Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol are getting ready to fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The winner will become the undisputed light heavyweight champion.
Both fighters bring impressive records to the ring. Beterbiev has won all 20 of his fights by knockout. He holds the WBC, IBF, and WBO titles. Bivol, with a 23-0 record and 12 knockouts, brings the WBA belt to the table.
The winner of this fight will make history. They'll be the first undisputed champion in the division since Roy Jones Jr. That's a big deal in the 175-pound weight class.
Beterbiev has beaten some tough opponents. He's taken down Oleksandr Gvozdyk, Joe Smith Jr, Anthony Yarde, and Callum Smith. His last fight was in January when he beat Callum Smith. Beterbiev is known for his knockout power. He's ended every single one of his professional fights early.
Bivol's biggest win came against Canelo Alvarez in May 2022. He defended his WBA belt in Las Vegas, winning by unanimous decision. That victory put Bivol on the map as a top fighter.
The fight in Saudi Arabia means more than just belts. The winner will likely move up in the pound-for-pound rankings. These rankings show who the best fighters are across all weight classes.
It's worth noting that any scorecard you might see from Seconds Out during the fight isn't official. The judges at ringside will have the final say on who wins each round and the fight overall.
This matchup has got boxing fans excited. It's not often we see two undefeated champions facing off to unify all the belts in a division. Beterbiev's knockout streak against Bivol's technical skills sets up an interesting clash of styles. We'll have to wait and see who comes out on top in Riyadh.
