Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol
Beterbiev wins by MD.
Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke
Wardley wins by KO in the 1st round.
Jai Opetaia vs. Jack Massey:
Opetaia wins by TKO in the 6th round.
Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Kamil Szeremeta:
Eubank wins by TKO in the 7th round.
Skye Nicolson vs. Raven Chapman:
Nicolson wins via UD.
Ben Whittaker vs. Liam Cameron:
Draw.
Mohamed Alakel vs. Jesus Gonzalez:
Alakel wins by UD.
Marco Maric vs. Christian Lopez Flores:
Maric wins by UD.
The undisputed light heavyweight championship clash between WBA champion Dmitry Bivol and IBF/WBC/WBO titleholder Artur Beterbiev is set to occur in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
In the US and Canada, the main fight is on ESPN+ with a subscription, but the rest of the event is on DAZN PPV for $19.99.
In all other countries, you can stream the full event on DAZN PPV.
Fans in England can watch everything on TNT Sports PPV for £19.99.
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Originally slated for June 1st, the fight was postponed due to Beterbiev suffering a ruptured meniscus during training. While the new date is set, fans are cautiously optimistic, knowing that such injuries can lead to further delays if complications arise during Beterbiev's recovery.
Bivol, coming off a recent victory against Malik Zinad, expressed confidence in his preparation and performance, despite showing signs of vulnerability during the fight. Zinad was able to land several significant blows before Bivol secured a sixth-round knockout. This has raised questions about Bivol's form, particularly when compared to his dominant performances against Canelo Alvarez and Gilberto Ramirez. Bivol, however, remains unfazed, stating that he feels ready for the October showdown.
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The Zinad fight, which was meant to keep Bivol sharp ahead of his bout with Beterbiev, instead highlighted potential weaknesses in the WBA champion's game. Observers noted that Bivol looked fatigued and less sharp than usual, leading some to speculate whether it's time for him to move up to cruiserweight or if age is beginning to catch up with him. Despite these concerns, Bivol is determined to adjust his tactics and deliver a strong performance in October.
The rescheduled bout between Bivol and Beterbiev is one of the most anticipated fights in recent history, with both fighters holding undefeated records and reputations as formidable power punchers. Beterbiev, known for his perfect knockout record, will look to capitalize on any signs of decline in Bivol's recent performances. Meanwhile, Bivol will aim to prove that his recent struggles were merely a result of tactical missteps, not a decline in his abilities.
This event also has a really stacked undercard, headlined by Fabio Wardley taking on Frazer Clarke.
Fight card & Approximate Timing:
▪️Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol, 12 rounds, for the undisputed light heavyweight championship - Starts at 6:15 pm ET
▪️Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke, 12 rounds, for the BBBofC British heavyweight title - Starts at 5:00 pm ET
▪️Jai Opetaia vs. Jack Massey, 12 rounds, for Opetaia's IBF world cruiserweight title - Starts at 4:00 pm ET
▪️Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Kamil Szeremeta, 12 rounds, middleweight - Starts at 3:00 pm ET
▪️Skye Nicolson vs. Raven Chapman, 10 rounds, for Nicolson's WBC world featherweight title - Starts at 2:00 pm ET
▪️Ben Whittaker vs. Liam Cameron, 10 rounds, light heavyweight - Starts at 1:00 pm ET
▪️Mohammed Alakel vs. Jesus Gonzalez, 4 rounds, lightweight - Starts at 12:35 pm ET
▪️Marco Maric vs. Christian Lopez Flores, 4 rounds, super welterweight
Watch the build-up show live here:
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