes on Manchester-born Arthur who is preparing for the toughest test of his career after being handed a shot at the belt.
Bivol vs Arthur: Date and how to follow
This bout will take place on Saturday, December 23.
It will be held at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The undercard action is set to start at around 5pm while this bout can be expected at 8pm UK time. Exact timings will be confirmed soon.
talkSPORT will be bang across fight week with live updates on fight night while talkSPORT.com will be running a live blog as well.
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The action will also be broadcast on DAZN PPV with pricing and other details to follow in due course.
Bivol vs Arthur: Undercard
Subject to change
- Anthony Joshua vs Otto Walin
- Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker
- Dmitry Bivol vs Lyndon Arthur – for WBA lightweight title
- Daniel Dubois vs Jarrell Miller
- Jai Opetaia vs Ellis Zorro – for IBF cruiserweight title
- Arslanbek Makhmudov vs Agit Kabayel
- Frank Sanchez vs Junior Fa
- Filip Hrgovic vs Mark de Mori
Bivol vs Arthur: What has been said?
Bivol has been speaking about being part of the stacked card in Saudi Arabia.
"I'm so thankful to be a part of this big event. It's great," he said.
"I want to say thank you to Saudi Arabia and to Turki Alalshikh for what he's making for not only me but for boxing fans.
"I think both of these guys deserve their own show, and we will see."
Asked about what he expects from Arthur, he continued: "I don't know about him too much, but I know he's champion of the world, IBO, and he's disciplined.
"He's got good boxing skills, and he's tall. Of course, I will take him seriously.
"Every time I'm going to fight, I look at my opponent like he's the most dangerous fighter in the world."
