Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol Boxing Betting
One of the most anticipated fights of the year takes place on Saturday, October 12 in Saudi Arabia with Artur Beterbiev battling Dmitry Bivol for the undisputed light heavyweight title. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds and can be seen on ESPN+. Beterbiev is the current IBF, WBC and WBO light heavyweight title holder and he comes into this fight with a record of 20-0 with 20 knockouts. He is coming off a 7th round TKO win against Callum Smith in January. Bivol is the current WBA light heavyweight title holder and he is 23-0 in his career with 12 knockouts. He is coming off a 6th round TKO against Malik Zinad in June. Bivol is listed as a slight favorite in boxing odds to win this fight against Beterbiev.
When: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Where: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Why: IBF, WBC, WBO, WBA Light Heavyweight Title Fight
On Saturday, October 12, 2024, Artur Beterbiev (20-0, 20 knockouts) will face Dmitry Bivol (23-0, 12 knockouts) in a 12-round undisputed light heavyweight title bout. Specifically, Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is the venue. ESPN+ will provide television coverage.
Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol Boxing Odds
Dmitry Bivol -135
Artur Beterbiev +105
Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol
“I just see another belt. I’m collecting belts, and I need one more.” Beterbiev said in the press conference, “I don’t know why (it’s taken so long to make this fight). He knows better. Ask him. “We’ll see (if this is the biggest challenge). I’m not thinking about it. I’m preparing for it. I will prepare and try to be at 100 percent.”
Bivol is happy to be fighting for the undisputed title. “When I signed a contract to be a pro boxer, I had a goal to become undisputed. Everything that I have gone through has been for that. I did it to achieve my goal. Even the fight against Canelo. It was my ticket for big fights. And now I’m happy that I will have this fight on June 1 for all the belts.” Bivol said in the press conference, “Every person is different. Not only me. I have good skills. I just believe in my skills. I have been in boxing for 28 years. I’ve been in boxing ever since I can remember. I love this sport, and I think my experience will help me. And my mentality, skills, and camp. I believe I can be undisputed.”
Undisputed Light Heavyweight Title Bout
Artur Beterbiev, age 39, is 20-0 with 20 knockouts. He stands six feet tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He was born in Khasavyurt, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SDSR, Soviet Union. He is 6-0 in his last six fights. He is coming off a 7th round TKO win against Callum Smith in January. Beterbiev won by 8th round TKO against Anthony Yarde in January of last year, won by 2nd round TKO against Joe Smith Jr. in June of 2022, won by 9th round knockout against Marcus Browne in December of 2021, won by 10th round TKO against Adam Deines in March of 2021 and won by 10th round TKO against Oleksandr Gvozdyk in October of 2019.
Dmitry Bivol, age 33, is 23-0 with 12 knockouts. He stands six feet tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He was born in Tokmok, Kirghiz SSR, Soviet Union. He is 6-0 in his last six fights. He is coming off a 6th round TKO against Malik Zinad in June. Bivol won by unanimous decision against Lyndon Arthur in December of last year, won by unanimous decision against Gilberto Ramirez in November of 2022, won by unanimous decision against Canelo Alvarez in May of 2022, won by unanimous decision against Umar Salamov in December of 2021, and won by unanimous decision against Craig Richards in May of 2021.
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