The Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol round-by-round updates are here. Fans will be walked through the highly anticipated light heavyweight title bout. The card is expected to start at 12:00 PM E.T. (Eastern Time) / 9:00 AM P.T. (Pacific Time), while the main event is estimated for a 5:15 PM E.T. / 2:15 PM P.T. start time.
The two men, who were previously scheduled to fight on June 1, had to postpone their bout for an Oct. 12 date after Beterbiev suffered a knee injury. Now, they are set to clash over 12, three-minute, rounds in one of the biggest boxing matches of the year.
They clash over the undisputed light heavyweight title, with Beterbiev holding the division’s IBF, WBC, and WBO belts. Meanwhile, Bivol reigns as the WBA light heavyweight champion. Their bout is marked by both men’s stylistic differences, with Beterbiev being one of the most terrifying finishers in boxing.
He has stopped 100% of his opponents, authoring a spotless 20-0 record, all TKOs/knockouts. Bivol, on the other hand, is a defensive wizard whose technical mastery has seen him outbox even the great Canelo Alvarez and build a 23-0 record.
Despite Beterbiev’s fearsome power, the oddsmakers at DraftKings Sportsbook expect Bivol to win, listing him as a -130 favorite, while Beterbiev is a +110 underdog.
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