Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: Date, UK start time, undercard, TV channel and how to follow as undisputed light heavyweight fight postponed
Artur Beterbiev and Dimitry Bivol had to wait to crown an undisputed light heavyweight world champion in Saudi Arabia.
The division’s two champions hold all the belts between them, with Beterbiev holding the IBF, WBC and WBO titles and Bivol the WBA crown.
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This showdown between two of boxing’s best has been highly anticipated for several years, but has now been delayed.
Beterbiev unfortunately suffered a torn meniscus and requires knee surgery, meaning the fight will take place later this year.
Bivol could face a new opponent and he could still be part of an impressive card featuring Deontay Wilder, Daniel Dubois and more.
Beterbiev vs. Bivol: Date and how to track
This huge fight was scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 1 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The fight has, however, been postponed, with a new date yet to be confirmed.
The card will continue to exist and will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and DAZN in the UK.
Full broadcast details have not yet been announced.
Fans can sign up for TNT Sports and Discovery+ here. More details on how to sign up for DAZN can be found here.
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Beterbiev vs. Bivol: Undercard
Subject to change
- MAIN EVENT: Artur Beterbiev vs. Dimitry Bivol – for the IBF, WBO, WBA and WBC light heavyweight titles – POSTPONED
- Daniel Dubois vs. Filip Hrgovic
- Zhilei Zhang vs. Deontay Wilder
- Nick Ball vs. Ray Ford
- Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams
- Willy Hutchinson vs. Craig ‘Spider’ Richards
Beterbiev vs Bivol: What was said?
Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, announced that the fight had been postponed to May.
He said: “After receiving today’s news regarding Beterbiev’s injury, we will postpone the Beterbiev vs. Bivol fight scheduled for June 1 until later this year.
“I wish my brother Artur a speedy recovery.
“However, the 5v5 event is still happening on June 1st.”
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