Bivol's trainer confirmed the date of the fight with Beterbiev

The trainer of WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol confirmed the information that his ward has signed a contract to fight Artur Beterbiev, the WBC, WBO, IBF world champion.

"No, it's a specific date, a specific program. People who organize these competitions - they have everything scheduled until the end of the year. So all the dates are official. The date of the fight? Yes. The contract for this date is signed, he agreed to this date," - said the functionary.

Recall, earlier it became known that the fight between Bivol and Beterbiev, at stake in which will stand the title of absolute world champion in the heavyweight division, will be held on October 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.