In terms of boxing history, it doesn’t get any bigger than the undisputed light heavyweight title fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, who will collide on October 12 in Riyadh. The 12-round bout, plus undercard action, will be broadcast by ESPN+ in the U.S. WATCH: Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol, exclusively on ESPN+ Beterbiev (20-0, 20 […]
Why is Canelo not undisputed super middleweight champion ahead of Edgar Berlanga fight?
Living legend Canelo Alvarez reached the status of undisputed champion at super middleweight in November 2021. However, as he heads into a title defense against the unbeaten Edgar Berlanga on September 14, the Mexican superstar no longer carries that distinction. Reaching the goal of undisputed in any weight class has obvious upside. No other fighter […]
Can Junto Nakatani become undisputed bantamweight champ? Japanese KO artist must target countrymen
While Junto Nakatani is a three-weight world champion, a pound-for-pound entrant, and the reigning WBC bantamweight titleholder, three of his compatriots are making up solid ground behind him as champions in the same division. If you weigh 118 pounds and want to win a world title, then you must go through Japan to do it. […]
Undisputed vs. unified: Explaining the different types of boxing champions ahead of Fury vs. Usyk
On Saturday, Oleksandr Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years. The Ukrainian great also became the second former undisputed cruiserweight champ in boxing history to consolidate all the heavyweight gold since Evander Holyfield accomplished the feat over three decades ago. Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) scored a brilliant 12-round split decision over the […]
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk results, schedule for 2024 undisputed heavyweight title boxing fight
KINGDOM ARENA, RIYADH — The last time there was an undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, both Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk were children. Now, 25 years later, they’re both great fighters looking to join a very exclusive club. On November 13, 1999, in a battle of boxing legends, Lennox Lewis outpointed Evander Holyfield in […]