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Beterbiev: Can’t Think I’ll KO Gvozdyk Due To Amateur TKO

•Oct 18, 2019

LAS VEGAS – Artur Beterbiev doesn’t consider his stoppage of Oleksandr Gvozdyk in the amateurs a psychological advantage entering their light heavyweight title unification fight. The Russian knockout artist stopped Gvozdyk in the second round of a 2009 amateur match in Istanbul, Turkey. Beterbiev views that triumph as ancient history, however, and realizes that he’ll encounter a much more formidable fighter when they square off for two 175-pound championships October 18 in Philadelphia.

Artur Beterbiev: Knockout Streak 'Not Important' To Me

Keith Idec

•Oct 18, 2019

PHILADELPHIA – There isn’t a world champion in boxing that has a higher knockout ratio than Artur Beterbiev. The hard-hitting Russian light heavyweight has knocked out each of his 14 opponents since making his pro debut in June 2013. If that streak is to remain intact, Beterbiev will have to stop the best opponent he has faced as a pro inside the distance Friday night.

Hearn: Bivol & Beterbiev-Gvozdyk Winner On ESPN No Problem

Keith Idec

•Oct 18, 2019

Dmitry Bivol is willing to do whatever it takes to secure one of the light heavyweight title unification fights he wants. Eddie Hearn, whose company is one of three promoters with which Bivol works, told BoxingScene.com that Bivol wants to fight the winner of the Artur Beterbiev-Oleksandr Gvozdyk bout as soon as possible in 2020. Bivol would be more than willing, according to Hearn, to face the Beterbiev-Gvozdyk victor on ESPN as well.

Trainer: Gvozdyk Only Champ That Would Fight Beterbiev

Keith Idec

•Oct 18, 2019

PHILADELPHIA – Artur Beterbiev accepted as soon as he was offered a fight against Oleksandr Gvozdyk. According to Marc Ramsay, Beterbiev’s trainer, Gvozdyk was the only one of boxing’s three other recognized light heavyweight champions willing to fight his rugged Russian knockout artist. Whatever happens in their 175-pound title unification fight Friday night, Ramsay and Beterbiev appreciate Gvozdyk’s readiness to put his title on the line against a powerful opponent who has won each his 14 pro bouts by knockout.

BoxingScene.com's Television Pick of The Week - October 18

Cliff Rold

•Oct 18, 2019

Pick It: TBRB Champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk vs. #4 Artur Beterbiev (Friday, ESPN, 10 PM EST) - As written before on this site, fans can’t expect to see every fight they want right now given multiple platforms that don’t always sync up. What they can expect, and should demand, is that platforms with strong clusters of talent in particular divisions should deliver the quality the can control. For the ESPN/Top Rank marriage, light heavyweight is a source of strength.

The Eastern Rivalry: Russia vs. Ukraine Classic Encounters

Alexey Sukachev

•Oct 18, 2019

By Alexey Sukachev - No neighbors – relatives to be honest – were as close to each other as Russia and Ukraine, top remnants of the Eastern European global superpower named the Soviet Union. However, their history – mutual for four centuries and joint for almost seven hundred years before that – is much older and richer than anyone can imagine...

Beterbiev: This Is The Fight I Wanted When I Signed With Top Rank

Jake Donovan

•Oct 17, 2019

Artur Beterbiev was specific in his terms prior to his most recent ring appearance—deliver a big fight for the next outing. “Bob Arum kept his word,” the unbeaten 34-year old from Montreal, Canada by way of Russia said to BoxingScene.com of the Hall of Fame promoter lining up this weekend’s title unification bout versus Ukraine’s Oleksandr Gvozdyk (17-0, 14KOs). “It’s a big fight, the fight that I really wanted when I signed (with Top Rank). I’m very (pleased) it’s happening.”

Photos: Beterbiev, Gvozdyk - Ready For Unification War

Boxing Photos

•Oct 17, 2019

Gvozdyk, Beterbiev Weights Photos Gallery - Oleksandr Gvozdyk and Artur Beterbiev made weight for one of the year’s most anticipated showdowns, a light heavyweight title unification bout and lineal championship heat which takes place Friday evening live on ESPN from the Liacouras Center on the campus of Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (photos by Mikey Williams)

ESPN Weights From Philly: Gvozdyk 174.3, Beterbiev 174.5

Jake Donovan

•Oct 17, 2019

Light heavyweight season continues at the top level. Oleksandr Gvozdyk and Artur Beterbiev made weight for one of the year’s most anticipated showdowns, a light heavyweight title unification bout and lineal championship heat which takes place Friday evening live on ESPN from the Liacouras Center on the campus of Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Beterbiev's Trainer: We Jumped On Unification Opportunity!

BoxingScene Staff

•Oct 17, 2019

Marc Ramsay, the head trainer for IBF light heavyweight world champion Artur Beterbiev, is not giving away any hints on the battle plan for the upcoming unification with WBC world champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk. The contest takes place on Friday night at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. Besides their world titles each boxer is staking their undefeated record.