The light heavyweight championship is set to be contested tonight as Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol face off for the undisputed title. Their highly anticipated match comes after their initial fight was postponed, generating excitement across the sporting community. The event will be part of the Riyadh Season and will feature a loaded undercard.
Fight details are as follows:
**Fight Date and Start Time:**
The main undercard featuring notable fighters like Chris Eubank Jr, Fabio Wardley, Frazer Clarke, and Ben Whittaker will kick off around 5 PM UK time, 12 PM ET, and 9 AM PT. The Beterbiev vs. Bivol match is expected to begin with ring walks at approximately 11:15 PM UK, 6:15 PM ET, and 3:15 PM PT.
– **Date**: Saturday, October 12
– **Main Event Time**: 11:15 PM UK / 6:15 PM ET / 3:15 PM PT
**Fight Card:**
– Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol: IBF, WBC, WBO, and WBA light heavyweight titles
– Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke: For Wardley’s British heavyweight title
– Jai Opetaia vs. Jack Massey: For Opetaia’s IBF cruiserweight title
– Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Kamil Szeremeta: Middleweight bout
– Skye Nicolson vs. Raven Chapman: For Nicolson’s WBC women’s featherweight title
– Ben Whittaker vs. Liam Cameron: Light heavyweight battle
– Mohammaed Alakel vs. Jesus Gonzalez: Lightweight clash
**Broadcast Information:**
The main event and the entire fight card, which includes various notable matchups, will be available worldwide on DAZN Pay-Per-View (excluding USA and Canada). The cost for viewers in the UK is £19.99. Viewers will also receive a seven-day free trial for all of DAZN’s sports programming.
**Commentary Team:**
DAZN’s broadcast will feature host Ade Oladipo, play-by-play commentator Todd Grisham, and expert analyst Chris Mannix. Additionally, two-time Olympic gold medalist Nicola Adams, former world middleweight champion Darren Barker, and boxing star Liam Smith will contribute to the analysis, along with former world champion Andy Lee and Barry Jones.
**Event Location:**
The fight will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
**Ticket Information:**
Tickets for the fight can be purchased on viagogo.com, with further details available through Matchroom Boxing.
**Fighter Profiles:**
*Artur Beterbiev*
– Nationality: Canadian
– Date of Birth: January 21, 1985
– Height: 5′ 11.5″
– Reach: 73″
– Total Fights: 20
– Record: 20-0 (20 KOs)
*Dmitry Bivol*
– Date of Birth: December 18, 1990
– Height: 6′ 0″
– Reach: 72″
– Total Fights: 22
– Record: 22-0 (11 KOs)
**Viewing Options:**
Fans can watch the fight on DAZN Pay-Per-View, available on various devices including Smart TVs, gaming consoles, phones, tablets, and PCs. The PPV purchase includes a seven-day free trial, providing access to a wide array of boxing programming throughout the year, featuring over 150 fights annually.