Artur Beterbiev: record, next fight and profile →
Artur Beterbiev is a man of few words but the hugely-capable WBC, WBO and IBF light-heavyweight champion has said he is 100 per cent fit and focused on his October 12 unification bout with WBA king Dmitry Bivol.
With Artur Beterbiev sitting approximately 10 meters away from him at the top table in London, Dmitry Bivol was typically respectful about the task ahead. On Oct. 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the pair will meet for light heavyweight supremacy in a contest that carries genuine historic significance.
Joshua Buatsi has placed himself at the front of the queue to face the win over the October 12 clash between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.
Trainer Robert Garcia has tipped Dmitry Bivol to earn a decision over Artur Beterbiev in their light heavyweight title unification fight Oct. 12 at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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