Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol will fight for all the marbles in the light-heavyweight division on October 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The winner will become the first undisputed champion at 175 lbs since Roy Jones Jr.
Beterbiev comes into the fight with a perfect record and a monster reputation. The Russian-born Canadian has knocked out every single one of his opponents so far. Bivol, also undefeated, has made his name as a master technician who frustrates opponents with his efficiency.
The clash of styles has got fans on the edge of their seats. Beterbiev's raw power will go up against Bivol's slick boxing skills in a fight that could go either way.
Top heavyweight Zhilei Zhang, fresh off a big win over Deontay Wilder, shared his thoughts on the fight with FightHype.
"I think that's a great fight, I will definitely stay up and watch that fight. Beterbiev is better on the record and better in the ring. If that fight happens, Beterbiev will hurt him and probably end this fight with a knockout."
Zhang believes Beterbiev's power will be too much for Bivol to handle. He thinks Bivol's footwork and skills won't be enough to keep the hard-hitting Beterbiev at bay.
The Chinese heavyweight added that Beterbiev is simply too strong for the division. He expects Beterbiev to overwhelm Bivol and get the knockout win.
Fans can find more details about the event, including ticket information and the full fight card, online. The bout promises to be one of the biggest of the year, with two undefeated champions putting it all on the line for undisputed status.
