A fight years in the making will finally come to fruition on June 1, as Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol clash to determine the undisputed light heavyweight champion.
Saudi Arabia hosts the contest at an event featuring a stacked Queensberry vs. Matchroom fight card.
Beterbiev is a four-time amateur gold medalist who turned pro in 2013. The Russian with Canadian citizenship won the IBF light heavyweight title in 2017, the WBC belt in 2019, and the WBO title in 2022. The 39-year-old last fought in January, decimating Callum Smith.
He has a 100% knockout-to-win ratio.
Bivol turned pro in 2014. The Russian won the interim WBA light heavyweight title in 2016, and was eventually elevated to the full-time champion. A dominant star, he became a worldwide sensation when he beat Canelo Alvarez in a one-sided affair in 2022. Bivol has since won two straight, beating Gilberto Ramirez and Lyndon Arthur.
WATCH: Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol, exclusively on ESPN+
Both have dealt with injuries over the years, and sanctions from the WBC following Russian aggression against Ukraine delayed the fight. Now, they will compete in a true clash of titans.
The rest of the card is stacked with fighters from Queensberry and Matchroom. Raymond Ford defends the WBA featherweight title against Nick Ball, while heavyweights Deontay Wilder, Daniel Dubois, and Filip Hrgovic are in action.
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The Sporting News will provide all you need to know about the fight and event, including time, channel, updated odds, card and more.
When is Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol?
Beterbiev vs. Bivol is set for June 1. The Sporting News will provide times when available.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, June 1 | TBA | TBA |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, June 1 | TBA | TBA |
| Saudi Arabia | Saturday, June 1 | TBA | TBA |
| UK and Ireland | Saturday, June 1 | TBA | TBA |
| Australia | Saturday, June 1 | TBA | TBA |
How to watch Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol
Dan Rafael reported Beterbiev vs. Bivol main event will be on ESPN+ in the U.S. The rest of the stacked card will air on DAZN PPV.
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Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol price: How much will event cost?
- PPV price: TBD
- DAZN monthly subscription: $ 19.99 on a 12-month contract or $ 24.99 month-to-month in U.S. / $ 24.99 per month in Canada / £9.99 in the U.K. on a 12-month contract or £19.99 month-to-month / 13.99 AUD
- DAZN annual subscription: $ 224.99 in U.S., $ 199.99 in Canada, £99.99 in the UK.
WATCH: Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol, live on DAZN
You can pay $ 10.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $ 109.99.
WATCH: Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol, exclusively on ESPN+
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $ 10.99/mo |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $ 109.99/yr |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $ 14.99/mo |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $ 24.99/mo |
Click here to learn about the different pricing and bundling options with the ESPN+ platform.
Where is Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol?
Beterbiev vs. Bivol is in Saudi Arabia. Kingdom Arena will most likely host the fight, with the arena having a capacity of over 26,000 people.
Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol betting odds
Betting odds are not yet available for this fight.
Queensberry vs. Matchroom betting odds
Betting odds are not yet available.
Artur Beterbiev record, bio
- Nationality: Russian
- Born: January 21, 1985
- Height: 6-0
- Reach: 73 inches
- Total fights: 20
- Record: 20-0 with 20 wins via knockout
WATCH: Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol, live on DAZN
Dmitry Bivol record, bio
- Nationality: Russian
- Born: Dec. 18, 1990
- Height: 6-0
- Reach: 72 inches
- Total fights: 22
- Record: 22-0 with 11 wins via knockout
Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol fight card
- Artur Beterbiev (c) vs. Dmitry Bivol (c) for the IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO light heavyweight titles
- Daniel Dubois vs. Filip Hrgovic; Heavyweights
- Raymond Ford (c) vs. Nick Ball for the WBA featherweight title
- Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Austin Williams; Middleweights
- Craig Richards vs. Willy Hutchinson; Light Heavyweights
- Zhilei Zhang vs. Deontay Wilder; Heavyweights
