WBO/WBC/IBF unified champion Artur Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs) and WBA champion Dmitry Bivol (22-0, 11 KOs) came face-to-face at today’s press conference in London, marking the start of promotion for their upcoming undisputed light heavyweight clash on Saturday, June 1, at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This highly anticipated showdown between two dominant 175-pound fighters will be streamed exclusively on ESPN+ in the U.S. as a standalone broadcast, with the undercard available via pay-per-view.
Artur Beterbiev expressed his focus on adding another belt to his collection, emphasizing his readiness and determination for the challenge ahead. He also questioned why it took so long for this fight to materialize, directing inquiries to his opponent. Beterbiev remains undistracted by the magnitude of the bout, concentrating solely on his preparation to ensure he enters the ring at his peak performance.
Dmitry Bivol revealed that his ambition to become undisputed has been a driving force since he turned professional, attributing every step of his journey to achieving this goal. He highlighted his previous fights, including his bout against Canelo, as crucial milestones leading to this opportunity for all the belts. Bivol expressed his confidence in his ability to emerge victorious and fulfill his dream of becoming the undisputed champion.
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