It was mission accomplished for Joe Smith Jr., or at least the first step of his intended journey. The heavy-handed light heavyweight claimed his first major title, earning a 12-round majority decision over Russia’s Maxim Vlasov to win the vacant WBO...
Joe Smith Jr. expected to have a title in his possession by the time Artur Beterbiev entered the ring for his most recent title defense. A drastic change of plans during fight week instead left Smith without a February fight when Maxim Vlasov tested...
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Former world super middleweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (41-0, 27 KOs) is on the hunt and his targets are undefeated Russians, Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, respectively, the reigning WBC/IBF and WBA light heavyweight World champions.
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"March Madness” might’ve been a tougher opponent for Artur Beterbiev than Adam Deines. Directly competing with telecasts of numerous NCAA men’s basketball tournament games Saturday afternoon clearly impacted viewership of the Russian knockout artist’...
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By Corey Erdman - It took a little while for Artur Beterbiev to get going on Saturday night. Even before he stepped foot in the ring. The event he headlined against Adam Deines in his first defense of unified light heavyweight titles at the Megasport...
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This past Saturday night in Moscow, Artur Beterbiev (16-0, 16 KOs) retained his world titles with a tenth round stoppage of Germany contender Adam Deines. Deines went down in the first round, and again in the tenth, before the contest was waved off.
On Saturday night in Moscow, WBC, IBF light heavyweight world champion Artur Beterbiev (16-0, 16 KOs) broke down and stopped Adam Deines (19-2-1, 10 KOs) in the tenth round. For Beterviev, it was his first bout since October 2019, when he stopped Ole...
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It took Artur Beterbiev a little longer than the lopsided odds suggested Saturday night, but he eventually stopped Adam Deines. A short, destructive left hook by Beterbiev sent Deines to his gloves and knees with 1:25 to go in the 10th round. A coura...
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WBC #4 rated light heavyweight Igor Mikhalkin paced himself in breaking down Denis Tsaryuk en route to a 4th round stoppage win. In a battle of southpaws, 39-year-old former amateur standout Tsaryuk served as the aggressor. Mikhalkin—four years hi...
Artur Beterbiev will face an opponent Saturday night that lost an IBF elimination match for the right to challenge the Russian knockout artist for his light heavyweight title. Adam Deines doesn’t have a noteworthy win on his record, either, which is...
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IBF, WBC light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev is not considering the possibility of moving up in weight - unless a significant fight comes along. A move to cruiserweight would require a jump of 25-pounds for Beterbiev (15-0, 15 KOs).
Beterbiev, Deines Weights Photos Gallery - WBC/IBF light heavyweight world champion Artur Beterbiev went face to face with top contender Adam Deines, before they collide on Saturday, March 20 at Megasport Arena in Moscow — will be televised live on E...
Joe Smith Jr. wants nothing more than the opportunity to prove himself against Artur Beterbiev later this year. That’s the light heavyweight title unification bout Bob Arum, whose company co-promotes Smith and Beterbiev, intends to put together if Sm...
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