THE big one has finally arrived. Two top-class light-heavyweights ready to unify an entire division. Artur Beterbiev smashes through opponents for fun, fully playing up to his role as knockout king and destructive beast. Dmitry Bivol is a cautious master boxer who uses his excellent footwork and quality jab to dictate range and maintain distance. Who holds the edge in this battle for undisputed? Here’s a rundown of the vital statistics.
Artur Beterbiev Tale of the Tape
Nickname: The Beast
From: Khasavyurt, Russia
Age: 39
Height: 5’11 ½”
Reach: 73”
Total fights: 20
Total wins: 20
Losses: 0
KO: 20 (100%)
Rounds: 98
Notable opponents: Oleksandr Gvozdyk, Callum Smith, Joe Smith Jr.
Instagram followers: 859,000
Artur Beterbiev alongside promoter Bob Arum (Getty Images)
Dmitry Bivol Tale of the Tape
Nickname: N/A
From: Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan
Age: 33
Height: 6’0”
Reach: 72”
Total fights: 23
Total wins: 23
Losses: 0
KO: 12 (52%)
Rounds: 190
Notable opponents: Canelo, Gilberto Ramirez.
Instagram followers: 1 million
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Dmitry Bivol vs Craig Richards, WBA World Light-Heavyweight Title Fight.
1 May 2021
Picture By Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
