Beterbiev vs. Bivol Officially Announced

Today, April 15, the fight for the undisputed light heavyweight world title (up to 79.37 kg) between WBC, WBO, and IBF titleholder Artur Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs) and WBA and IBO champion Dmitry Bivol (22-0, 11 KOs) was officially announced.

The bout will take place on June 1st in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Artur Beterbiev last knocked out Callum Smith (29-2, 21 KOs) in January. Dmitry Bivol secured a unanimous decision victory over Lyndon Arthur (23-2, 16 KOs) in December of the previous year.