Sat Oct 12 20:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Undisputed Light Heavyweight Title on the Line as Beterbiev Faces Bivol in Saudi Arabia
**Riyadh, Saudi Arabia** – This Saturday, boxing history will be made as Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol clash in a highly anticipated fight for the undisputed light heavyweight championship. This will mark the first time in 25 years that a single fighter will hold all four major belts in the division.
The fight pits two contrasting styles: Beterbiev, known for his devastating knockout power with a 20-0 record, all by knockout, against Bivol, a master of defense and technical boxing, boasting a 23-0 record.
The bout was originally scheduled for June but was delayed due to Beterbiev’s injury. Both fighters come into the fight riding high after recent wins: Bivol scored his first knockout victory since 2018 in June, while Beterbiev knocked out top contender Callum Smith in January.
The fight promises to be a strategic battle with Bivol looking to use his superior defense and jab to keep Beterbiev at bay, while Beterbiev will be eager to get inside and unleash his power.
The undercard features a host of exciting fights, including a world title defense by Jai Opetaia, who dominated Jack Massey to retain the IBF cruiserweight title, and a knockout victory by Chris Eubank Jr. against Kamil Szeremeta.
The main event will stream exclusively on ESPN+ in the US, while the undercard will be streamed separately on DAZN pay-per-view.
The fight card begins at 11 a.m. (CT) on DAZN, with the main event ring walks expected at approximately 5 p.m. (CT).
With both fighters at the top of their game, the fight is expected to be extremely close. Oddsmakers are favoring Bivol to win, but Beterbiev’s power cannot be discounted. This is a fight that boxing fans around the world are eagerly anticipating, as it has the potential to be one of the best fights of the year.
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